Beneficial Ownership in Sri Lanka – Compliance Rules 202
Background Knowing who actually owns or controls a company might be a basic question, but until recently it has been
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July 24, 2026
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Sri Lanka Import Payment Rules – New 2026 Gazette Guide
On 18 June 2026, the Government of Sri Lanka published Extraordinary Gazette No. 2493/39, introducing the Imports and Exports (Control)
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July 24, 2026
Divorce in Sri Lanka – Who Gets the House and the Kids?
1. The Matrimonial Home and Other Separate Property This is one of the most common questions our family law team
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July 24, 2026
Arbitration in Sri Lanka – A Guide to the Arbitration Act
Arbitration in Sri Lanka is governed by the Arbitration Act No. 11 of 1995 (“The Act”). It is modelled on
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July 24, 2026
Sound and Scent Trademarks in Sri Lanka – The Legal Gap
Protecting Sounds and Scents in Sri Lanka – What Our Law Currently Says and Where It Must Go? Can a
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June 15, 2026
Sri Lanka VAT Changes 2026: Key Updates Businesses Must Know
A brief analysis of the saliant features of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026, imposing amendments to the VAT
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May 25, 2026
Maternity Benefits in Sri Lanka: Leave Entitlements & Employee Rights
What are the Maternity Benefits (including leave entitlements) in Sri Lanka? This article provides an overview of the saliant legal
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May 25, 2026
Employee Rights in a Business Sale in Sri Lanka
Transactions involving the sale of a business must be managed in a way that preserves employment continuity and minimises disruption.
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May 14, 2026
Sri Lanka Labour Tribunal Compensation Awards
If there is one question we get asked more than any other by employers in Sri Lanka, it is this,
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May 12, 2026
Termination of Employment in Sri Lanka
If you’ve ever had to let someone go in Sri Lanka, you will know it is nothing like what the
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May 12, 2026