Hire employees in Sri Lanka

Capital

Colombo, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (legislative)

Population

22.15 million

Languages

Sinhala, Tamil

Timezone

UTC +5:30

Work week

48 hours

Employer taxes

12%

Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Payroll cycle

monthly

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This country guide is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The content of this guide contains general information, and although we update this guide regularly, it may not reflect current legal developments. Lano Software GmbH disclaims any liability for any actions you take or refrain from taking based on the content contained in this country guide.

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