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INVESTMENT & SETUP SUPPORT

End-to-End Support for Your Sri Lanka Operations.

From BOI application to operational launch, we handle entity formation, compliance, recruitment, infrastructure, and ongoing management so you can focus on building product.

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OUR SERVICES

Six Pillars of Setup Support

Everything you need to establish and operate a technology centre in Sri Lanka, without navigating the complexity alone.

01

BOI Application & Compliance

We navigate the Board of Investment application process on your behalf, securing Section 17 agreements, tax holiday eligibility, and duty exemption approvals for your technology investment.

02

Entity Registration & Legal

Full company incorporation support including PVT Ltd registration, banking setup, regulatory filings, data protection compliance, and IP assignment framework establishment.

03

Office & Infrastructure Setup

Grade-A office space sourcing in Colombo's tech hubs (World Trade Center, Trace Expert City), fit-out management, IT infrastructure deployment, and security systems configuration.

04

Talent Recruitment & HR

Leverage our 4-stage vetting process to recruit top 5% engineering talent. We handle job advertising, technical screening, offer management, and cultural alignment assessment.

05

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

Complete payroll management including EPF (Employees' Provident Fund), ETF (Employees' Trust Fund), PAYE tax withholding, and annual statutory returns, all fully compliant with Sri Lankan labour law.

06

Ongoing Operations & Scaling

Post-launch operational support including performance management, team scaling, vendor management, facility maintenance, and quarterly business reviews with your leadership team.

TAX INCENTIVES

Sri Lanka's Investment Incentive Framework

15%
Concessionary IT Export Tax

Service exports paid in foreign currency enjoy a concessionary corporate income tax rate of 15% (vs. the standard 30% rate).

5–15 yrs
BOI Tax Holidays

Qualifying investments under BOI Section 17 agreements can secure corporate income tax holidays ranging from 5 to 15 years.

0%
Duty on Capital Imports

Customs duty and Port & Airport Development Levy exemptions on the import of project-related capital goods and raw materials.

25 yrs
Strategic Project Incentives

Large-scale Strategic Development Projects can qualify for tax exemptions of up to 25 years under the SDP Act.

SETUP TIMELINE

From Planning to Launch in 12 Weeks

Weeks 1–201

Discovery & Planning

  • Business requirements assessment
  • Investment model recommendation (ODC vs GCC)
  • BOI eligibility evaluation
  • Budget & timeline planning
Weeks 3–602

Entity & Compliance

  • Company registration & banking
  • BOI application submission
  • Employment law framework
  • Data protection & IP agreements
Weeks 7–1203

Facility & Recruitment

  • Office sourcing & fit-out
  • IT infrastructure deployment
  • Senior engineer recruitment
  • Security & compliance certification
Week 12+04

Launch & Operations

  • Team onboarding & sprint kickoff
  • Payroll & statutory setup
  • Management handover
  • Quarterly business reviews
INVESTMENT MODELS

Choose Your Investment Path

Managed ODC

From $200K
Setup: 30–60 days
Mid-size teams, product delivery, speed-to-market
  • No entity formation required
  • Partner-managed infrastructure
  • 5–50 engineers, flexible scaling
  • Month-to-month engagement
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GCC Subsidiary

$2M–$5M
Setup: 12–18 months
Enterprise-scale, full IP ownership, long-term strategy
  • Wholly-owned subsidiary entity
  • Full operational & IP control
  • 50–500+ engineers over time
  • BOI tax holiday eligibility
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Build-Operate-Transfer

From $300K
Setup: 6–18 months to transfer
Low-risk GCC pathway, staged ownership transfer
  • We build & operate initially
  • Gradual management handover
  • Full asset & team transfer
  • Zero upfront entity risk
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GET SETUP SUPPORT

Ready to establish your Sri Lanka operations?

Connect with our investment advisory team for a free consultation on entity setup, BOI incentives, talent recruitment, and operational launch.

2-week risk-free trial · 100% Client IP ownership.
Free feasibility assessment within 48 hours
Full BOI application & compliance support