When starting a business in Sri Lanka there are several types of businesses you can choose from. There are 3 main types of businesses that you can register and depending on the type of business you will operate, the best fit for you may change. Sole proprietorship...
When you're starting out as an entrepreneur or when starting your own business, one of the first decisions you have to make is regarding registering your business. As you're just starting out, you don't know what type of registration you need to make or whether that...
If you are an investor looking to engage in an FDI in Sri Lanka, you are probably looking for a comprehensive guide on it. After all, Foreign Direct Investments in Sri Lanka can be an exciting yet somewhat complicated venture. If you are looking to...
The Pay As You Earn the Sri Lankan government removed (PAYE) tax in November 2019. However, this has been reintroduced as ‘Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) with the proposed changes to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 with effect from January 1, 2020. The...
If you own a Private Limited Company, you probably have a Board of Directors (BOD) and a Company Secretary overseeing your organisation's activities. But have you ever wondered how you can implement changes to these individuals? This is where Form 20 comes...
Starting your own business in Sri Lanka may sound like a challenging task. How to start, what are the steps to take, what to avoid, could be some of the questions you are having. However, do not worry! We are here to help. Read our guide to find out everything you...
You’ve finally registered your business, and you’re on your way to build a successful brand. You decided on a mark, or a logo that defines your company and now you’re wondering whether to keep using the mark on it’s own or register it now.
We all need to pay taxes. But, when do we start? If this is the first time you’re paying taxes, or if you’re unsure about the process, we’ve compiled a step by step article. There’s no need to worry. We’ll guide you through the process.
Regardless of what product/service you may decide to base your company on, it’s evident that you will need to create a name for your company. But why is the company name so important – and how do you even come up with one? Are there specific guidelines that should be followed?