What tax benefits does Sri Lanka offer for technology exporters?

Under the Board of Investment (BOI) Section 17 framework and Port City Colombo SEZ, IT and software export companies enjoy 0% corporate income tax on export revenue, duty-free equipment importation, and 100% foreign equity ownership.

How does SyntelligenceIT support the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model?

We incubate your initial engineering squad, handle all local recruitment, payroll, and physical infrastructure, and seamlessly transfer 100% of the team and assets into your wholly-owned legal entity after maturity.

SRI LANKA TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT PORTAL

Scale Your Technology Footprint in South Asia's Elite Hub.

Whether establishing a captive Global Capability Centre (GCC), launching a dedicated Offshore Development Centre (ODC), or leveraging BOI 0% tax frameworks, Sri Lanka offers unmatched stability, talent density, and economic efficiency.

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Choose the optimal operational and legal framework tailored to your company's scale and goals.

WHISPER EQUITY MODEL

Build Your Own GCC

Establish a wholly-owned Global Capability Centre with 100% IP control, full management authority, and institutional knowledge retention.

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MANAGED DELIVERY

Offshore Development Centre (ODC)

Rapidly deploy dedicated engineering squads in 30–60 days with zero corporate entity overhead and full operational SLA guarantees.

30–60 Day LaunchExplore

ECOSYSTEM OVERVIEW

Why Sri Lanka for Tech

150,000+ STEM professionals, British curriculum heritage, 92% English literacy, and strategic GMT+5:30 timezone overlap.

150K+ Talent PoolExplore

TALENT AUGMENTATION

Establish Your Tech Team

Vetted top 5% developers embedded directly into your GitHub repos, Jira workflows, and sprint ceremonies with a 2-week trial.

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GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES

Setup & BOI Incentives

Comprehensive Board of Investment (BOI) support: 0% tech export taxes, duty-free equipment imports, and full capital repatriation.

0% Corporate TaxExplore

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions, Answered.

Find answers to common questions about setting up technology operations, BOI incentives, and establishing Global Capability Centres in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka offers a unique combination of high retention rates (95%+), British-aligned STEM education, native English fluency (92%), and 55-65% lower total cost of ownership compared to US/UK in-house hiring.

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Confidential consultation · BOI framework guidance included.

Turnkey GCC and ODC setup blueprints

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Vetted senior talent pipelines within 14 days

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