Foreign Investment Legal Services

Our team of lawyers provide Foreign Investment Legal Services in Colombo, helping businesses and investors navigate the legal and regulatory requirements of cross-border investments. Our services include due diligence, transaction structuring, regulatory approvals, compliance, risk mitigation, and contract negotiation.

Our firm offers comprehensive legal support to foreign investors seeking to establish or expand their presence in Sri Lanka. With in-depth knowledge of local laws, regulations, and strong relationships with key regulatory bodies, we ensure that your investment experience is seamless, compliant, and maximized for success. We help navigate the complexities of foreign investment, guiding clients through the legal processes and mitigating risks to ensure a smooth path to success.

Regulatory Approvals and Compliance

Our legal team assists clients in obtaining the necessary approvals from Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI), Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), and other relevant authorities, ensuring full compliance with local investment laws and regulations.

Our team of lawyers offers expert guidance on Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange control regulations, facilitating the repatriation of profits and dividends while ensuring strict adherence to the Central Bank’s exchange control laws.

Our team of legal experts conduct thorough due diligence to evaluate potential legal, financial, and regulatory risks associated with foreign investments in Sri Lanka, enabling you to make well-informed decisions and avoid unforeseen challenges.

Our legal experts advise on the most suitable business structure for your investment, including incorporation of BOI-approved companies, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and branches. We guide you through the legal framework to establish a strong foundation for your business in Sri Lanka.

Our corporate lawyers in Colombo identify and secure the investment incentives and tax exemptions available to foreign investors, ensuring you take full advantage of the benefits, such as tax holidays, reduced import duties, and other incentives, to maximize your return on investment.

Our corporate lawyers provide continuous legal support to ensure ongoing compliance with Sri Lankan laws and regulations. Our team assists with regulatory filings, reporting obligations, and managing any legal changes that may affect your operations.

Our corporate legal team offers expert advice on property acquisitions, land use regulations, zoning, environmental impact assessments, and compliance with sustainability laws, ensuring your investment projects are legally sound and environmentally responsible.

Our experienced lawyers in Colombo offer robust legal representation in any disputes arising from foreign investments, utilizing negotiation, arbitration, and litigation to safeguard your interests and ensure effective resolution in case of legal challenges.

Our legal team in Colombo assist clients in setting up and structuring investment funds, including private equity and venture capital funds, and provide advice on the regulatory framework surrounding such investments in Sri Lanka.

Our law firm in Colombo provides guidance on Sri Lanka’s labor laws, assisting with employee contracts, compensation, work permits, and ensuring compliance with local labor standards for foreign investors with local employees.

Our team of legal experts is committed to providing practical, strategic, and client-focused solutions for foreign investors. Whether you are entering the market for the first time or expanding an existing investment, we ensure your interests are protected, and your investment is positioned for success in Sri Lanka.

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