Sri Lanka
EOR Rate
$349
/month per employee

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Country Snapshot

VAT on Invoice

20.5%

Currency

LKR

Timezone

UTC+5:30

Minimum Wage

17.5K LKR/Month

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Sri Lanka is a South Asian economy with strengths in manufacturing, agriculture, and services.

General Information

CapitalSri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population23,229,470
TimezoneUTC+5:30
Official LanguageSinhala, Tamil

Employment Laws

Working Hours45 hours/week
Minimum Wage17.5K LKR/Month
Probation PeriodUp to 6 months
Notice Period30 days

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Leave Entitlements

Annual Leave14 days
Public Holidays25 days
Sick LeavePaid
Maternity Leave12 weeks
Paternity Leave3 days

Social Security

Employer Rate15%
Employee Rate8%

EPF/ETF (Provident & Trust Funds)

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Taxation

Corporate Tax14% - 30%

Sector-based rates

Termination Rules

Termination approval required

Bonus Requirements:

No mandatory bonus

Additional Information

EOR employment in Sri Lanka requires adherence to labor laws governing contracts, wages, and statutory benefits. Payroll administration includes mandatory social security contributions and tax withholding. Termination procedures are regulated and often require approval or justification. Compliance processes can be administrative-heavy. An EOR manages payroll and employment compliance.

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