Insights
Plain-English guides to company, property, tax and legal questions in Sri Lanka.
Company
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Beneficial ownership filing in Sri Lanka (2026) Companies in Sri Lanka must file beneficial ownership details by 21 October 2026. Who is a beneficial owner, which BO form to use and how to file online.
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Sole proprietorship, partnership or private limited company: choosing a business structure in Sri Lanka Sole proprietorship, partnership or private limited company in Sri Lanka: where each registers, how it is taxed and how to choose.
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Documents required for company incorporation in Sri Lanka Documents you need to incorporate a company in Sri Lanka: Forms 1, 18 and 19, articles, beneficial ownership details and extras for foreigners.
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How to register a private limited company in Sri Lanka How to register a private limited company in Sri Lanka: the name, directors, secretary, eROC filing, beneficial ownership and what to do after.
Property & notarial
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Deed transfers in Sri Lanka: the steps from title search to registration How a deed transfer works in Sri Lanka: title search, survey plan, Notary and witnesses, stamp duty and registration at the Land Registry.
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Powers of Attorney in Sri Lanka: uses, signing and revocation Powers of Attorney in Sri Lanka: how long one lasts, signing in Sri Lanka or abroad, registration with the Registrar General's Department, and revocation.
Tax & accounting
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Company tax obligations in Sri Lanka: a yearly calendar A yearly tax calendar for Sri Lankan companies: income tax instalments, the return, APIT, WHT, VAT and SSCL dates, with Inland Revenue links.
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TIN required from 1 November 2026: who needs one and how to register online From 1 November 2026, the IRD asks for a TIN certificate before eight transactions, such as opening a bank account. Who needs one and how to apply.