Setting Up a Company in Sri Lanka by Foreigners
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If you are a foreigner and you want to start a company in Sri Lanka, you must comply with the Foreign Exchange Act and its regulations in addition to the Companies Act.
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Welcome toeSecretary
– We do your Company Registration
We provide affordable quality service to all startups & small businesses in Sri Lanka
WE ARE eSecretary
Documentation made easy
WHY CHOOSE US.
We use technology to simplify secretarial work
We shall guide the secretary of your company to carry out the relevant secretarial documentation.
OUR MISSION.
Online Secretarial work.
To provide affordable quality service to all startups & small businesses in Sri Lanka.
WHAT WE DO.
Make secretarial work easy.
We perform all the necessary secretarial documentation.
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Some of the awesome projects we have worked on.
Company Name Check
Company Name Check
Verify name availability with the Registrar of Companies before filing.
Learn moreCompany Registration
Company Registration
Full incorporation service for Sri Lankan private limited companies.
Learn moreShare Issue
Share Issue
Issue and allot new shares to existing or incoming shareholders.
Learn moreStakeholders Change
Stakeholders Change
Director and secretary appointments, resignations, and Form 20 filings.
Learn moreAnnual Returns
Annual Returns
Timely filing of Form 15 and Form 20 with the Registrar of Companies.
Learn moreTax Registration
Tax Registration
Register for income tax, VAT, and SVAT with the Inland Revenue Department.
Learn moreStatutory Books
Statutory Books
Maintain share ledgers, minutes books, and all statutory registers.
Learn moreBeneficial Ownership
Beneficial Ownership
Comply with BO regulations and maintain beneficial owner registers on time.
Learn moreOUR Price
Simple, all-inclusive incorporation packages — no hidden charges.
Standard
LKR62,426
Everything you need to get incorporated.
- Government fees & full ROC filing
- Secretarial & incorporation service
- BO 05 and BO 01 beneficial ownership filings
- TIN registration with 2 certified copies
- One-year annual retainer service
- Minute book & share certificates
- Bank account resolution — first bank free
- Post-incorporation compliance advice
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Premium
LKR65,376
Standard plus seals, extra copies and priority handling.
- Everything in the Standard package
- Pre-ink company seal
- Pre-ink director seal
- Extra set of certified true copies
- Expedited processing
- Business & BO registry consultation
Additional Services — Local
- Additional Director (per Director)4,000 Lkr
- Shareholder (if shareholder is a company)16,000 Lkr
- Shareholder other than the Director1,000 Lkr
Incorporation takes approximately 20 working days from the date of document submission. ROC credit card convenience fees vary between 1.7% and 2% of the government fees.
Price Calculator
Private Limited company incorporation — based on the revised price card
SHAREHOLDERS & DIRECTORS:
ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS (LKR 4,000 EACH):
SHAREHOLDERS THAT ARE COMPANIES (LKR 16,000 EACH):
SHAREHOLDERS OTHER THAN THE DIRECTOR (LKR 1,000 EACH):
BANK ACCOUNT RESOLUTION — ONE BANK (FIRST BANK FREE):
PRE-INK COMPANY SEAL:
PRE-INK DIRECTOR SEAL:
Included at no extra charge
TIN registration with 2 certified copies, one-year annual retainer, minute book, share certificates and post-incorporation compliance advice are part of the secretarial & incorporation service fee.Items:
Price:
Government Fees (incl. VAT):
LKR 24,926
Secretarial & Incorporation Fee:
LKR 30,000
BO 05 & BO 01 Filings:
LKR 7,500
Pre-Ink Seals:
LKR 2,950
Additional Directors:
LKR 0
Shareholders:
LKR 0
Bank Account Resolution:
LKR 0
Total Government Fees:
LKR 24,926
Total Agency Fees:
LKR 40,450
Estimated amount payable
LKR 65,376
Basic cost with both seals: LKR 65,376. Incorporation takes approximately 20 working days from the date of document submission. ROC credit card convenience fees vary between 1.7% and 2% of the government fees, so figures are estimates.
Testimonials
What Clients Says
TN
"esecretary has been a great partner to accompany with, in this ever changing business world. Their attitude and expertise is impressive and we would recommend their services to every one"
– DIRECTOR
True North Company Pvt Ltd
FROST
"The team e-secretary was very helping, clearly detailed about incorporating the company. The utmost important part is a good language of explaining the process and maintenance of the document. Best company to get in touch with for future growth."
– KALDEEN AKEEL MOHAMAD
Frost Industries Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
SPECTWIN
"Working with e-secretary is an absolute pleasure. They are fast, available, efficient, and know exactly what they are doing. Best of all, they are good at working remotely. That means more work and less commute. Thank you for the outstanding experience!"
– PARWAIZ JAN IYUB JAN
Founder and CEO
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