3.Attracting investment and special economic zones

Special Zone Attraction Section

── Special Economic Zone

Special Zone Attraction

The Post-Dubai Destination. Where the World’s Capital is Heading.

Singapore levies 17% corporate tax. Dubai levies 9%. Even these cities — celebrated as the world’s great tax havens — pale in comparison to the extraordinary incentives of Port City Colombo. Up to 15 years of full corporate tax exemption. Zero personal income tax. 100% foreign ownership. This is the power of Sri Lanka’s Port City Colombo Special Economic Zone — now drawing the attention of financial institutions, investment funds, and FX companies worldwide.

── What is Port City Colombo

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An Artificial Island Built Off the Coast of Colombo

A 269-hectare artificial island constructed off the coast of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. Developed with Chinese investment support, it is emerging as a next-generation financial and business hub — a special economic zone on a scale comparable to Singapore’s Marina Bay, drawing global attention.

SEZ

A Special Economic Zone with an Independent Legal Framework

Established under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act (2021) as an independent Special Economic Zone, Port City Colombo operates under a regulatory environment entirely separate from Sri Lanka’s domestic economy and legal system. Investor protection and dispute resolution frameworks are built to international standards.

── Why Now

Singapore and Dubai are saturated Office rents and living costs in Singapore have reached the highest levels in the world, driving up the cost of new market entry. Dubai faces equally intensifying competition, and first-mover advantages are rapidly eroding. The time to transition to the next financial hub is now.

Sri Lanka has emerged from its crisis and entered a stable growth phase Just two years after the 2022 economic crisis, Sri Lanka achieved real GDP growth of +5.0%. Under the IMF support program, fiscal reconstruction is progressing and economic stabilization has been confirmed. With the crisis behind it, entry costs are now at their lowest — making this the ideal moment to move.

Incentives are legally guaranteed The tax incentives established under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act carry legal protection that survives changes in government. Regulations No. 1 of 2025 (effective September 2025) have further clarified the framework, significantly improving predictability for investors.

A strategic geopolitical position at the crossroads of the Indian Ocean Sri Lanka sits at the strategic heart of the Indian Ocean, connecting India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The Indian Ocean region is widely recognized as the next major growth axis of the global economy — and Port City Colombo stands at its center.

── Who We Invite

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Investment Funds

Establishing offshore bases for hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital

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FX & Securities Firms

Scheme design and local entity establishment for financial operators seeking new licensing jurisdictions

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Family Offices

Private wealth management bases for international asset diversification for HNW individuals and business owners

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High-Net-Worth Investors

Achieving international asset diversification and tax optimization through real estate and financial schemes

── Tax Advantage

	Port City Colombo	Singapore	Dubai (UAE)
Tax Exemption Period	Up to 15 Years 0%	None (incentives available)	None
Corporate Tax Rate	Effective ~1.5%	17%	9%
Personal Income Tax	0%	Up to 22%	0%
Foreign Ownership	100% Allowed	100% Allowed	100% Allowed

※Based on Regulations No. 1 of 2025 (effective September 2025). Tax exemption period up to 15 years (Primary BSI).
※Tax regulations are subject to change. Please contact us for the latest information.

── Next Step

There is no earlier moment to enter Port City
than right now.

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