D. L. & F. De Saram’s tax practice is jointly led by Savantha De Saram and Inshira Hanifa, offering comprehensive coverage across direct and indirect tax advisory, compliance, and disputes. The team advises a broad mix of domestic and international corporates, financial institutions, and investors on structuring, incentives, exemptions, and transfer pricing, alongside representing clients before the Inland Revenue Department and in various other contentious proceedings. Hanifa is noted for her expertise in corporate tax, international taxation, and double tax treaty matters, while De Saram brings significant experience in transactional tax structuring and regulatory compliance to the group. Prabash De Saram and Aloka Nandasena contribute across cross-border mandates, while Hansi Abayaratne provides further support on tax aspects of corporate and projects-related work.

Nithya Partners maintains a dominant position in the Sri Lankan tax market, led by Naomal Goonewardena , who is widely regarded as a pre-eminent expert in direct and indirect taxation. The team advises corporates, financial institutions, and multinationals on structuring, planning, and compliance, alongside handling high-value tax litigation before the Tax Appeals Commission, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. Recent mandates include advising major domestic banks, energy companies, and international corporates on tax-efficient structuring and complex disputes. Prashanthi Vignanantha plays a key role in supporting relevant litigation matters.

F. J. & G. De Saram’s tax practice, led by Anjali Fernando, delivers advice on the full spectrum of corporate and indirect taxation, with particular strength in cross-border and transactional mandates. The group acts for a high-profile client base which includes Uber, Citibank and Allianz, advising on complex matters involving VAT reform, double taxation treaties, and transfer pricing. The team regularly supports multinational clients on the tax implications of business restructurings, capital gains, and digital operations, while also representing clients before the Inland Revenue Department and various courts. Nishadh Iqbal and Thamodi Withanachchi support the practice’s growing portfolio, contributing to work on digital taxation and compliance.

Sudath Perera Associates’ tax offering has developed into a comprehensive practice advising both domestic and international corporates across compliance, structuring, and disputes. The team is known for guiding corporates through complex income tax, VAT, and customs issues, with increasing activity in cross-border taxation and the application of double taxation treaties. Sudath Perera oversees the group, while Manoj Bandara is particularly active in disputes, appearing regularly before the Inland Revenue Department, the Tax Appeals Commission, and the higher courts. The practice supports clients in sectors ranging from aviation and manufacturing, to FMCG and technology, handling both compliance and strategic structuring. Humaiza Thassim contributes to the gamut of compliance work.

Tiruchelvam Associates has an active tax practice which blends advisory and contentious work, with particular expertise in customs and duties alongside income tax, VAT, and withholding tax. The practice is frequently engaged on compliance and structuring issues, with recent instructions covering cross-border payments, NGO registrations, and succession planning in light of proposed reforms. Ramani Muttettuwegama leads the team and is noted for her negotiation skills with the Inland Revenue Department, particularly in resolving clearance and compliance matters. The firm continues to act for corporates, international organisations, and not-for-profit entities, reflecting its blend of commercial and public interest work in the Sri Lankan tax space.

Julius & Creasy maintains a reputation in Sri Lanka for handling a wide range of tax matters, spanning compliance, advisory and contentious issues. The practice advises corporates, multinationals and not-for-profit organisations on income tax, VAT, customs and withholding tax, often working on cross-border mandates. The team has also been active in tax clearance and registration matters, including complex issues involving NGOs and sector-specific regulations. Anandhiy Gunawardhana and Diluka Rodrigo lead the practice, with Shanila Gunawardena noted for her growing involvement in advisory and compliance work.