Insights

Practical guides on technology, tax, security and running a business — written by the Ceygate team.

How to File Your Income Tax Return in Sri Lanka (2025/26)
Tax & Payroll

How to File Your Income Tax Return in Sri Lanka (2025/26)

A plain-English walkthrough of registering, declaring your income, claiming reliefs and meeting the 30 November 2026 deadline.

Are Electronic Signatures Legal in Sri Lanka?
Business

Are Electronic Signatures Legal in Sri Lanka?

What the Electronic Transactions Act says about e-signatures, when they hold up, and the documents that still need ink.

Profit Margin vs Markup: The Difference That Costs Retailers Money
Business

Profit Margin vs Markup: The Difference That Costs Retailers Money

They sound the same but they are not — and confusing them quietly erodes your profits. A clear guide with worked examples.

Leasing vs Bank Loan: Why a 14% Flat Rate Isn't 14%
Business

Leasing vs Bank Loan: Why a 14% Flat Rate Isn't 14%

Flat rates make leasing look cheap. In real terms they cost far more — here is how to compare loans honestly before you sign.

Leaving a Job in Sri Lanka: Gratuity, EPF and Your Final Settlement
Tax & Payroll

Leaving a Job in Sri Lanka: Gratuity, EPF and Your Final Settlement

What you are owed when you resign or retire — gratuity, your EPF/ETF balance, and the final dues employers must settle.

Sri Lanka Salary Tax (APIT/PAYE) Explained for Employees, 2025/26
Tax & Payroll

Sri Lanka Salary Tax (APIT/PAYE) Explained for Employees, 2025/26

How much tax actually comes out of your salary in Sri Lanka, why it changed in 2025, and how to work out your real take-home pay.

The ERP Buying Guide for Sri Lankan Businesses
Business

The ERP Buying Guide for Sri Lankan Businesses

When your spreadsheets start to break, is it time for an ERP? A practical guide to choosing — or building — the right system without overspending.

A Practical Cybersecurity Checklist for Small Businesses
Cybersecurity

A Practical Cybersecurity Checklist for Small Businesses

You don't need an enterprise budget to be secure. Ten concrete steps that stop the attacks small businesses actually face.

What Does a Website Really Cost in Sri Lanka?
Web & Apps

What Does a Website Really Cost in Sri Lanka?

From a simple brochure site to a full e-commerce platform — an honest breakdown of what drives website costs and where your money goes.

EPF & ETF: An Employer's Guide to Getting It Right
Tax & Payroll

EPF & ETF: An Employer's Guide to Getting It Right

The contribution rates, deadlines and common mistakes every Sri Lankan employer needs to know about the Employees' Provident Fund and Trust Fund.

A Digital Transformation Roadmap for SMEs
Business

A Digital Transformation Roadmap for SMEs

Digital transformation isn't about buying more software. It's about removing friction — here's a practical, phase-by-phase way to do it.