Offerings
Our International Investors Advisory service is designed for global investors to capitalise on Sri Lanka’s resurgence with confidence and expert guidance. We serve as your trusted partner on the ground, providing end-to-end support in portfolio management, property investment, private ventures, and banking, all underpinned by rigorous compliance and local knowledge.
Sri Lanka’s dynamic economy have opened attractive opportunities for global investors seeking growth in frontier markets. The country’s strategic position between South and Southeast Asia and its young, educated workforce make it a compelling destination for international capital.
Key industries from tourism to manufacturing are rebounding, and Sri Lanka benefits from preferential trade access that boosts its export potential. Critically, the government has enacted pro-investor policies, 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors (including tourism, IT, manufacturing) and the Colombo Stock Exchange is fully open to foreign participants.
There are also significant tax incentives for foreign investors; for example, profits from listed stock investments incur no capital gains tax, and certain bond investments and dividends have been granted tax exemptions in recent reforms.
Tailored wealth strategies designed to preserve and grow your assets, ensuring long-term financial success with expert, conflict-free guidance.
Thoughtfully structured succession planning to ensure a seamless transition of wealth, leadership, and family values to future generations.
Establishing robust family governance frameworks that promote unity, continuity, and informed decision-making for sustained wealth preservation.
Strategic philanthropic planning to create meaningful impact, aligning your wealth with your values and legacy aspirations.
Equity & Fixed Income
Entering an emerging market can be daunting, but our investment advisory makes it straightforward and institutional-grade. We offer you seamless access to Sri Lankan equities and fixed-income markets, leveraging our local expertise to construct a high-growth portfolio while managing risks. From blue-chip stocks on the Colombo exchange to government bonds with attractive yields, we’ll help you select the right mix of assets to meet your return targets.
Benefit from our deep understanding of Sri Lanka’s market trends and corporate landscape. We provide research-driven investment strategies that tap into Sri Lanka’s growth story, focusing on sectors set to benefit from economic reforms (banking, infrastructure, export industries, etc.).
With over 250 companies listed on the CSE and sectors ranging from finance to consumer goods, we ensure your portfolio is diversified and positioned for long-term value. Our team continuously analyses macro indicators (interest rates, currency moves, policy changes) to adjust strategy, so you can invest in Sri Lanka with clarity and data-backed confidence.
As foreign investors, you will need to navigate Sri Lanka’s regulatory requirements and we make this hassle-free.
We guide you through setting up the necessary accounts (such as a Sri Lankan custodian/brokerage account) via digital onboarding tools, without you needing a physical presence. All documentation for Know-Your-Customer (KYC), tax identification, and exchange control permission is handled by our compliance team. We ensure every trade and investment you make is fully in line with local laws.
Our advisors keep a close watch on your Sri Lankan portfolio. We provide regular performance reports highlighting portfolio returns, market movements, and any geopolitical or economic developments that could affect your investments. You will receive these updates quarterly (or as frequently as you prefer), and we’ll schedule calls to discuss performance, rebalancing between equities and bonds or taking profit on a stock that surged.
Our service covers the full investment cycle, including eventual exits and cash repatriation. When you decide to liquidate part or all your Sri Lankan holdings to capture gains or reallocate funds. We execute the sales efficiently and guide the transfer of proceeds out of the country.
Sri Lanka’s regulations allow foreign investors to repatriate capital and profits freely through the proper channels, and we will have those channels established for you from the start. We coordinate with your custodian bank to convert rupees to your desired currency (USD, EUR, INR, etc.) at optimal rates and remit the funds to your overseas bank.
Real Estate Advisory
Sri Lanka’s real estate and infrastructure boom is a prime opportunity for international investors, and we enable you to participate in it securely. From Colombo’s rapidly modernizing skyline to high-end resorts along the coast, property investments here can offer attractive returns and portfolio diversification.
We help you overcome the traditional barriers foreign investors face in real estate (such as legal restrictions and management issues) by providing end-to-end advisory and trustworthy local stewardship of your assets.
Our team identifies strategic real estate opportunities across Sri Lanka that fit international investors’ criteria for growth and profitability. These include luxury condominiums and Grade A commercial buildings in Colombo, a city transforming with projects like the new financial district at Port City as well as hotels, warehouses, or mixed-use developments in key regions.
We focus on properties with solid fundamentals: clear title, quality developers, strong location advantages, and demand drivers (e.g. tourism growth fueling resort investments, or urbanization fueling housing demand).
You’ll receive detailed investment memoranda on each opportunity, including market comps, expected rental yields, and exit value projections in USD terms.
Foreigners investing in Sri Lankan real estate must navigate certain rules (for instance, direct land ownership may require special structures or long leases). We ensure your investments comply with all local laws while optimising your control and returns. This could involve setting up a local company to hold the asset or entering a long-term leasehold if needed, our legal partners will advise on the best route.
From offer to closing, we manage the acquisition process: negotiating price and terms, drafting contracts, obtaining any government approvals, and ensuring secure transfer of ownership rights. We also advise on tax implications and available incentives, so you know the net returns of your investment.
Owning property abroad is hands off with our support. We connect you with reputable property managers for day-to-day oversight they will handle tenant sourcing for rentals, rent collection, property maintenance, and reporting.
When you decide to exit, we assist with the resale or refinancing. Using our local market expertise, we time the sale to maximise price and handle the marketing to qualified buyers. We also manage the repatriation of sale proceeds, working with banks to convert and transfer your funds out.
Private Equity
Our International Investor Advisory opens doors to private investments in Sri Lanka that are typically accessible only to insiders. As the country’s economy diversifies and modernizes, many high-growth companies remain unlisted, from tech startups catering to global markets, to established mid-sized firms looking for expansion capital.
We offer you vetted entry into these opportunities, allowing you to deploy capital in ventures with high return potential, while we mitigate the risks through diligent oversight and structuring.
We maintain an extensive network among Sri Lankan entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and venture incubators, which provides us early access to deals.
Whether it’s a fintech start-up revolutionizing payment, a renewable energy project, or a fast-growing consumer goods company, we scout for businesses that align with your investment themes and return expectations.
Sri Lanka’s private sector is hungry for foreign capital and expertise, and we ensure you see the best deals available.
Each opportunity comes with a detailed analysis of the business model, market opportunity, and growth projections, so you can make informed decisions.
Investing in emerging market private equity demands caution and scrutiny. Our team, often alongside independent auditors and consultants conducts rigorous due diligence on every aspect of the target company. We verify financial statements, assess competitive position, evaluate regulatory compliance, and even delve into the background of promoters.
This process is aimed at uncovering any risks or red flags before you commit funds. We only recommend an investment if we are confident in the integrity of the business and its potential to deliver on its plans.
We structure the investment in a way that safeguards your interests. This includes negotiating shareholder agreements that provide rights such as board representation, information access, and veto powers on key decisions. If multiple foreign investors are involved, we might form a consortium or a special purpose vehicle to invest as a group. After the deal is closed, we continue to monitor the company’s performance.
You receive periodic reports, and we engage with the company’s management regularly offering strategic input or connecting them with resources if beneficial. Essentially, we act as your eyes and ears on the ground to ensure the company stays on track.
Exiting private investments in frontier markets requires planning and agility. Our team works from day one on outlining possible exit routes for each deal. Sri Lanka’s improving capital market means IPOs are becoming more viable over a 3-5 year horizon for high-quality companies; alternatively, trade sales to larger regional players or even buybacks are common paths. We keep an eye on industry M&A trends and maintain relationships with potential acquirers.
The aim is to unlock maximum value for you, turning your illiquid private stake into a profitable exit. And of course, we’ll manage the repatriation of your proceeds, ensuring compliance with all exchange regulations so you can enjoy the gains in your home country.
Banking Solutions via Partnerships
When investing in Sri Lanka, having the right banking and forex setup is crucial. We ensure you have a solid financial infrastructure supporting all your activities in the country.
In partnership with top Sri Lankan banks and global banks operating locally, we arrange everything from secure custody of your assets to efficient movement of funds. We mitigate the bureaucratic and logistical challenges that foreign investors might face, giving you a smooth experience comparable to investing in your home market.
We assist in opening all necessary accounts with reputed, regulated banks in Sri Lanka. This includes custodial accounts for holding securities (equities or bonds) and special rupee bank accounts (often called Inward Investment Accounts) designated for foreign investors.
By law, these accounts enable you to freely bring in and take out investment funds, as long as transactions are documented and we handle that paperwork. Your accounts will be in your name (or your entity’s name), ensuring full ownership and transparency.
The banks we partner with are monitored by the Central Bank and offer modern online banking, so you can view your holdings and balances anytime.
We help you convert foreign exchange through official channels at competitive rates. When you send funds in, we ensure they are credited swiftly to your investment account in Sri Lanka. Likewise, when you need to remit money out (interest, dividends, or sale proceeds), we prepare the required tax and regulatory filings so the bank can release the foreign currency to you without delay.
Sri Lanka has continually improved policies to encourage foreign investment inflows including guaranteeing the repatriation of funds, and we leverage these policies fully for your benefit.
We serve as your local representative in dealing with banks and regulators. If the Central Bank or any institution requires clarification on a transaction, we will address it promptly. We keep you informed of any regulatory changes (for example, new exchange control rules or tax changes) that might affect your investments. By proactively managing compliance, we ensure your operations in Sri Lanka remain smooth and free of penalties or surprises. Essentially, we buffer you from the bureaucracy – you get the outcomes (account setup, money transferred, compliance met) without having to personally navigate local formalities.
We continuously support your financial needs throughout your investment journey. We coordinate directly with our banking partners to arrange additional accounts for new investment vehicles, secure credit lines or loans against Sri Lankan assets, and set up foreign currency fixed deposits to surplus cash.
We conduct periodic check-ins to ensure your banking setup is optimized. With our proactive support, you can treat Sri Lanka as an extension of your home financial market, enjoying full accessibility and service quality, no matter the distance.
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