Application Process
Become an Authorised Person to Engage in Business in Port City Colombo
For further information please go to: Doing Business in Port City Colombo
- Application form
- Authorised Person Application Form (Schedule I). For new applications, the Designated Locations are limited to these locations.
- The Applicant (if the Applicant wishes) may also register a business as an Offshore Company by submitting the Offshore Company Registration Form (Form I)
- The (application processing fee) can be paid via,
- Payment cards (Visa/Mastercard)
- Bank transfer
Approval in Principle
We shall then issue (at our discretion) a letter of Approval in Principle to the Applicant.
Regulatory Authority Clearences
We, as the Single Window Investment Facilitator, shall obtain all relevant Regulatory Authority clearances as necessary.
Issuing the Licence
We shall issue the Authorised Person Licence authorising the Applicant to conduct business in and from the Area of Authority of the Colombo Port City, which will also be accompanied by the Investor Agreement and Certificate of Registration (if a company is registered as an Offshore Company).
- This Licence will be valid for a period of 12 months. The Authorised Person shall renew the Licence by filling and submitting the Application for Renewal of Licence (Schedule V)
- The Authorised Person must submit relevant annual returns as per Schedule IV
Changes or Alterations
Any changes or alterations made to the particulars set out in the Authorised Person Application Form must be notified to the Commission via Schedule III. Any changes made to the Offshore Company Registration Form I must be notified to the Commission via Form III
Surrendering the Licence
If the Authorised Person wishes to surrender their Licence, they can do so by notifying the Commission via Schedule VI. The Authorised Person must also submit Form V to the Commission if the Authorised Person intends to cease carrying on business as an offshore company in the Colombo Port City.
Obtaining Visas
Please go to: Port City Colombo Visas
Development Approvals (for Primary Developer)
Please go to: Development Approvals (for Primary Developer)
