Yasanga
@zeejay
American looking for information about England
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American
Speaks Sinhala, English
Registration: 18 February 2013
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Transfer by Lahiru36
Hi, is there a way my mom can transfer money to me from Sri Lanka to USA ?
Western Union doesn't allow transferring from Sri Lanka to USA. You need a bank to bank transfer. Else, if you have a debit card and PayPal, you can transfer it to the person in US. Whats the purpose, amount, whether you have a RFC account, ... Read More
Small business requirements by mojojojo
Hi.. My name is Mo and I have visited Sri Lanka 3 times in 2016, thats how much I love the place and the people. I am interested in having a small restaurant/guesthouse on the southern coast and am trying to gather accurate information through ...
If you are to start a business, first check whether you have enough cash in hand. Roughly USD 250,000 + additional USD 10,000 spend on licensing needs. Individuals will suggest partnerships and other options. If its involving properties, fixed ... Read More
How to start a proprietership business in Sri Lanka by expat? by puriabhishek22
Hello My name is Abhishek. I am from India. Currently I am working in Sri lanka with one a manufacturing company. I want to start my own proprietership business involving importing and trading of some products in sri lanka. I want to know what are ...
Proprietary businesses are for locals. If you need 100% stake, and in to manufacturing, you need minimum of USD 250,000 ready to invest + additional 10K plus to get the required licenses. Read More
Starting a VOIP Business in UK by e_huda
I am planning to invest in UK and start a VOIP business i.e. route selling, Pin Less calling card, etc. in UK. Is there anybody in the forum involved with such business? Anybody can suggest me whether this business will be well running and ...
Whats the planned investment? PM me with more details. Read More
START A INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN SRILANKA by ANTONAK
I WANNA START A INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN SRILANKA. I HV DONE FULL RESERACH ABOUT IT AN SURE IT WILL MAKE PROFIT. IM SEARCHING A BUSINESS PARTNER /PARTNERS TO START IT I CAN INVEST MY SHARE CONTACT [Moderated: Please send numbers in private]
The cost involved in setting up an international school is very high. There is a different proposal to connect unemployed graduates with required work experience leading to job placements. Suites for the India. Read More
Can Someone tell me how to registar a business in Philippines. by sbleakley21
Hi Guys. Im ready to begin business in Phil with my partner who is philipino. Can someone tell or advise me on how to registar my business. Shane.
I am in to the tech and startup scene and having a operation in Philippine found to be beneficial for me. Do you know a structure suited me. If I have a Philippine partner, is it easy to submit the papers online (like in UK) and get the ... Read More
is there a good dentist in Colombo? by elladik
i would be very grateful if someone can recommend a really good, tried and trusted dentist in Colombo. many thanks!
Dr Mayura Gamlath - His Clinic is next to the Laugfs outlet at Kohuwala. Very recently visisted Durdans, Nawaloka and Lanka Hospitals and found that they are there to empty your pocket. This fellow knowsthe subject and charges reasonable fee. Read More
Looking advice on how to open dollar debit account in local bank by Elena-8
Hello everyone, My name is Alyona, I'm arriving to Sri Lanka in one week, and planning to volunteer in local NGO, I will have a tourist visa. I have few questions: Is it still possible to open debit account being on tourist visa? which ...
If you are getting your salary in foreign corrency, FEEA or SFEEA accounts would help. Only issue is that you need a seperate LKR account to handle the local transactions. If your NGO is willing to provide the needy introduction, any local bank ... Read More
Foreign business owners Sri Lanka by Marmaduke
Hi, could anyone send me a recommended lawyer in Sri Lanka southern province to get details of how to start a business and get a work visa for a UK national. Thanks in Advance. Also I have tried to contact three separate Sri Lankan real estate ...
Marmaduke, Contacting property agents won't help. Do you have a business idea or a plan? If the answer is yes, do PM me. best way to address your needs would be speaking to BOI. if you have any issues, I can guide you to the relevant person. For ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Hi Sam, I understand your point.... But these guys neither bring in any healthy investment nor add any value to the foreign exchange drain... Its time to focus on some startups and invite them to be in here... or focus on middle eastern men ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Guy is not going to bring in or share any benefit... Trying to use the system and the country to keep him safe guard... Genuine investors and entrepreneurs are always welcome but not these guys... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
@samsrilanka, Do you know the fact that ppl like Simon are here is to avoid the taxes or to get the benefits? He is not bringing in anything to support the economy here and last week I had the discussion with minister of finance... tone is clear... ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
By the way company formation regulation going to change and I don't think your case would fit in here Simon... Better trying elsewhere such as Vietnam or Myanmar... Read More
Opening a business in Japan by rohitpokharel
I tried out in different site regarding the cost and labor entailed in opening some mid range leisure business in cities of japan excluding Tokyo. I am quite sure that someone over this forum would be able me or at least provide some information ...
This thread found to be too old. If you want to open up a 40 seat restaurant, pub or similar, cost would be coming around 20,000,000 in yen or 200,000 USD. Read More
shippping by garymota
I was wondering what the cheapest way to ship out of sri lanka to the United states? something like 45 - 68 kg. would i use a shipping company or fed-ex, ups, or dhl. I would like to use a shipping company i think it might be cheaper ups, fed-ex, ...
Any shipping company would do this... Get the directory and talk to any of the local shipping agencies... They would arrange the job for you... Read More