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VAT Tax Invoice Format

A free, ready-to-use Excel tax invoice template for Sri Lankan VAT-registered businesses, built to the IRD tax invoice specification. Enter your details once and issue compliant invoices in minutes.

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A single Excel workbook (.xlsx, about 19 KB) with everything a Sri Lankan VAT tax invoice needs:

Tax Invoice sheet — fill dates, purchaser details and line items; totals and VAT calculate automatically
Setup sheet — enter your TIN, registered name and address once; reused on every invoice
Checks sheet — 13 automatic compliance checks against the IRD specification before you issue
Auto invoice number — in the required YYMMM_QQQQ_XXXXX format (e.g. 26OCT_HO_1)
Amount in words — generated automatically, plus a printable A4 layout with ORIGINAL/DUPLICATE markers

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Please note: this template follows the tax invoice specification issued under section 20 of the VAT Act No. 14 of 2002 (Gazette Extraordinary No. 2481/22 of 27.03.2026, reported effective 1 October 2026). Rules change — verify the latest specification at ird.gov.lk before relying on it. This is a drafting aid, not tax advice; confirm your specific position with a qualified adviser.