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Feasibility study of business Feasibility study of business environment in Sri lankaenvironment in Sri lanka
““The business source of Sri lanka”The business source of Sri lanka”
Commercial CitiesCommercial Cities
SizeSize65,525 sq km65,525 sq km
CapitalCapitalSri JayawardenepuraSri Jayawardenepura
Commercial Commercial CapitalCapital
ColomboColombo
GovernmentGovernment
Sri Lanka, is a free, independent and sovereign nation with Sri Lanka, is a free, independent and sovereign nation with a population of 19.5 million (2004 est). Legislative a population of 19.5 million (2004 est). Legislative power is exercised by a Parliament, elected by universal power is exercised by a Parliament, elected by universal franchise on proportional representation basis. A franchise on proportional representation basis. A President, who is also elected by the people, exercises President, who is also elected by the people, exercises executive power including defense. Sri Lanka enjoys a executive power including defense. Sri Lanka enjoys a multi party system, and the people vote to elect a new multi party system, and the people vote to elect a new government every six years.government every six years.
Sri lanka an over viewSri lanka an over view
LanguagesSinhala & Tamil is widely spoken throughout Sri Lanka.
Ethnic mixSihalese, 74%; Tamil, 18%; Muslim 7%; Burgher (descendants of Dutch and Portuguese
colonist) and others 1%
ReligionBuddhism 70%; Hinduism 16%; Christianity 7%; Islam 7%
Climate
Low lands – tropical, average 27°C Central Hills – cooler, with temperatures dropping to 14°C. The south-west monsoon brings rain to the western, southern and central regions from May to July., while the north-eastern monsoon occurs in the north and east in December and January. Sri Lanka boasts of a good climate for holiday-makers throughout the year.
Annual per capita GNP
US $1197 (2005 est)
IndustriesProcessing of rubber, tea, coconuts, and other agricultural commodities; clothing,
cement, petroleum refining, textiles, tobacco.
Agriculture - Products
Rice, sugarcane, grains, pulses, oilseed, roots, spices, tea, rubber, coconuts; milk, eggs, hides, meat.
Currency
Sri Lanka follows decimal currency systilable in the denominations of Rs. 2,10,20,50,100,200, 500,1000 and 2000 in Rupees (Rs.) and cents (Cts.) with 100 cents equal to a rupee. Currency notes are avaCoins are issued in values of Cts.1,2,5,10, 25 and 50 and Rs.1,2,5 and 10. The intervention currency continuously will be the US Dollar.
Visa
Consult your local Sri Lanka embassy, consulate, tourist office or your travel agent.
Working week
Sri Lanka works a five-day week, from Monday to Friday.
Business hours
Government offices 8.35 a.m. – 4.15 p.m,, Monday to Friday
Banks
9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or 3.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday
AccessibilityAccessibilitySri Lanka is a hub in Airline traffic with many international Sri Lanka is a hub in Airline traffic with many international
airlines operating to Sri Lanka. National Carrier, SriLankan airlines operating to Sri Lanka. National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines operates to over 25 Countries covering over 45 cities, Airlines operates to over 25 Countries covering over 45 cities, using modern Airbus fleet.using modern Airbus fleet.
Other airlines operating to Sri Lanka include Singapore Airlines, Other airlines operating to Sri Lanka include Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Thai Airways, Royal Jordanian, Gulf Air, Austrian Emirates, Thai Airways, Royal Jordanian, Gulf Air, Austrian Air, Checz Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Indian Airlines, Air, Checz Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Indian Airlines, Kuwait Airways, LTU, Qatar Airways and Cathey PacificKuwait Airways, LTU, Qatar Airways and Cathey Pacific
Air connectivity mapAir connectivity map
Exportable Products list of Sri LankaExportable Products list of Sri Lanka
Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Fish, Aqua Culture and Seafood , Aqua Culture and Seafood , Plastic Products Plastic Products Coconut and Coconut Products Coconut and Coconut Products Porcelain and Ceramic Products Porcelain and Ceramic Products Light Engineering Products Light Engineering Products Printing Services Printing Services Foliage and Cut Flowers Foliage and Cut Flowers Food, Beverages and Edible Oil Food, Beverages and Edible Oil Footwear and Leather Products Apparel and Accessories Footwear and Leather Products Apparel and Accessories Fruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Cashew and other Agricultural ProduceFruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Cashew and other Agricultural Produce Rubber and Rubber Products Rubber and Rubber Products Handicrafts Other Services Handicrafts Other Services Handloom Textile Products Handloom Textile Products Pices, Essential Oils and Medicinal Herbs Pices, Essential Oils and Medicinal Herbs Information Communication Technologies (ICT)Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Gems & Jewelers and Diamond Products Gems & Jewelers and Diamond Products Toys Toys Granite and Mineral Sands Wooden FurnitureGranite and Mineral Sands Wooden Furniture
Importation Products list of Sri LankaImportation Products list of Sri Lanka
Vehicles Drugs Vehicles Drugs Chemicals and Gases Chemicals and Gases Animal Products & Agro ProductsAnimal Products & Agro Products Chemicals & PesticidesChemicals & Pesticides Petroleum Products, L.P. GasPetroleum Products, L.P. Gas Active Materials & Other Chemicals Active Materials & Other Chemicals Telecommunication EquipmentsTelecommunication Equipments Refrigerators, Freezers & Air conditioners, Explosives & WeaponRefrigerators, Freezers & Air conditioners, Explosives & Weapon Sports GoodsSports Goods Dolls & other toys Dolls & other toys Electricity generated (remote controlled) Electricity generated (remote controlled) Cigarette papers.Cigarette papers. Coins & medals Coins & medals Furniture's Furniture's Sludge Oil Sludge Oil Importation of Other Miscellaneous Importation of Other Miscellaneous
List of associations List of associations and commerce and commerce
industriesindustries
Mr. Deva Rodrigo( Chairman) Mr. Prema Cooray (Secretary General Cum CEO )
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce 50, Navam Mawatha,
Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
Tel : (0094) 11 - 2421745-7, 2329143, 5588800 (30 hunting lines)Fax : (0094) 11 - 2437477, 2449352, 2381012
Email : [email protected]
Mr. Asoka de Z Gunasekera President The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
450, D. R. Wijewardene MawathaColombo 10Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94 11 4741788 / +94 11 2689600Fax: +94 11 2689596 / +94 11 2689603
E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.nccsl.lk
Working hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm / Saturday 9.00am - 12 noon
Sri Lanka Chamber of Small Industries
No.126-10 B YMBA Building , Colombo 01.
Mr. B.A.P.Fernando Administrative Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Mobile : 0777 737829
Mr. Asoka de Z Gunasekera President
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of
Sri Lanka.
Level 3, No: 53 Vauxhall Lane, Colombo 02
Sri Lanka. [email protected]@yahoo.com
Web www.fccisl.lk
National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka
160/2, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,04 COLOMBO
Sri Lanka Phone : +94 1 503429, 507703
Fax : +94 1 507705 Email : [email protected]
Web : http://www.asianet.lk/nce
Mr. I. S Premalal (President )
Wayamba Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Patt Trading Company (Pvt) Limited No. 204, Colombo Road
KurunegalaTel : 037 22 20888 (Res :- 037- 2228888) Fax : 037 22 22722
Mobile : 0777 - 358867 Email : [email protected]
Sri Lanka Association of Printers
Mr. Kosala Thilakaratne (President )Sri Lanka Association of Printers Global Printing Works
273/1 New Helens Building. 1st Div,Colombo 10Tel : 2329739 5368274
Fax : 2329739Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0777 315971
Mr. Raja Hewabowala (President) Mr. Raja Hewabowala (President)
MataraMatara DistrictDistrict ChamberChamber of of CommerceCommerce & & IndustryIndustry C/o Silicone Coating (Pvt) Ltd C/o Silicone Coating (Pvt) Ltd
67, Kumardasa Mawatha 67, Kumardasa Mawatha
MataraMatara
Tel : 041 22 24260, 4400200 Tel : 041 22 24260, 4400200 Fax : 041 22 22041Fax : 041 22 22041
Email : Email : [email protected]@sltnet.lk , , [email protected]@sltnet.lk
P.R.N.Chathurange Bandara,P.R.N.Chathurange Bandara,
Industrial Services BureauIndustrial Services Bureau,,
141, Kandy Road,141, Kandy Road,Kurunegala,Kurunegala,Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94 37 2223 721-3Tel: +94 37 2223 721-3Fax: +94 37 2223 562Fax: +94 37 2223 562
Email: [email protected]: [email protected]
Colombo Tea Traders Association
C/o Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, 50, Navam Mawatha, Colombo 2. Mr. David Jansze Secretary
011-2380150 fax-011-2449352
European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL)
Mr. Koenraad PringiersPresident
No 39, Deanston Place,Colombo 03. Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 11 2375486 +94 11 2375487 +94 11 2375489Fax: +94 11 2375489 e-mail: [email protected]
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka
1st Floor, Office BuildingSouth Wing, Colombo Hilton
Lotus RoadColombo 1Sri Lanka
Tel: +94.11.2336073Fax: +94.11.2336072
E-Mail: [email protected]
Chullante JayasuriyaExecutive Director
Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana Email:[email protected]
Lanka Software Foundation,
University of Colombo School of Computing
UCSC Building Complex,35 ,Reid Avenue
Colombo 7,
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
50, Navam MawathaPO Box 274
02 COLOMBOSri Lanka
Phone : +94 14217457 Fax : +94 1 449352, 437477
Email : [email protected] Web : http://www.chamber.lk
Mr.A K Rathnarajah Mr.A K Rathnarajah (Chairman ) (Chairman )
CeylonCeylon NationalNational ChamberChamber of of IndustriesIndustries
20, First Floor, Galle Face Court 2 20, First Floor, Galle Face Court 2 Colombo 3 Colombo 3
Tel : 2595592 , Fax : 2503446 Tel : 2595592 , Fax : 2503446 Mobile: 0777 884913 Mobile: 0777 884913
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Mr. B.A.P.Fernando Administrative Secretary
Sri Lanka Chamber of Small Industry YMBA Buliding 126/10 B Fort Colombo 3. Tel : 2424505 Fax : 2424505 Mobile: 0777 737829 Email: [email protected]
Subadra Ellepola - Secretary,
Women's Chamber of Industry and Commerce
32, 1/1, Castle Street08 COLOMBO
Sri Lanka Phone : +94 1 699475, 675748
Fax : +94 1 699475 Email : [email protected]
ICC Sri Lanka
141/7, Vauxhall StreetP.O. Box 1733
COLOMBO 02Sri Lanka
Phone : +94 1 307841 Fax : +94 1 307841
Email : [email protected] Web : http://www.iccsl.lk
Mr. Ajith Waththuhewa. Chairman
Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Uva Province
C/o Central Pre Cured Retraders (Pvt) Ltd 3, Jayanthi Mawatha
PelawattaBattaramulla.
Tel : 2784527, 055 22 23746Mobile : 0714 466778
Email : [email protected]
Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF)
SECRETARIATNo: 16 De Fonseka Road
Colombo 05Sri Lanka.
Tel : +94 11 4542231, +94 11 4528494 Fax : + 94 11 2501753
E-Mail : [email protected]
Mr. W. Hasitha Tillekeratne (Chairman)
National Gem & Jewellery Authority
25, Galle Face Terrace, Colombo 03 Tele: 2329352/ 2390650
Email – [email protected] No.: 2329352
Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association
No. 38, Frankfurt Place,Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.
Tel : +94-11-2597226 / 2597470Fax : +94-11-2597250
E-mail: [email protected] www.facetssrilanka.com
Association Website : www.slgja.org
Gemmologist Association of Sri Lanka.
Postal Address : # 275/75, Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo - 07, Sri Lanka.
Telephone : +94 - 11 - 7 202 032 Fax : +94 - 11 - 2 589 293
E-Mail : [email protected] [email protected]
Web : www.gemmology.lk
Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association
45, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.
00700 Email: sl-apparel@sltnet.
+9411 2675050, 2674528 +9411 2683118
E-mail: [email protected]
Mr.Sarath De Silva (President)
Sri Lanka Fruit & Vegetable Producers', Processors' & Exporters Association
C/o. Consolidated Business Systems 27 A Papiliya Road Nugegoda Tel : 2821013
Fax : 2856476, Mobile: 072 2220107 E-mail: [email protected]
MR. LAKSHMAN DE SILVA Vice Chairman
EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF SRI LANKA50, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 2
Tel: +94 011 2421745 – 7 Fax: +94 011 2449352
Software Exporters Association
C/o Ceylon Chamber of Commerce50 Nawam Mawatha
Colombo 02Sri Lanka.
Tel: (+94) 1 2421745 - 6
Email - [email protected]
Sri Lanka Computer Vendors'AssociationSri Lanka Computer Vendors'Association
51,Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, 51,Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07, Colombo 07,
Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka. +94-11-2665261 / +94-11-2665261 /
+94-11-4713822 +94-11-4713822 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected]
Fax : 94-11-4713821Fax : 94-11-4713821
Mr. Chandralal De Silva President
Sri Lanka Footwear Association
127/10, Old Kanda Road Dalugama Kelaniya
Tel : 2913994 Fax : 2910678
Email: [email protected]
National Contractors Association National Contractors Association of Sri Lankaof Sri Lanka
No. 350 A, Pannipitiya Road No. 350 A, Pannipitiya Road PelawatthePelawatthe
Battharamulla Battharamulla Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.
Tel : +94 11 2786325, +94 11 4541743 Tel : +94 11 2786325, +94 11 4541743 Fax : +94 11 2784355 Fax : +94 11 2784355
Mr. R S Wickramasinghe Mr. R S Wickramasinghe (Chairman ) (Chairman )
LankaLanka ConfectioneryConfectionery Manufacturers Association Manufacturers Association
68, Wijaya Road, 68, Wijaya Road, Kolonnawa Kolonnawa
Tel : 2855366 Tel : 2855366 Fax : 2855366 Fax : 2855366
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Praneeth Peiris Mr. Praneeth Peiris National President 2007 National President 2007
Junior Chamber of Sri LankaJunior Chamber of Sri Lanka 02 Eveelyn Mawatta 02 Eveelyn Mawatta Negambo Negambo
Tel : 031 2220243 Tel : 031 2220243 Fax :031 2222444 Fax :031 2222444
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0777-489909 Mobile: 0777-489909
STC General Trading Company Limited
Successor to Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation. 100, Nawam Mawatha,
Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.
Email: [email protected] Fax; (+94) 011 2447970
Phone:(+94) 011 2422341 - 4
Cyber Trader/TradenetSL
No. 42 Nawam Mw,Colombo-02,
Sri Lanka.Phone: 94 11 2300702
Fax: 94 11 2305211E-mail: [email protected]
Furniture Lanka Showroom and Factory
55/B Uda BokalawelaPattiyawatta
KandySri Lanka
Tel: +94 (0)81 2490201Email: [email protected]
Olanda Furnitures
No.30, Leyn Baan Street, Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
Tel: (0094) 091-2234398 Fax: (0094) 091-2246128
E-mail: [email protected] generally open from Sunday to Saturday 9.00am to 6.00pm.
Cyber Concepts (pvt) Ltd (Home Furniture)
16, Quarry Road, Dehiwela, Sri Lanka.Tel : 94 11 2761734, Fax : 94 11 2715117
Contact Persons :Ravi Rajapathirana (MD/CEO)
Hot Line : 94 714288081
Skype ID : ravira4437 E-mail : [email protected]
Ezzeth - Sri Lanka Furnishings, Curtain and Furniture Specialist
No. 360, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya. Sri Lanka.
Phone: 94 - 602193960 Fax: 94-11- 2942242
Email: [email protected]
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