Yasanga
@zeejay
American looking for information about England
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Speaks Sinhala, English
Registration: 18 February 2013
Transfer by Lahiru36
Hi, is there a way my mom can transfer money to me from Sri Lanka to USA ?
Western Union doesn't allow transferring from Sri Lanka to USA. You need a bank to bank transfer. Else, if you have a debit card and PayPal, you can transfer it to the person in US. Whats the purpose, amount, whether you have a RFC account, ... Read More
Small business requirements by mojojojo
Hi.. My name is Mo and I have visited Sri Lanka 3 times in 2016, thats how much I love the place and the people. I am interested in having a small restaurant/guesthouse on the southern coast and am trying to gather accurate information through ...
If you are to start a business, first check whether you have enough cash in hand. Roughly USD 250,000 + additional USD 10,000 spend on licensing needs. Individuals will suggest partnerships and other options. If its involving properties, fixed ... Read More
How to start a proprietership business in Sri Lanka by expat?
Proprietary businesses are for locals. If you need 100% stake, and in to manufacturing, you need minimum of USD 250,000 ready to invest + additional 10K plus to get the required licenses. Read More
Starting a VOIP Business in UK
Whats the planned investment? PM me with more details. Read More
START A INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN SRILANKA by ANTONAK
I WANNA START A INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN SRILANKA. I HV DONE FULL RESERACH ABOUT IT AN SURE IT WILL MAKE PROFIT. IM SEARCHING A BUSINESS PARTNER /PARTNERS TO START IT I CAN INVEST MY SHARE CONTACT [Moderated: Please send numbers in private]
The cost involved in setting up an international school is very high. There is a different proposal to connect unemployed graduates with required work experience leading to job placements. Suites for the India. Read More
Can Someone tell me how to registar a business in Philippines. by sbleakley21
Hi Guys. Im ready to begin business in Phil with my partner who is philipino. Can someone tell or advise me on how to registar my business. Shane.
I am in to the tech and startup scene and having a operation in Philippine found to be beneficial for me. Do you know a structure suited me. If I have a Philippine partner, is it easy to submit the papers online (like in UK) and get the ... Read More
is there a good dentist in Colombo? by elladik
i would be very grateful if someone can recommend a really good, tried and trusted dentist in Colombo. many thanks!
Dr Mayura Gamlath - His Clinic is next to the Laugfs outlet at Kohuwala. Very recently visisted Durdans, Nawaloka and Lanka Hospitals and found that they are there to empty your pocket. This fellow knowsthe subject and charges reasonable fee. Read More
Looking advice on how to open dollar debit account in local bank
If you are getting your salary in foreign corrency, FEEA or SFEEA accounts would help. Only issue is that you need a seperate LKR account to handle the local transactions. If your NGO is willing to provide the needy introduction, any local bank ... Read More
Foreign business owners Sri Lanka
Marmaduke, Contacting property agents won't help. Do you have a business idea or a plan? If the answer is yes, do PM me. best way to address your needs would be speaking to BOI. if you have any issues, I can guide you to the relevant person. For ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Hi Sam, I understand your point.... But these guys neither bring in any healthy investment nor add any value to the foreign exchange drain... Its time to focus on some startups and invite them to be in here... or focus on middle eastern men ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Guy is not going to bring in or share any benefit... Trying to use the system and the country to keep him safe guard... Genuine investors and entrepreneurs are always welcome but not these guys... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
@samsrilanka, Do you know the fact that ppl like Simon are here is to avoid the taxes or to get the benefits? He is not bringing in anything to support the economy here and last week I had the discussion with minister of finance... tone is clear... ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
By the way company formation regulation going to change and I don't think your case would fit in here Simon... Better trying elsewhere such as Vietnam or Myanmar... Read More
Opening a business in Japan by rohitpokharel
I tried out in different site regarding the cost and labor entailed in opening some mid range leisure business in cities of japan excluding Tokyo. I am quite sure that someone over this forum would be able me or at least provide some information ...
This thread found to be too old. If you want to open up a 40 seat restaurant, pub or similar, cost would be coming around 20,000,000 in yen or 200,000 USD. Read More
shippping
Any shipping company would do this... Get the directory and talk to any of the local shipping agencies... They would arrange the job for you... Read More
textiles
Gary... If you are looking for the linen, pettah is the best place... all the whole sale dealers are there... however better accompany one of your local friends when shopping... If you are luckey enough, some shops are selling batik too... else you ... Read More
Searching for H2O2...
Go to any super market or Pharmacy and ask for Hydrogen Peroxide, you can find it at any Pharmacy. They have the diluted ones for cleaning and it comes with 6% or something like that printed on it. Go for it. In the super markets, you have to see ... Read More
laws for foreign people to invest there by Floriana Violetta
Hi everybody, I'm an italian woman and fond of Mirissa. I'm thinking of opening a bar on the beach with a friend of mine, we like to rent the place and employ local people, we have many interesting ideas, but have no idea about the laws for ...
You business falls in to a sensitive category. Pubs, bars required special licenses and dealing with local governing bodies found to be bit of time consuming (as many of them carrying no or little language skills to guide you through). If you have ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Issue with the trade consulates overseas is that they are ill informed or haven't performed these duties from overseas. What you need is a some form of a residence visa to stay here and run the business. Assuming that what you supposed to ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Simon, Did you manage to get it going? I was away from regular life style for few months and could not follow up the threads closely. Share the current status as things got changed since last communication. Thanks, ZEEJAY Read More
Unlimited Wifi Internet by iamsophie
Hi Everyone, Is it true that the telecom here dont have unlimited wifi internet package?? I just want to share my experience communicating with the telecom agents. Basically, i am staying now with my mother in law here in Colombo. For the ...
Once you applied for a SLT connection, you have to wait till end of the current billing cycle to change the package. Except the LankaBell, remaining providers giving you restricted data packages. Read More
START A INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN SRILANKA by ANTONAK
I WANNA START A INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN SRILANKA. I HV DONE FULL RESERACH ABOUT IT AN SURE IT WILL MAKE PROFIT. IM SEARCHING A BUSINESS PARTNER /PARTNERS TO START IT I CAN INVEST MY SHARE CONTACT [Moderated: Please send numbers in private]
I have a large property/land closer to Katugastota Town. Area lacks a proper international School. Most nearest private colleges almost 4 miles away and with the traffic it is taking more than half an hour to reach them. Area is housed to growing ... Read More
what are the requisitions for opening a office for trading purpose
Did you open up the shop yet? Read More
Arriving in England As a Business Visitor by zeejay
I am looking forward to an expert advise over the following. Currently I am based in Colombo, Sri Lanka and do running a business for last couple of years. As a Director, we decided to expand the business little further and setting up an offshore ...
Bob, Thank you very much for the information. This link seems to be very useful. My next worry is to find some opinions over the Chelmsford, Essex. Whether the area is suitable for expat family? Business friendliness? Crowd? How friendly are they ... Read More
Arriving in England As a Business Visitor
I am looking forward to an expert advise over the following. Currently I am based in Colombo, Sri Lanka and do running a business for last couple of years. As a Director, we decided to expand the business little further and setting up an offshore ... Read More
joint property development with apartment builders
We do deal with couple of property developers. They do JVs with the property owners. Ideally the property should be 40 perch and above, should have the wide road access, within Colombo Metro (CMC), Dehiwala Mt Lavinia or Kotte Area, clear titles, ... Read More
getting money out of paypal to Sri Lanka by Annnie
Hi I run a small tourist business in Sri Lanka, European customers pay into my paypal account but I am not sure the best way of getting the money from paypal into my sri lanka company bank account without going through my uk personal bank ...
PayPal doesn't allow direct PayPal to bank transfers in Sri Lanka. I am using two methods. 1. I use payoneer debit card which allows to transfer money from PayPal to Payoneer and withdraw from any ATM accepting Master Cards 2. I use 2Checkout ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
I have already PM sunset :) Read More
Thona Bay development. by sportscasual
I am looking at investing in a property with a company called Karooda properties. They are developing a large stretch of beach front land north of Batticaloa called Thona Bay. I am trying to find out as much about this area as possible before i ...
Here the government is full of crooks. My advise is directly approach the Mr President highlighting all the issues. Otherwise its hard to seek any justice. Any idea over how much this guy swindle? Read More
Thona Bay development. by sportscasual
I am looking at investing in a property with a company called Karooda properties. They are developing a large stretch of beach front land north of Batticaloa called Thona Bay. I am trying to find out as much about this area as possible before i ...
Arun is politically affiliated with the governing party and an organizer for the said region. Hardly anyone could expect any justice here. Read More
pediatrician in Colombo by Lavi P.
Hello! Could anyone recommend me a pediatrician in Colombo for my 6 months old son? Thank you. Lavi
Go to Nawaloka or Lanka Hospitals and consult Doctor R Ajanthan. Best among the Pediatricians. Friendly and a subject matter expert. He knows how to mingle with the kid and the parents and give your kid the needy comfort. Read More
Open a small scale social business in Sri Lanka by Ewokline
Hi all! I am currently exploring if it is viable to open a social business in Sri Lanka. It is supposed to be small scale, at least initially. I would very much appreciate knowing the legal options for me as a foreigner to make such an investment ...
Could you kindly let me know the area of interest. What kind of a social business are you eyeing at the moment etc. There are restrictions on certain businesses [in terms of ownership etc]. Give me a rough idea over your expectations and based on ... Read More
Making Sri Lanka my home.... by CC1
Hi Everyone Good to be here! I am new to the forum so hello to all and thank you in advance to everyone who will help me in my mission to make Sri Lanka my new home! I am in the initial planning stages of a new holistic health business in ...
Dear Chris, These web sites are either outdated or carry nothing relates to the Frequently Asked Questions. Simply run by lethargic, unskilled morons than those who willing to help you. Your question is bit tricky but there is nothing called you ... Read More
I have a plan to buy some properties and living in Sri Lanka. by Sergius
Hi Dears, I would like to move to the Sri Lanka. I was there three times and very liked! Now i have a plan to buy some properties and living there. If some body have a good experience end advices, please reply. Will be thankfully to all who has a ...
Whats your core business line ?? Read More
I have a plan to buy some properties and living in Sri Lanka. by Sergius
Hi Dears, I would like to move to the Sri Lanka. I was there three times and very liked! Now i have a plan to buy some properties and living there. If some body have a good experience end advices, please reply. Will be thankfully to all who has a ...
Referring to Hookra's comment... 80% of his issues are due to mis management... probably he is part of the previous president's gang... used political influence to build his business empire.... Compared to Russia, Sri Lanka is a better place for ... Read More
I have a plan to buy some properties and living in Sri Lanka. by Sergius
Hi Dears, I would like to move to the Sri Lanka. I was there three times and very liked! Now i have a plan to buy some properties and living there. If some body have a good experience end advices, please reply. Will be thankfully to all who has a ...
Dear Sergio, Buying a property is a very complex decision due to the irregularities in the legal frameworks. Country has recently abolished the 100% foreign ownership for the properties. You can seek a leasehold else shall go for a high rise ... Read More
Opening a Small eatry in colombo
Zaka, This comes under tourism, UDA and local governing authorities. You may need considerable amount of investment and someone to nominally handle 60% of the stake under company registration regulation. Colombo is not cheap and hardly anyone trying ... Read More
My client is in the search for an influencer with solid contacts
Stumpy Thanks for the response. My client is in to software and consultancy business and do have a decent coverage across west coast and Texas regions. Do have bunch of long term contracts on hand. He is in the process of setting up a service ... Read More
My client is in the search for an influencer with solid contacts
Consultant with hands on off-shoring contracts seeking influencer with solid contacts in the political and financial circles to unlock biz funding through traditional banking arms. Read More
transfer money from sr lanka to europe by mangue
hi everyone does anyone know what is the procedure to send back money from sri lanka to europe from rnnfc account to european account or any other way??is there some limit, tax, where to get correct information? I am planning to go back to europe ...
HSBC is not open to anyone with less than 20,000 US$ and its a lengthy process. Their conversion rates too found to be against the clients. As an example, they would buy your dollars at a lesser rate and charge you more than the average to issue ... Read More
Conversion of Property in Kandy Area in to International School by zeejay
I inherits a large house with considerable amount of vacant land close to Kandy City. Looking forward to a local or foreign partner to convert the facility and operate an international school. Can provide the expert guidance. Looking forward to ...
Dear Anton, Whats the share you can chip in to this business. I am very serious about this project and going to convert a property inherited through my wife's side in to a international school. It's close to Katugastota town and do have enough ... Read More
Conversion of Property in Kandy Area in to International School
I inherits a large house with considerable amount of vacant land close to Kandy City. Looking forward to a local or foreign partner to convert the facility and operate an international school. Can provide the expert guidance. Looking forward to ... Read More
Thona Bay development. by sportscasual
I am looking at investing in a property with a company called Karooda properties. They are developing a large stretch of beach front land north of Batticaloa called Thona Bay. I am trying to find out as much about this area as possible before i ...
It seems everyone of you eventually became escape goats for a scammer. As far as I know, government or the BOI haven't approved any of the projects in this nature. Recalling the memories, this party seized the opportunity by showing the second port, ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Dear Yousuf, Could you kindly pm me your email address along with interested areas. Setting up a business won't cost that much. Working capital may vary based on the interested areas. Probably we can plan for something which we can start in ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
What happened to your small business idea? Read More
Starting Business in Sri Lanka
I have few ideas towards starting a business in Sri Lanka [to be based in Sri Lanka]. Areas included retail, visa consultancy, travel & leisure, lead generation etc. Would like to identify possible partners or collect your ideas over what is ... Read More
Buying land/property in Srilanka by lankanexpat
We are expats living in Colombo for many years. We have legally adopted a Sri Lankan kid few years ago. We were initially planning to go back to our country but after the kid came into picture our approach has changed. We are planning to settle down ...
Legal Advises aren't that costly! As a foreigner, cost effective option is for going for leasehold and build the property. Thanks, Zee Read More
Buying land/property in Srilanka by lankanexpat
We are expats living in Colombo for many years. We have legally adopted a Sri Lankan kid few years ago. We were initially planning to go back to our country but after the kid came into picture our approach has changed. We are planning to settle down ...
In front of the Judiciary no letters won't deliver you any justice but the real deed. Once you purchased a land under someone else's name, it will be legally owned to the deed owner. No letters will deliver you any justice. They are trying to make ... Read More
Buying land/property in Srilanka by lankanexpat
We are expats living in Colombo for many years. We have legally adopted a Sri Lankan kid few years ago. We were initially planning to go back to our country but after the kid came into picture our approach has changed. We are planning to settle down ...
Why do you purchase it under their name? Its a trap. Instead of that, talk to the current owner of the land and go for a 99 year leasehold. Read More
Buying land/property in Srilanka by lankanexpat
We are expats living in Colombo for many years. We have legally adopted a Sri Lankan kid few years ago. We were initially planning to go back to our country but after the kid came into picture our approach has changed. We are planning to settle down ...
Buy a condo! No land tax available! Read More
Looking for co-founder or business partner
Local retail trade is corrupted or not delivering the decision making power. Not matured enough to address the real needs of the consumers. Anyone interested in co-founding a business line to mitigate these issues? Anyone from Sri Lanka or outside ... Read More
Planning to set up a business to enable early retirement from the UK by Hassams
In order to plan for our future and early retirement from the UK, my partner and I are considering purchasing some land or a property to spend the next however many years converting or building a small hotel/B&B that will generate a modest income ...
Dear Hassams, Government has abandoned the policy of selling the properties to the foreigners. They have replaced it with the 99 year leasehold. Kalpitiya, Negombo, Arugambay, Kalkudah, Panama, Bentota, Galle, Matara, Hill Country and the Cultural ... Read More
monter une maison d'hotes by eric31190
bonjour,je compte me rendre au mois d'octobre au sri lanka afin de voir pour monter une maison d'hotes et y rester d茅finitivement....merci par avance pour vos suggestions....
Dear Eric, Except one thing most of the Olivier's comments found to be true. Don't go for partnership. However Mattala Air Port won't be fully operational in any soon and do not go after that dream. What I wanted to suggest is setup a premier ... Read More
monter une maison d'hotes by eric31190
bonjour,je compte me rendre au mois d'octobre au sri lanka afin de voir pour monter une maison d'hotes et y rester d茅finitivement....merci par avance pour vos suggestions....
Cher Eric, Montant de l'investissement varie en fonction de l'emplacement, la taille du restaurant, nombre d'employ茅s, la taille de la cuisine et de l'inventaire. Et si nous formons une alliance avec le propri茅taire d'une entreprise locale pour ... Read More
how can get the swedish visa..? by wimal76
Hi.. anyone can help me to know how can i get the visa to enter sweden?what is the procedure.?how long time it will take..? Thank You..
Whats the visa you are seeking? Business? Tourist or Long Stay? Read More
monter une maison d'hotes by eric31190
bonjour,je compte me rendre au mois d'octobre au sri lanka afin de voir pour monter une maison d'hotes et y rester d茅finitivement....merci par avance pour vos suggestions....
Cher Eric, J'utilise le traducteur google comprendre vos messages et en utilisant le m锚me outil pour g茅n茅rer des r茅ponses. Il pourrait y avoir beaucoup d'erreurs dans ma version de la fran莽aise. Appologies pour les erreurs. Sri Lanka Laks les ... Read More
monter une maison d'hotes by eric31190
bonjour,je compte me rendre au mois d'octobre au sri lanka afin de voir pour monter une maison d'hotes et y rester d茅finitivement....merci par avance pour vos suggestions....
Cher Eric, Vous pouvez d茅marrer une maison d'h么tes en fonction de votre pr茅f茅rence. Sri Lanka peut 锚tre s茅par茅 en deux domaines cl茅s ciblant la capitale, Colombo, ceinture c么ti猫re, les zones de safari, triangle culturel et les zones de surf. Un de ... Read More
Indian Entrepreneurs? by tvsat&broadbandguy
Hi to everyone in India. My name is Martin Harrow and I live in Alicante, Spain where I have my business of Overseas Investment Property. I have in the past dealt with Indian investors in the United Kingdom and here in Spain. I would like to get in ...
Sent you a reply over the PM relates to your payment matter. Share the details relates to location of your local person and the amount to check whether its feasible. Thanks, Zee Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
We can help anyone to setup a call center in India, Sri Lanka, Philippines or Malaysia. Our services includes; Company formation Deployment of the infrastructure [servers, networks, PCs, VoIP platforms, automated dialers, performance improvement ... Read More
Indian Entrepreneurs? by tvsat&broadbandguy
Hi to everyone in India. My name is Martin Harrow and I live in Alicante, Spain where I have my business of Overseas Investment Property. I have in the past dealt with Indian investors in the United Kingdom and here in Spain. I would like to get in ...
Hey Martin, Any interest over Sri Lanka? which is the nearest Island to Indian Sub Continent? Loads of opportunities exist over here. Zee Read More
Looking Business Partner or investor by ramlan123
i Want to start a business in Sri Lanka with partnership,i have good contacts in this field with experience, if anyone who聮s interested or have any idea please feel free to contact me. Someone, who聮s willing to go the extra distance to make it ...
Hi Ramlan, If you are after the capital, then you are at the wrong place. My personal experience is such that, no one willing to help entrepreneurial spirits in Sri Lanka. They will try to steal your concept, contacts and will spoil your business ... Read More
Start a freight related business in Srilanka
Dear Ali, Check your mails. Do let me know what kind of a help you need from our end. Thanks, Zee Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Dear Faisal, You need a business registration, shopping space and an import license to do what you mentioned in the thread. Why don't you PM here with exact business idea and the targeted market. I have helped many parties from India, Pakistan ... Read More
Two wheeler import by abhishek.india
Hi, I am moving to Colombo soon. What's the cost involved if I ship my two wheeler from India to Colombo. Thanks
250 CC limit is over now guys Read More
Looking for partner of business
Danny, If you want to send south Asian engineers to Japanese Companies in Saudi, then first you have to setup a base in South Asia. Probably Sri Lanka would be the best place. If you need any assistance in getting an agency registered in KSA, ... Read More
Starting up a business in Sri Lanka by Kevin Cruz
If anyone is interested to start a business in Sri Lanka, but is not sure how to get about it, and requires information on all aspects including approvals, company registration, consultancy etc write to me, as I came accross a person, who is very ...
Pete, Sent you a request over the linkedin. PM me here with what help is required from Colombo. Thanks, Zee Read More
Starting up a business in Sri Lanka by Kevin Cruz
If anyone is interested to start a business in Sri Lanka, but is not sure how to get about it, and requires information on all aspects including approvals, company registration, consultancy etc write to me, as I came accross a person, who is very ...
James and Nightbird, Any luck on business ventures. If you need a help from this end [LK] send me a PM with your business interest. I will update you guys on what is required. Zee Read More
I am interested in coming closer to Colombo by Rolie04
Hey I am a 28 year old girl from Sweden who will be in SL for some months. I am currenlty living in Moratuwa and I am interested in coming closer to Colombo. If anyone is interested in a flatmate, please let me know. Best regards Rosita
Rolie, Have u found any place yet? My friend who studied in France, speaks French and Good English is seeking a flat mate to go for shared condo within Colombo... If interested, please drop a PM here... Thanks, Zee Read More
Do you know a way to find an apartment for rent in Col 4, 5 and 6 area by zeejay
One of my friends in the search for an apartment for rent within Colombo 4, 5 & 6 areas... Tried with the local news papers, online real estate listings but found nothing... Is there a way or can anybody suggest a method to find a decent ...
@KasunD, Nothing available on those! Fake agents are manipulating the prices a lot. Normal 3 Bed AC with very old furniture and electronics rated at 80K in Colombo 6. No ACs. No sanitation, ventilation, rarely cleans the premises. Read More
Do you know a way to find an apartment for rent in Col 4, 5 and 6 area by zeejay
One of my friends in the search for an apartment for rent within Colombo 4, 5 & 6 areas... Tried with the local news papers, online real estate listings but found nothing... Is there a way or can anybody suggest a method to find a decent ...
Not yet Harmonie! Forum found to be much more active than the advert section :) Read More
Do you know a way to find an apartment for rent in Col 4, 5 and 6 area
One of my friends in the search for an apartment for rent within Colombo 4, 5 & 6 areas... Tried with the local news papers, online real estate listings but found nothing... Is there a way or can anybody suggest a method to find a decent ... Read More
Making Sri Lanka my home.... by CC1
Hi Everyone Good to be here! I am new to the forum so hello to all and thank you in advance to everyone who will help me in my mission to make Sri Lanka my new home! I am in the initial planning stages of a new holistic health business in ...
Adheel, In Caroline's case "wholly owned foreign company" won't work. Do you know the legal complexities behind "wholly owned foreign company". It is okay for a call center, BPO, IT/IS operation but not for someone willing to perform transactions ... Read More
Making Sri Lanka my home.... by CC1
Hi Everyone Good to be here! I am new to the forum so hello to all and thank you in advance to everyone who will help me in my mission to make Sri Lanka my new home! I am in the initial planning stages of a new holistic health business in ...
Caroline, In Sri Lanka, every legal document comes in *GREEK* :D :D I built couple of businesses for others and ever ever went after the lawyers... Reason: Their advice found to be vague, even for a single advice they charge heck of a lot of money, ... Read More
Making Sri Lanka my home.... by CC1
Hi Everyone Good to be here! I am new to the forum so hello to all and thank you in advance to everyone who will help me in my mission to make Sri Lanka my new home! I am in the initial planning stages of a new holistic health business in ...
Hi Caroline, If there is a Sri Lankan partner, you can easily get the resident guest visa. In your case, you can go for 100% foreign ownership. Look at the above text for what is excluded from the 100% ownership. Thanks, Zee Jay Read More
Making Sri Lanka my home.... by CC1
Hi Everyone Good to be here! I am new to the forum so hello to all and thank you in advance to everyone who will help me in my mission to make Sri Lanka my new home! I am in the initial planning stages of a new holistic health business in ...
1. PER MISSION is hereby granted for the purposes of Section 10, 11, 15 and sub-section 5 of Section 30 as applicable of the Exchange Control Act (Chapter 423 of the CLE), for the issue and transfer of shares in a company upto 100% of the issued ... Read More
Buy second hand goods by SeraFran
We just arrived in Sri Lanka and are looking for to buy second hand goods Does anyone have goods to sale or have sme infos ? Thank you in advance.
There is a used furniture seller close to Kohuwala junction. Ask a tuk tuk driver to take you to the Laughs Super close to Kohuwala junction. Its opposite to the Laughs Super and next to the Commercial Bank. Cheers! Read More
Making Sri Lanka my home.... by CC1
Hi Everyone Good to be here! I am new to the forum so hello to all and thank you in advance to everyone who will help me in my mission to make Sri Lanka my new home! I am in the initial planning stages of a new holistic health business in ...
Dear Caroline, If you have a friend to invest in the business, I would suggest you to go for business visa instead of the student visa. Its true that BOI is asking for 250K in US$ but the final lump sum would be calculated on case by case basis. ... Read More
Finding property in Sri Lanka by kristella
Hey I visited Sri Lanka 10 years ago and fell in love with the country.. so now I am planning to move to Sri Lanka and have been looking for real estate to buy, mainly houses. As I have understood, best is to buy from owner. Can anyone tell me what ...
Try with lankapropertyweb.com my friend. I used that site to find the rental properties and they do have bunch of properties for the sale. Most of the advertisements are directly linked to the owner. Read More
I want to buy second hand goods by Mark/Kellie
I am looking at the possabity of coming to Sri Lanka and buying second hand goods from local people, and can't find any information regarding this. Does anyone know what organisations I can speak with, or does anyone have any info? Thank you in ...
Its a matter of registering a shop and spreading the word. I am living close to a similar shop operated by a local. Unless otherwise you deal with any gems or antiques, you won't need any special permission. Please do share the email address of ... Read More