StartOne.lk
One-off service

VAT Registration

Cross the VAT threshold with confidence, not panic.

We assess whether you must register, handle the IRD application, and set you up to charge, file and reclaim VAT correctly from day one.

1–2 weeks Inland Revenue Department

Package price

Rs. 15,000

all-inclusive

No government fee for VAT registration itself.

You provide

  • TIN and business registration details
  • Turnover figures for the last four quarters
  • Bank account details

We handle

  • Threshold assessment against the current registration limit — rules changed in 2026, and we track them so you don't have to
  • VAT registration application and IRD follow-up
  • Invoice format guidance so your tax invoices are compliant
  • Filing calendar set up in your StartOne compliance tracker

You receive

  • VAT registration certificate
  • Compliant tax invoice template
  • VAT return calendar in your dashboard

How it runs

This exact timeline appears live in your dashboard once you start — every step timestamped, nothing left to guesswork.

  1. 1

    Threshold check

    StartOne

    We confirm whether and when you must register.

  2. 2

    You confirm turnover details

    You

    We verify the numbers with you before filing.

  3. 3

    Application filed with IRD

    StartOne

    Registration lodged and tracked.

  4. 4

    VAT number issued

    Authority

    Certificate stored; return deadlines added to your calendar.

Common questions

What is the current VAT registration threshold?

The standard VAT rate is 18%. The registration threshold has been in flux — a reduction from Rs. 60 million to Rs. 36 million a year was legislated for April 2026 and then politically contested. We track the current legal position and assess you against it; that's the point of the service.

Should I register voluntarily before I hit the threshold?

Sometimes — for example if your customers are VAT-registered businesses that reclaim input VAT. We'll walk through the trade-offs for your case.