Business Registration & Secretarial

Does starting a business feel complicated?

Unsure where to begin?
Confused by legal requirements?
Worried about compliance and paperwork?

We handle the entire registration process, from name approval to incorporation and beyond, so you can focus on building your business, not navigating bureaucracy.

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Business registration
NHK Associates Delivers
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End-to-end company registration support from name approval to incorporation.

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Fast, accurate preparation and submission of registration documents.

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Dedicated guidance throughout the entire registration process.

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Ongoing compliance and corporate secretarial support after incorporation.

What we handle

Registration services, start to finish

Company Name Approval

We check availability and submit your preferred name options to the Registrar of Companies for approval.

Company Incorporation

Full incorporation with the Registrar of Companies, forms, declarations, and registration handled start to finish.

Articles of Association

Preparation of the Articles of Association and other constitutional documents required for incorporation.

TIN Registration

Taxpayer Identification Number registration with the IRD for the newly incorporated company, handled on your behalf.

Corporate Bank Account Support

Assistance with the documentation banks require to open a corporate current account after incorporation.

Corporate Secretarial Services

Annual returns, statutory registers, share transfers, director changes, all kept current after your company is live.

Trusted by entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka

We had the idea but no idea where to start. NHK walked us through every step: name approval, incorporation, TIN, bank account. We were operational in under three weeks.

K. Wijesekara
Founder · Pinnacle Retail Solutions

The paperwork side of starting a company felt overwhelming until we spoke to NHK. They handled everything and kept us updated at each stage.

P. Seneviratne
Managing Director · Vantage Consulting Group

We needed to incorporate quickly for a contract deadline. NHK turned it around in four days. Everything was done correctly the first time.

D. Aluthge
CEO · Clearpath Technologies

NHK handled our name approval and Articles of Association within days. The whole process was clear and we always knew what was happening next.

S. Rathnayake
Co-founder · Skyline Ventures

Setting up the corporate bank account was the part I was most worried about. NHK prepared all the documentation and we were approved first time.

M. Perera
Director · Coastline Media Group
Getting started

Information required to start your registration

Have these details ready and we can begin the process immediately.

Company Information

  • Proposed company name (2–3 options)
  • Nature of business / principal activities
  • Intended registered office address
  • Share capital amount
  • Number of shares to be issued
  • Preferred financial year end

Shareholder Information

  • Full legal name of each shareholder
  • NIC or passport number
  • Residential address
  • Contact number and email
  • Number and class of shares held
  • Signed consent form

Director Information

  • Full legal name of each director
  • NIC or passport number
  • Residential address
  • Occupation
  • Contact number and email
  • Signature specimen
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Anything not covered here, ask us and we will answer the same day.

Once all documents are in order, incorporation typically takes 3–5 working days with the Registrar of Companies. Name approval can take 1–2 days. We manage the process end-to-end so you are not waiting on paperwork.

There is no statutory minimum share capital for a private limited company in Sri Lanka. Most clients start with LKR 100,000 to LKR 1,000,000 in stated capital, though the right amount depends on your business and banking requirements.

Yes. Foreign nationals can be shareholders and directors of a Sri Lankan company. Depending on the ownership structure, Board of Investment (BOI) approval or specific sector licensing may also be required. We advise on this during onboarding.

After incorporation we handle TIN registration, assist with bank account opening documentation, and set up your statutory registers. We also map your first-year compliance calendar so no post-incorporation obligation is missed.

Yes. A registered office address in Sri Lanka is required. It must be a physical address where official correspondence can be received. We can advise on options if you do not yet have a fixed office location.

Contact

Talk to our team

Tell us what you need help with and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Office

Highlevel Plaza, Delkanda
No. 82, First Floor
Nugegoda 10250

Ready to start your business?

Tell us the name you have in mind. We will handle everything from there.

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