Sri Lanka Social Security Board provides social security to the self-employed persons during their retirement age and on disability. Upon death of the member, the dependents are provided with relief as per the provisions of the chosen scheme. A Contributor to a scheme shall be that he/she not entitled to receive government pension or holding a pensionable post.
The objectives of Sri Lanka Social Security Board is to:
• Encourage self-employed persons to continue in their occupationsand to develop their capabilities and skills.
• Assist improving the living standards of self-employed persons generally.
For more details of pension schemes please refer to the extraordinary Gazette notification from Government of Sri Lanka No. 1464/5 SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Updated date - 2025.11.30