Fill in the form to receive a quote
Search a country below for company documents:
What is the company registry in Sri Lanka?
Department of Registrar of Companies – Sri Lanka
No. 400, "Samagam Medura", D R Wijewardena Mawatha , Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
About Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Companies Registry is located in Colombo and was founded in 1938.
Sri Lanka officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and historically known as Ceylon is an island country in South Asia. The main language of Sri Lanka is Sinhala which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as Tamil and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). The population of Sri Lanka is over 21.76 million.
Sri Lanka Economy
The Real GDP in Sri Lanka is in the region of $287.132 billion with a GDP per capita of $13,000. Sri Lanka economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Sri Lanka are garments, tea, precious stones, used rubber tires, rubber products.
Main Trading Partners of Sri Lanka
The leading export and import partners for Sri Lanka are:
Exports: USA 22%, India 7%, Germany 7%, UK 7%, Italy 5%
Imports: India 21%, China 19%, UAE 10%, Singapore 5%, Malaysia 4%
Sri Lanka Certificate of Incorporation
The Sri Lanka Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Sri Lanka Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Sri Lanka company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Sri Lanka register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Sri Lanka customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Sri Lanka Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Sri Lanka the relevant laws are:
Sri Lanka Companies Act No 7 of 2007
Sri Lanka Companies Act No 17 of 1982
What information is free to view at Sri Lanka Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Sri Lanka the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Sri Lanka Company Name
Sri Lanka Company Number
Sri Lanka Date of Incorporation
Do you need to register / sign up at the Sri Lanka Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Sri Lanka register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Sri Lanka
There are over 100,000 companies registered in Sri Lanka.
Types of Companies in Sri Lanka
Businesses in Sri Lanka can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Sri Lanka Private Limited Company
Sri Lanka Public Limited Company
Sri Lanka Unlimited Company
Sri Lanka Limited by Guarantee
Sri Lanka Sole Proprietorship
Sri Lanka Partnership
Sri Lanka Offshore Company
Sri Lanka Overseas Company
Other Sri Lanka Company Registry Services
Sri Lanka Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Sri Lanka Reservation of a company name
Sri Lanka Registration of Societies
Sri Lanka Registration of Auditors
Can you order a Sri Lanka Apostille Certificate?
No, Sri Lanka has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Sri Lanka has not agreed to this Sri Lanka company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Sri Lanka Company Registry?
The Sri Lanka Company Register is in English, Sinhala and Tamil languages.
Sri Lanka Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Sri Lanka has 46 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 105 consulates and four other representations.
Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, hosts 41 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 65 consulates and one other representation located in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Sri Lanka. Our local partner is based in Colombo which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Sri Lanka including Berat, Pogradec, Korce and SarandeJaffna, Kany and Galle. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Sri Lanka Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Sri Lanka from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Sri Lanka Moody's rating: Caa1 (first obtained in 2020)
Sri Lanka Standard & Poors rating: CCC+ (first obtained in 2020)
Sri Lanka Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Sri Lanka Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Sri Lanka. Our specialist Sri Lanka skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Sri Lanka Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Sri Lanka Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Sri Lanka. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Sri Lanka Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Sri Lanka?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Sri Lanka?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Sri Lanka?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.