Analysis for investors considering Sri Lanka.
Guides and analysis on investment rules, incentives, Port City and Ceylon trade.
Building in Sri Lanka: Environmental Approvals, Permits and Choosing Contractors
A guide for foreign investors developing factories, hotels and commercial buildings — the EIA and IEE process, environmental licences, coastal permits and how CIDA contractor grading works.
Investing in Sri Lanka's Hotel and Tourism Sector
Record visitor numbers, a new state land bank and a clear approvals path — what foreign investors should know before developing a hotel, resort or villa project in Sri Lanka.
Buying and Exporting Sri Lankan Gems: Sapphires, Moonstones and the NGJA
Sri Lanka is one of the world's great gem sources. How to buy with confidence, what NGJA certification means, and how gems are legally exported by traders and visitors.
Sourcing Ceylon Tea: A Buyer's Guide to Regions, Grades and Quality
For importers and private-label brands — how elevation and region shape Ceylon tea, what the leaf grades mean, how the Colombo auction works and what to check before you buy.
Joint Ventures in Sri Lanka: Foreign Ownership Limits and Choosing a Partner
Which sectors cap or restrict foreign ownership in Sri Lanka, when a local partner makes sense even when it is not required, and how to structure a joint venture that protects your capital.
Inward Investment Accounts: How to Bring Money In — and Take Profits Out
The Inward Investment Account is the key to repatriating dividends and sale proceeds from Sri Lanka. How it works under the Foreign Exchange Act, and the mistakes that trap investors' money.
Can Foreigners Own Land in Sri Lanka? Leases, Apartments and the Rules
Sri Lanka restricts freehold land ownership by foreigners, but long leases and apartments remain open. A clear guide to the Land (Restrictions on Alienation) Act and the practical options.
How to Register a Company in Sri Lanka as a Foreign Investor
A practical guide to incorporating a private limited company in Sri Lanka from overseas — structures, the online eROC process, company secretary and registered office requirements, and what comes next.
Ceylon Cinnamon vs Cassia: Why Global Brands Source at Origin
Most cinnamon sold worldwide is cassia. Here is how true Ceylon cinnamon differs, why coumarin matters to food and wellness brands, and what the EU's protected status means for buyers.
Colombo Port City: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
How Sri Lanka's new financial district works — the Economic Commission, Authorised Person status, the multi-currency regime and the revised incentives for Businesses of Strategic Importance.
The Foreign Investor's Guide to Sri Lanka BOI Approvals
Section 16 or Section 17, minimum investments, fees, today's incentives and the reforms under way — what foreign investors need to know before applying to the Board of Investment.