Sri Lanka provisional tax via Advance Income Tax (AIT) quarterly instalments under s 90 of the Inland Revenue Act — who pays, calculation, due dates and penalties.
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| Companies (all CIT payers) | All resident companies with a CIT liability are required to pay quarterly AIT instalments under s 90 of the IRA. Also applies to non-resident companies with a Sri Lanka tax liability.IRA s 90 | |
| Individuals with business income | Self-employed individuals and individuals with business income (not fully covered by APIT withholding) must make quarterly instalment payments.IRA s 90; IRD AIT Individual Guidance | |
| Basis of calculation | Instalments are calculated based on: (a) the prior year's assessed tax liability (most common method), OR (b) an estimate of the current year's income tax liability. Companies may choose whichever is appropriate.IRA s 90 | |
| Exclusions from AIT base | Gains from realisation of investment assets (capital gains) are excluded from the AIT instalment calculation base.IRA s 90 | |
| Q1 instalment | Due by 15 July (for Y/A 1 April–31 March)IRA s 90; IRD AIT Payment Schedule |
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| Q2 instalment | Due by 15 OctoberIRA s 90; IRD AIT Payment Schedule |
| Q3 instalment | Due by 15 JanuaryIRA s 90; IRD AIT Payment Schedule |
| Q4 instalment (balance) | Due by 15 April (after year-end). Final balance of tax (after deducting all AIT instalments and WHT credits) due with the annual return by 30 November.IRA s 90; IRD AIT Payment Schedule |
| Penalty for underpaid instalments | 10% penalty on the underpaid or unpaid AIT instalment amount.IRA s 90; IRD AIT Penalty Notice |
| Credit against final tax | AIT instalments paid are credited against the final CIT liability assessed at year-end. Excess AIT (overpayment) may be refunded or carried forward.IRA s 90; IRD Return Processing Guidance |
| WHT credit | Withholding taxes deducted from income received (e.g. AIT on dividends, interest) are also credited against the final CIT/personal income tax liability.IRA s 90B; First Schedule; IRD AIT/WHT Credit Guidance |
| Payment method | Via RAMIS (IRD online portal) or through authorised banking channels.IRD RAMIS – www.ird.gov.lk |
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