Guidance

Exporting to Sri Lanka

A guide for British businesses who are interested in developing their overseas trade and doing business in Sri Lanka.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 18 June 2014
• Last updated: 19 November 2024
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  1. 19 November 2024

     Sections 1, 3 and 4 amended with up-to-date information. General update of content fixing broken or outdated links.

  2. 11 July 2024

     References to named trade advisers removed and replaced with links to export support team.

  3. 13 August 2015

     2015 update of exporting to Sri Lanka guide.

  4. 18 June 2014

     Updated 2014 version of exporting to Sri Lanka guide.

  5. 18 June 2014

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 15 April 2025

See current information to:

•  explore opportunities for exporting to Sri Lanka in our country guide on great.gov.uk
•  find out how UK organisations can manage risk when doing business in Sri Lanka

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Doing business in Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka trade and export guide

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A detailed guide on doing business in and with Sri Lanka. The guide contains information on:

• challenges of doing business in Sri Lanka
• growth potential
• trade between the UK and Sri Lanka
• opportunities in Sri Lanka
• start-up considerations
• legal considerations
• tax and customs considerations
• entry requirements
• who to contact for more help

More information

Managing risk

Find out how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Sri Lanka.

Export opportunities and advice

Find more export advice and explore opportunities overseas on great.gov.uk.