The Founder's Roadmap

Your strategic guide from incorporation to operation. Follow these essential steps to ensure your startup is 100% compliant and ready for growth in Sri Lanka.

Startup Roadmap (Sri Lanka)

Track your journey from idea to a fully compliant business.

Overall Completion

1. Company Incorporation

Legally register your business with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Checklist

Submit Name Approval request
Generate Form 1, 18, and 19
Articles of Association preparation
Pay registration fees via e-ROC

Use Registration Tool

2. Tax Registration (TIN)

Checklist

Apply for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Register for VAT/SSCL (if turnover > threshold)
Access the IRD e-Services portal

3. Corporate Bank Account

Open a business bank account to manage company funds separately.

Checklist

Prepare certified copies of Form 1, 18, 19
Passed Board Resolution for bank account
KYC documents for all directors
Minimum deposit (varies by bank)

4. EPF & ETF Registration

Mandatory registrations if you plan to hire employees.

Checklist

Register with the Department of Labour
Obtain Employee Provident Fund (EPF) number
Register for Employee Trust Fund (ETF)
Prepare monthly contribution templates

5. Trade License & Permits

Obtain local authority approvals for your operations.

Checklist

Municipal Council / Pradeshiya Sabha license
Environmental Protection License (if manufacturing)
Industry-specific permits (Tourism, Food, etc.)