Registration Service
Partnership Registration
Register a general or limited partnership in Sri Lanka. We prepare the deed, handle the filing, and set up your tax registrations.
Timeline
2-3 weeks
Authority
Divisional Secretariat
Typical Cost
LKR 25,000 - 50,000
Partnership Types
General Partnership
All partners share unlimited liability and management responsibility. No minimum capital requirement.
Limited Partnership
At least one general partner with unlimited liability. Limited partners contribute capital but have no management role and limited liability up to their contribution.
Registration Process
- 1
Draft the Partnership Deed
We prepare the partnership agreement covering capital contributions, profit sharing ratios, management responsibilities, dispute resolution, and dissolution provisions.
- 2
Stamp the Deed
The partnership deed must be stamped per the Stamp Duty Act. WinCore handles the stamp duty calculation and payment.
- 3
Divisional Secretariat Filing
File the Business Registration application at the Divisional Secretariat. Requires the partnership deed, NICs of all partners, and proof of business address.
- 4
BRC Issuance
The Divisional Secretariat issues the BRC, typically within 1-2 weeks. For limited partnerships, register the limited partners' names.
- 5
TIN & Tax Registration
Apply for the partnership TIN on IRD RAMIS. Register for income tax and VAT if applicable.
- 6
Bank Account & Operations
Open a partnership bank account with BRC, deed, TIN, and partner NICs. Account signing mandates are set per the deed.
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Ready to form your partnership?
WinCore drafts the deed, files the registration, and sets up your tax and bank accounts.