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Procedures
To operate a business in Sri Lanka this registration is mandatory. The TIN certificate is issued by Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department. In order to obtain the VAT certificate to export, this registration is mandatory. 
Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved1

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Sri Lanka Inland Revenue (x 3)

Results1

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TIN certificate

Required Documents15

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Token number (IRD)
Application form to register for TIN (individual)
National identity card
Utility bill
Application form to register for TIN (business or partnership)
Business registration certificate (certificate of incorporation)
National identity card
Proof of address
Application form to register for TIN (companies)
Form 1
Articles of association
National identity card
Proof of address
National identity card
Authorization letter

Cost:

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Free of charge

Total Duration35 mn - 1 h. 10 mn

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 minmax
Total time (sum):35 mn1 h. 10 mn
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum):15 mn35 mn
Attention at counter:20 mn35 mn

Laws1

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Inland Revenue Act, no. 24 of 2017
Sections 102, 103
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