Ventureskey
01Business Setup & Compliance

Business Setup & Company Registration in Sri Lanka

Paperwork is our love language.

Registrations, licences, statutory filings — from ROC to BOI to IRD, we know every form, every regulator, every deadline. You build; we stamp.

ROCBOIIRDCompanies Act No. 07 of 2007

Services in this chapter

5 services under Business Setup & Compliance. Every engagement is scoped to your stage and priced for it.

Company Formation

Paperwork is our love language.

From name reservation to your incorporation certificate — we structure the entity correctly the first time, whether you are a sole founder or a foreign investor.

What's included

  • Company name search & reservation
  • Private, public & guarantee companies
  • Foreign & BOI-approved company setup
  • Drafting of Articles of Association
  • Director, shareholder & share-capital structuring
  • Branch & liaison office registration

Why Ventureskey

  • Advice on the right structure for tax & liability
  • Typical incorporation in 3–5 working days
  • Post-incorporation kit: registers, seal & certificates
ROC · BOI · Companies Act No. 07 of 2007

Corporate Secretarial Services

Your company, always in good standing.

We act as your company secretary — maintaining statutory registers, filing annual returns, and keeping every board and shareholder formality clean, so the Registrar of Companies never has a reason to call.

What's included

  • Appointment as your company secretary
  • Statutory registers & minute books
  • Annual return (Form 15) filing with the ROC
  • Board & shareholder resolutions
  • Share transfers, allotments & register updates
  • Changes to directors, address & articles

Why Ventureskey

  • A deadline calendar so no filing is ever late
  • One point of contact for all ROC correspondence
  • Fixed annual retainer — no surprise fees
ROC · Companies Act No. 07 of 2007

Regulatory & Statutory Registrations

Every licence, every regulator, every form.

Beyond incorporation, a business needs a stack of registrations to trade legally. We work out exactly which ones apply to you and get them approved.

What's included

  • Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
  • VAT & SSCL registration
  • EPF & ETF employer registration
  • BOI & DIPP approvals
  • Import / export & Customs registration
  • Industry, municipal & trade licences

Why Ventureskey

  • We map your obligations before you spend a rupee
  • Liaison with IRD, EPF, BOI & local authorities
  • Renewals tracked and handled on your behalf
IRD · BOI · Dept. of Labour · local councils

VKS Hub — Virtual, Private & Co-Working Offices

Your office, wherever you are.

A prestigious Colombo business address and a place to actually work — scale from a virtual office to a private serviced suite as your team grows.

What's included

  • Registered & mailing business address
  • Mail handling, scanning & forwarding
  • Call answering in your company name
  • Hot desks & fixed co-working seats
  • Private serviced offices
  • Meeting & board rooms by the hour

Why Ventureskey

  • Month-to-month — scale up or down anytime
  • A front desk and reception for your visitors
  • Bundle with secretarial & compliance if you wish
VKS Hub · De Vos Avenue, Colombo 04

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about business setup & compliance in Sri Lanka.

How long does it take to register a company in Sri Lanka?

Once your company name is approved, incorporation typically takes 3–5 working days. We handle the name reservation, ROC filing, TIN registration and hand you a full post-incorporation kit — registers, seal and certificates.

Can a foreigner own a company in Sri Lanka?

Yes. 100% foreign ownership is permitted in most sectors, and BOI-approved structures unlock incentives for qualifying investments. We advise on the right structure and manage the foreign or BOI setup end-to-end.

Is a company secretary mandatory?

Yes — every company incorporated under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 must appoint a secretary. Ventureskey can act as your company secretary, maintaining statutory registers and filing your annual return (Form 15) with the ROC.

What registrations do I need besides incorporation?

Depending on your activity you may need a TIN, VAT & SSCL registration, EPF/ETF employer registration, BOI/DIPP approvals, import-export registration and industry or municipal licences. We map exactly which apply before you spend a rupee.

Do you provide a registered business address?

Yes. Through VKS Hub we offer a prestigious Colombo business address, mail handling and call answering, plus co-working desks and private serviced offices you can scale month to month.

More questions? See the full FAQ or talk to us.

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