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IT/FreelancerTax Exemption Checker
Answer 6 quick questions to find out if you qualify for Sri Lanka's IT export tax concessions, BOI tax holidays, or reduced rates for tech professionals.
IT / Freelancer Tax Exemption Checker
Answer a few quick questions to check whether you may qualify for IT export concessions, BOI tax holidays, or foreign-currency tax relief in Sri Lanka.
Question 1 of 6
Do you export IT or BPO services to clients outside Sri Lanka?
Software development, design, consulting, or support for foreign clients
Tax Exemptions for IT and Freelancers in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has introduced multiple incentives for IT and BPO service exporters, including reduced tax rates and BOI tax holidays. Freelancers and tech companies earning in foreign currency may qualify for special concessions depending on company structure, BOI registration, and revenue treatment.
The Inland Revenue Act provides specific provisions for export services, and the BOI offers Section 17 agreements with extended tax holidays for qualifying enterprises. Claiming these benefits requires proper registration and annual filing with both the IRD and BOI.
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