Sri Lanka is positioned as the Gateway to Asia, with its open economy, superior logistics for serving as a regional trade hub, a resilient work force and ground breaking market access with the Indo-Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to the world's largest market.

The BOI's Promotion Department is the first stop for a foreign investor. Here investors can obtain information on the investment opportunities in Sri Lanka and the incentive packages on offer. Assistance can also be obtained in completing application forms and referring investors to the relevant department within the organization.

Completed forms must be submitted to the Appraisal Department. A fee of US$ 150, or the Rupee equivalent, is charged to process the applications. Once the completed form reaches the Appraisal Department, a case officer is assigned to assist and guide the investor throughout the approval process.