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Business news & guides for Sri Lanka

Live headlines from Sri Lanka’s economy and regulators, quick links to official government portals, and practical guides from our team.

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Latest from Sri Lanka’s economy & regulators

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Official resources

Sri Lankan government & regulator links

Direct links to the official portals you need to register, file and stay compliant.

Inland Revenue DepartmentIncome tax, VAT, TIN & e-filing (RAMIS)ird.gov.lk Registrar of CompaniesCompany registration & annual returnsdrc.gov.lk eROC portalOnline company registration & filingseroc.drc.gov.lk Central Bank of Sri LankaMonetary policy, rates & economic datacbsl.gov.lk Employees’ Provident FundEPF registration & member servicesepf.lk Employees’ Trust Fund BoardETF contributions & member servicesetfb.lk Sri Lanka CustomsImport & export clearancecustoms.gov.lk National Intellectual Property OfficeTrademark & IP registrationnipo.gov.lk Import & Export Control DepartmentImport & export licencesimexport.gov.lk Department of LabourEmployment law & labour serviceslabourdept.gov.lk Ministry of FinanceBudget, fiscal policy & circularstreasury.gov.lk Government Printing DepartmentOfficial gazettes & publicationsdocuments.gov.lk Board of InvestmentForeign investment & BOI approvalsinvestsrilanka.com CA Sri LankaInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lankacasrilanka.com

Guides

Plain-English guides from our team

Company registration

How to Register a Company in Sri Lanka: A Step-by-Step Guide

Name reservation, documents, ROC filing and what happens after incorporation, explained in plain English.

· 7 min read Starting a business

Sole Proprietorship vs Partnership vs Private Limited Company in Sri Lanka

Liability, tax, cost and credibility: how the three most common business structures compare.

· 6 min read Compliance

Just Registered Your Company? Your Sri Lanka Compliance Checklist

TIN, VAT, EPF/ETF, annual returns and audits: the obligations every new company should plan for.

· 5 min read

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