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Banking & Finance • Oct 18, 2026

Navigating Foreign Direct Investment & Inward Investment Accounts (IIA) in Sri Lanka

A practical guide for non-resident investors setting up Sri Lankan subsidiaries, managing Central Bank IIA capital flows, and securing Board of Investment statutory concessions.

Corporate & Commercial • Oct 10, 2026

Director Duties, Solvency Declarations, and ROC Filings Under Companies Act No. 7 of 2007

Essential statutory compliance checklist for resident and non-resident directors regarding annual returns, dividend solvency tests, and mandatory register upkeep.

Lawsuits & Disputes • Sep 28, 2026

Commercial High Court Interim Remedies: Enjoining Orders and Asset Restraints

Examining the standards of proof and urgent affidavits necessary to secure ex-parte enjoining orders and interim injunctions in Sri Lankan commercial litigation.

Banking & Finance • Sep 14, 2026

Colombo Port City SEZ: Regulatory Incentives & Doing Business Framework

An overview of the Colombo Port City Commission Act, offshore banking regulations, designated currency exemptions, and commercial licensing for businesses of strategic importance.

Media & Technology • Aug 29, 2026

Complying with Sri Lanka's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Corporate Checklist

Practical roadmap for data controllers and processors regarding lawful processing bases, cross-border data transfers, and appointing a Data Protection Officer.

Lawsuits & Disputes • Aug 12, 2026

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Sri Lanka: Procedures and Case Law

How the Arbitration Act No. 11 of 1995 incorporates the 1958 New York Convention and the grounds on which Sri Lankan High Courts will enforce or deny recognition.

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