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Business Setup Cost Estimator
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Are you a local Sri Lankan or a foreign investor?
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Business in Sri Lanka?
Starting a business in Sri Lanka involves several costs depending on the entity type, industry, and services needed. A basic sole proprietorship can be registered for as little as LKR 15,000, while a full PVT LTD company with Articles of Association typically starts at LKR 45,000.
Foreign investors face additional requirements including BOI or EDB registration, which adds to the initial setup cost. However, Sri Lanka offers attractive incentives for foreign direct investment including tax holidays and duty exemptions in designated sectors.
Jaffna Business Advisory provides a complete business setup ecosystem by coordinating company registration, tax compliance, bank funding, branding, and digital launch through a single point of contact.
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How much does it cost to set up a business in Sri Lanka?
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Sole proprietorship registration starts from LKR 8,000, Partnership registration starts from LKR 10,000, and Private Limited (PVT LTD) incorporation starts from LKR 15,000 in coordination fees plus statutory ROC government charges.
What post-incorporation registrations are required in Sri Lanka?
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After receiving the ROC Certificate of Incorporation, every company must obtain an IRD Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), open a corporate bank account, register for EPF/ETF upon hiring staff, and register for VAT/SSCL once turnover crosses LKR 60 million per annum.
Can foreign or diaspora founders register a 100% foreign-owned PVT LTD?
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Yes. In most commercial, IT, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors, foreign and diaspora investors can own 100% of a Sri Lankan PVT LTD company by routing capital through an Inward Investment Account (IIA).
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