Employer of record in Sri Lanka
An employer of record lets you hire people in Sri Lanka without registering a company. The provider employs them locally, runs payroll and pays statutory contributions, and you manage their work. Deel, Remote, G-P and Multiplier all cover Sri Lanka. It is the fastest route for one to ten hires.
Last reviewed 10 October 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Providers that list Sri Lanka
- Deel
- Remote, which states it owns a local entity
- G-P
- Multiplier
We have no commercial relationship with these providers. Their own country guides disagree with each other on details such as leave and holidays, so check anything important against the employment rules we have sourced.
What you pay
- Gross salary. See the salary guide for 2026 ranges by role.
- Employer provident fund contribution of 12% and trust fund contribution of 3%.
- The provider's monthly fee per employee.
- Any benefits you choose to add, such as medical cover.
What an employer of record does not do
It does not find the people. You still need to source, interview and select. That is the part we help with: tell us the roles and we introduce candidates or partner teams, and you can employ them through whichever provider you prefer.
Know the termination rules
Sri Lankan law restricts non disciplinary termination for employers with 15 or more staff once someone has more than 180 days of service. Your provider is the legal employer, so ask how they handle it before you sign.
Need the people first?
We introduce Sri Lankan engineers and specialists who fit your roles.
Common questions
What is an employer of record in Sri Lanka?
A company with a legal entity in Sri Lanka that employs people on your behalf. It issues the local contract, runs payroll, pays provident fund and trust fund contributions and handles tax, while you manage the person's work.
Which employer of record providers cover Sri Lanka?
Deel, Remote, G-P and Multiplier all list Sri Lanka on their own sites. Remote states that it owns a local entity.
How much does an employer of record cost in Sri Lanka?
You pay the employee's salary, 15% in statutory contributions (12% provident fund and 3% trust fund) and the provider's monthly fee per employee, which each provider publishes or quotes.
When should I move from an employer of record to my own company?
Usually once you pass 20 to 30 people or want local contracts, an office and a brand in the hiring market. Registration takes about two weeks.