09 / Business
Visas for remote workers and investors, corporate registration, banking, and legal counsel — the operating stack for doing business on the island.
Visas
12-month renewable visa for qualifying remote workers meeting minimum monthly income thresholds and health insurance requirements.
Fast-tracked resident visas through foreign capital investment via the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka.
Corporate
Register private limited companies and branches via the Department of the Registrar of Companies. Foreign shareholding permitted with sector restrictions.
Providers
Corporate counsel for land lease regulations, tax compliance, joint ventures, and BOI project agreements.
Open foreign-currency business accounts and Inward Investment Accounts (IIA) at Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, or HSBC.
Consult EML Consultants PLC for feasibility studies, market research, and end-to-end business setup support before investing in Sri Lanka.