APPLICABLE LAW

Roman - Dutch Law is the foundation of the law of property, but it has been greatly amended by legislation and local custom.

CEILING ON OWNERSHIP

Restriction on ownership of agricultural lands are regulated..[ More.. ]

LIABILITY OF FOREIGNERS TO PAY 100% TAX ON ACQUIRING PROPERTIES

If a non citizen (foreigner) or a Company incorporated in Sri Lanka with more than 25% of foreign participation in the equity [ More.. ]

REQUIREMENT OF NOTARIAL ATTESTATION

In view of the provisions of Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance (Chapter 84 of the Legislative Enactments of Sri Lanka [ More.. ]

STAMP DUTY APPLICABLE WHEN ACQUIRING IMMOVABLE PROPERTIES

In terms of the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act; (i) where the value of the property is [ More.. ]