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Company Registration

Every practical guide we have on Company Registration — 10 in total, covering process, required documents and common pitfalls.

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How to Review Licence, Tax and Employment Legacy Risks Before Acquiring a Sri Lankan Company

How to Review Licence, Tax and Employment Legacy Risks Before Acquiring a Sri Lankan Company

When acquiring an existing company in Sri Lanka, buyers should review operating permissions, historical tax compliance, employee liabilities and key contracts before signing and closing.

When a Service Team Supporting Overseas Clients May Need a Sri Lanka Entity

When a Service Team Supporting Overseas Clients May Need a Sri Lanka Entity

For BPO, technology and professional service businesses expanding delivery teams in Sri Lanka, entity formation should be assessed through contracts, employment, office and operating arrangements—not headcount alone.

What to Review After Relocating Your Company or Changing Its Registered Address

What to Review After Relocating Your Company or Changing Its Registered Address

Moving office is not just a lease update. This guide provides a practical framework for Sri Lankan businesses reviewing company records, tax, banking, licences, employees and contracts after an address change.

How to Coordinate Contracts, Payments and Project Launch After Investment Approval

How to Coordinate Contracts, Payments and Project Launch After Investment Approval

After investment or in-principle project approval, businesses should sequence contract conditions, payment milestones, premises, staffing and licensing dependencies before commencing work.

How to Confirm Local Signatory Authority Before Contracting in Sri Lanka

How to Confirm Local Signatory Authority Before Contracting in Sri Lanka

Before signing leases, procurement agreements or customer contracts in Sri Lanka, confirm the contracting entity, signatory authority, approval limits and internal approval chain.

Why company registration does not mean you can immediately start every business activity

In Sri Lanka, completing company registration usually means the legal entity exists. It does not automatically mean every business activity can begin right away.

Repeated Document Requests Usually Mean More Than One Missing Paper

Repeated Document Requests Usually Mean More Than One Missing Paper

Repeated document requests during Sri Lanka company setup or project entry often point to misalignment in business descriptions, entity structure, signing authority or project planning. Learn how to identify issues early and reduce rework.

How to Build a Licence Map for a Sri Lanka Project

How to Build a Licence Map for a Sri Lanka Project

A licence map connects business activities, relevant authorities, required materials, preconditions and sequencing for a Sri Lanka market-entry project.

What BOI Registration Means for Tech and Game Teams: Assess the Project Route Before Planning Your Setup

What BOI Registration Means for Tech and Game Teams: Assess the Project Route Before Planning Your Setup

For tech and game teams considering a Sri Lanka BOI route, the priority is to clarify project activities, investment plans, operating arrangements and ongoing coordination requirements—not simply expected incentives.

Registering a Tech or BPO Company in Sri Lanka: The Complete 2026 Playbook

Registering a Tech or BPO Company in Sri Lanka: The Complete 2026 Playbook

Step-by-step guide to incorporating a tech or BPO entity in Sri Lanka — company types, BOI approval, banking, staffing compliance, and the pitfalls that slow most foreign entrants down.

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