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Portcity business registration and structuring

Port City Colombo is Sri Lanka’s first multi-services SEZ: a 269-hectare, sea-reclaimed extension of Colombo’s CBD. Designed as a ring-fenced “live-work-play” hub, it aims to be South Asia’s next financial gateway. Regulated by the CPCEC; developed by CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd.

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Portcity business registration and structuring

Port City Colombo is Sri Lanka’s first multi-services SEZ: a 269-hectare, sea-reclaimed extension of Colombo’s CBD. Designed as a ring-fenced “live-work-play” hub, it aims to be South Asia’s next financial gateway. Regulated by the CPCEC; developed by CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd.

What's Included

Key features.

US$15B FDI Total foreign investment expected upon completion.
6.4M sqm GFA Massive total built-up floor area.
5 Districts Central Park, Island, Marina, Financial, International.
269HA CBD Extension Reclaimed land expanding Colombo's business district.
273,000 Population Expected residents in the city.
143,000 Jobs New employment created on completion.
Public Spaces 91HA public, 40HA green & beach.
Swimmable Lagoon 101HA lagoon for recreation.
Smart City Design Sustainable, world-class residential, commercial, leisure facilities.
Single Window Facilitator Streamlined approvals via the CPCEC Act.
Business Center Ready LEED Silver, flexible offices, EV charging.
Strong Traction 140+ companies approved and operational.
Why It Matters

The benefits.

7.5% Corporate Tax

Concessionary rate for four years initially.

0% Customs Duty

No border tariffs until operations begin.

Full Foreign Ownership

No local ownership or hiring restrictions.

Foreign Currency Freedom

16 currencies; salaries paid in foreign currency.

Ring-Fenced Economy

Financial system separate from domestic market.

BSI Incentives

Long-term fiscal perks for strategic businesses.

44 Tax Treaties

Double Tax Agreements across 44 countries.

Green Channel Visas

Fast-track investment, business, employment, residence visas.

Statutory Exemptions

Relief from multiple Sri Lankan Acts.

Dispute Resolution Centre

International arbitration with priority court hearings.

Strategic Location

20-25 minutes to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Wide Market Access

GSP+ and FTAs reaching billions of consumers.

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