Frequently asked questions

  • Foreign individuals cannot directly own freehold land in Sri Lanka. However, there are legal pathways available: you can either purchase through a Sri Lankan company with at least 51% local ownership, lease land for up to 99 years, or buy a condominium unit.

    We coordinate the entire company setup end-to-end, including incorporation, shareholder arrangements, lease agreements, and the legal protections required to safeguard your interests.

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  • Absolutely. We can coordinate the entire company setup end-to-end, including incorporation, shareholder arrangements, lease agreements, and the legal protections required to safeguard your interests.

    Our company incorporation services are available independently, regardless of whether you purchase a property through us or not.

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  • Buying land in Sri Lanka involves unique local laws, paperwork, and regional nuances that can be difficult to navigate alone.

    In a consultation, we can help you understand where and what to buy, what to avoid, and what your options are as a foreign buyer.

  • No. Although we always recommend to view lands in person, many of our clients start the process remotely. We can coordinate video viewings, legal representation, and documentation through verified local professionals—ensuring transparency throughout the process.

  • We typically make between 3% to 5% of the property value, paid by the seller once a property is sold. You don’t pay more when buying through us, our prices reflect the asking prices set by the owners. In most cases, you’ll pay the same as if you were buying directly from the owner.

    We always work in your best interest to negotiate the best possible price.

    We recommend to always confirm with your agent at the outset whether the fee is the responsibility of the seller, the buyer, or shared between both parties.

  • Funds are usually brought into the country through an Inward Investment Account (IIA): the account that lets you bring foreign funds into Sri Lanka legally and registers your investment with the Central Bank, so you can repatriate later without restriction.

    You can open an IIA at any Sri Lankan bank with your passport and a few documents, and we'll guide you through it.

  • Buying here comes with a few predictable costs.

    Stamp duty is 4% of the purchase price, and lawyer fees typically run 1–2%, depending on the sale.

    Beyond that, you'll budget for the deed and title search, the survey and topographic plans, and any approvals the property purchase requires. We coordinate each of these and tell you what to expect upfront.

  • It depends largely on whether your company structure is already in place.

    Many clients sign a pre-sale agreement with the landowner while it's being set up—usually for a month, with a small deposit—to hold the property in the meantime. This takes around 4-6 weeks and we recommend starting this process as soon as you have decided to invest in land in Sri Lanka.

    If the deeds are clear and your company and accounts are ready, the purchase itself can move quickly.

  • Yes, through our trusted team of lawyers. We can carry out a full due diligence check on a property whether or not you go on to buy it with us.

  • Yes. Even when land isn't purchased through us, we can support you by:
    Incorporating your companies
    Carry out a full due diligence check
    Advise you throughout
    Coordinate the process through to completion.

    You get the same registered, end-to-end support.

  • Because we bring everything a safe purchase needs together in one registered, accountable team: local knowledge, an honest read on price, legal due diligence through our trusted lawyers, the company structure, and coordination through to the signed deed. You're never passed between strangers or left guessing.

  • Many of the land opportunities in Sri Lanka are not offered on an exclusive basis. Publishing detailed listings online often leads to photos, locations and information being copied and redistributed.

    Rather than maintaining a public catalogue, we work more personally. Once we understand what you're looking for, we curate a selection of suitable properties—including opportunities that are never advertised publicly. This allows us to protect our network, maintain trusted relationships with landowners, and provide you with access to the most relevant options instead of hundreds of outdated or duplicated listings.