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Foreign Branch Registration in Sri Lanka

Register your overseas company's branch office in Sri Lanka under Section 488 of the Companies Act. We handle the ROC filing, local representative appointment, and tax setup.

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Timeline

4-6 weeks

Authority

ROC (Section 488)

Typical Cost

LKR 150,000 - 300,000

Registration Process

  1. 1

    Board Resolution

    The parent company passes a board resolution authorising the establishment of a branch in Sri Lanka and appointing a local authorised representative.

  2. 2

    Prepare Documents

    Certified copies of the parent company's certificate of incorporation, articles of association, latest audited financials, and the board resolution — all apostilled or notarised.

  3. 3

    ROC Section 488 Filing

    File Form 51 with the Registrar of Companies within 30 days of establishing the branch. Submit all required documents with prescribed fees.

  4. 4

    Local Address & Representative

    Appoint at least one person resident in Sri Lanka as the authorised representative. Register a local office address.

  5. 5

    Tax Registration

    Apply for TIN, register for income tax (profits attributable to the branch are taxed at 30%), and register for VAT and WHT as applicable.

  6. 6

    Ongoing Compliance

    File annual accounts with the ROC. The branch must prepare financial statements covering its Sri Lankan operations and file income tax returns annually.

Required Documents

  • Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation of the parent company
  • Certified copy of Articles of Association / Constitution
  • Latest audited financial statements of the parent company
  • Board resolution authorising the Sri Lanka branch
  • Details of directors of the parent company
  • Name and address of the authorised representative in Sri Lanka
  • Registered office address in Sri Lanka
  • Form 51 (registration of overseas company)

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Need to set up a Sri Lanka branch?

WinCore acts as your local compliance partner — from ROC filing to ongoing annual returns and tax submissions.

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