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Income Tax Calculator: Foreign Income
For Sri Lankan residents earning foreign-source income: freelancers, remote workers and exporters of services. Enter your profit in USD and we convert it to LKR and apply the current IRD rules.
Your foreign income
USD
"Profit" means what you make after taking away business expenses.
LKR
Result
Converted Monthly Profit
Rs. 0
Monthly Tax
Rs. 0.00
Effective tax rate: 0.00% ·
| Band (monthly, annual ÷ 12) | Rate | Tax |
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Rules applied: remitted through a Sri Lankan bank: taxed at a maximum of 15% (after relief and the 6% band). Not remitted through a bank: progressive individual rates, potentially up to 36%.
Exporting services? Structure your tax the smart way.
JAY advises freelancers, remote workers and service exporters on remittance planning, compliance and keeping more of what you earn.
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Please note: rules mirror the IRD bill information as implemented by the SimpleBooks reference calculator
(effective 01.04.2025; last update: 2026-10-05). This tool provides an estimate for guidance
only; confirm your specific position with a qualified adviser before making decisions.