Starting a Business

Last activity 19 October 2012 by y S

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UltimOppMember06 August 2011 16:41:31

Hi There,

I'm thinking of moving to Colombo to start a chain of Opticians. Please, if someone can assist me with the following:

-Market- if there is currently a demand and if people will pay for service be making it a priority.
General requirements.
-Licensing.
-Average cost of glasses/contact lenses.
-Average cost of leasing commercial space.
-Any additional information that would help.

Cheers and thanks in advance...

ChristineViP08 August 2011 05:41:42

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Hi UltimOpp,

Welcome to Expat.com!

I hope you will get replies to your queries very soon.

I wish you good luck
Christine

UltimOppMember15 August 2011 12:44:45

Thank you for the warm welcome Christine...

pereraMember15 August 2011 15:24:06

Dear Brother
very good idea ..............I ll introduce you to a lady runs a
NGO specially related to your area of work - their organization is
" so others may see"
send me a email - fedele.lk@gmail.com
may your dreams come true .................jude

inventuresasiaMember18 October 2012 10:24:27

Hi UltimOpp,

If you are setting up your own manufacturing unit with an investment of $400,000.00 (50 million rupees or more) over a period of one year. I suggest registration under section 17 of BoI Law.
Please note that you cannot own a retailing company in Sri Lanka (It is restricted under the exchange control act.)
However there ways of getting around these issues. Email me on tania@inventures.asia if you have further inquiries.
Thanks and good luck!

y SGuest19 October 2012 08:35:59

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Hi,

On going commercial rates for show rooms in Colombo prime locations cost you around Rs 150 - 300 per sq ft, Office space
ranging around Rs 100 - 200 per sq ft. Ex Locations Colombo 2,3,4,5,7.

Good Luck,
Ray