Company Secretarial and Business Assistance
Effective and tailored corporate secretarial and business support solutions.
Our Company Secretarial and Business Assistance Department assists businesses on their company secretarial and other compliance obligations in Sri Lanka, ensuring seamless operations and ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. With a team of dedicated lawyers and chartered company secretaries, and direct access to the expertise and assistance of the firm’s other legal practices, we presently manage the company secretarial aspects of over 300 clients (including Sri Lankan subsidiaries and branch offices of some of the world’s leading multinationals) and are internationally recognised for our attention to detail and responsiveness.
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Compliance Advisory
Advice on company secretarial compliance requirements under Sri Lankan law.
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Incorporation and overseas company registration
Incorporation of private, public and guarantee companies, and the registration of overseas and offshore companies in Sri Lanka.
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Routine Company Secretarial Tasks
All routine company secretarial tasks, including preparation of board papers, conducting shareholder meetings, drafting resolutions, and generating and filing statutory forms.
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Shareholder Advisory
Advising shareholders on the issuance and transfer of shares.
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Special Assignments
Changing the registered name or status of a company, advanced amendments to Articles of Association, issuance of special classes of shares, reduction of stated capital, share buybacks, and company dissolution. Deal structuring, due diligence, disposals, spin-offs, and post-merger strategies.
Business support services
Our business assistance practice provides a wide range of business support services designed to streamline the operations of our clients and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
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Bank Account Services
Liaising and coordinating with local banks to set up Inward Investment Accounts (IIAs), Outward Investment Accounts (OIAs), External Commercial Borrowing Accounts (ECBAs), and Special Foreign Currency Accounts (SFCAs).
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Comprehensive investigations at the ROC
Detailed due diligence on corporate secretarial matters of companies incorporated or registered in Sri Lanka, including compliance focused reviews of internal records and statutory filings.
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Licenses and Permits
Advice and assistance to obtain industry-specific licenses and permits required to commence and maintain business operations in Sri Lanka.
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Regulatory Registrations
Regulatory registrations at government authorities such as the Inland Revenue Department, Employees Provident Fund, Employees Trust Fund and Sri Lanka Customs.
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Visa Assistance
Expert advice and assistance to obtain business and residency visas in Sri Lanka.
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