Laws and Regulations
Laws and Regulations
A modern regulatory and legal framework designed for the international market, to guarantee ease of doing business.
Businesses registered within Port City Colombo, are governed by the laws and regulations of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, and thus are privy to unbound financial and business growth advantages of the Special Economic Zone.
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Fees Regulations
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The Fees Regulation shares the fees for Authorised Persons and Authorised Persons intending to be designated as Business of Strategic Importance and Authorised Persons intending to engage in Offshore Banking Business.
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Guidelines on the Grant of Exemptions or Incentives to Businesses of Strategic Importance Regulations
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Guidelines on the Grant of Exemptions or Incentives to Businesses of Strategic Importance - Duty Free Operations Regulations
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The Duty-Free regulatory framework outlines the guidelines for duty-free operations within Colombo Port City, including eligibility criteria, permitted activities, and goods.
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Management of Condominium Property Regulations
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The Management of Condominium Property regulations establish a comprehensive framework for the management and administration of condominium properties within Colombo Port City, covering space allocations for common activities and utility services.
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Offshore Banking - Preliminary Regulations
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The Colombo Port City (Offshore Banking-Preliminary) Regulations outline the eligibility criteria, licensing process, and operational requirements for offshore banks.
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Offshore Banking - Prudent Management and Confidence Regulations
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The Colombo Port City Offshore Banking-Prudent Management and Confidence Regulations establish the supervisory framework for these operations, assigning oversight to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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Registration of Offshore Companies Regulations
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A company incorporated in any jurisdiction that wishes to engage in business in and from Port City Colombo must register as an offshore company.
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Regulations for Registration, Licensing, Authorisation and other Approvals of Authorised Persons
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To engage in business in Port City Colombo, you must be an Authorised Person (AP). This regulation includes the application process and applicable terms and conditions.
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Amendment to the Immigrants and Emigrants Regulations
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Regulations made by the Minister of Public Security under Section 52, read with Section 23 of the Immigrants and Emigrants Act, (Chapter 351) and approved by Parliament.
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Foreign Exchange (Investments in Colombo Port City) Regulations
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Foreign Exchange (Investments in Colombo Port City) Regulations, No. 01 of 2022 under the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017.
- Directions No. 6 of 2022 under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 (View at dfe.lk) – Directions issued to Authorized Dealers on the Colombo Port City Investment Account – Investor (CPCIA – Investor).
- Directions No. 7 of 2022 under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 (View at dfe.lk) – Directions issued to Authorized Dealers on the Colombo Port City Investment Account – Investee (CPCIA – Investee).
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Notice of Inclusion of Colombo Port City Land as Part of the Colombo Administrative District
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Notice of inclusion of Colombo Port City Land as part of the Colombo Administrative District under Section 3 of the Administrative Districts Act, No. 22 of 1955.
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