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Inland Revenue Department

Register for TIN

For People/businesses needing Taxpayer Identification Number

Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.

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Steps

  1. Read IRD registration overview and 2026 guidance

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  2. Select how to register as taxpayer: online, by post, or in person as offered

  3. Complete registration details and necessary supporting information

    ird.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
  4. After obtaining TIN, check whether any particular tax-type registration is required separately

  5. Keep issued TIN/credentials secure

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