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From solving the most complex legal problems and advising on some of the country’s most significant transactions, to navigating and moulding regulatory reform, FJ&G has always been a key player in the Sri Lankan market.
Yes. Sri Lanka has entered into double taxation treaties with various countries. Australia, Canada, China, India, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Vietnam are a few among them.
The following are considered current transactions:
A capital transaction is an international transaction (not being a current transaction) which necessitates a transfer of foreign exchange into or from Sri Lanka. Capital transactions specifically permitted by regulations issued under the Foreign Exchange Act are generally referred to as “permitted investments” or “permitted capital transactions”. Special permission may be sought from the Monetary Board of the Central Bank in respect of a capital transaction which is not recognized as a permitted investment
No. In terms of the Land (Restrictions on Alienation) Act No. 38 of 2014, non-nationals, foreign companies and companies incorporated in Sri Lanka with a direct or indirect foreign shareholding of 50% or more, are not permitted to acquire land in Sri Lanka after 01st January 2013, subject, however to the exemptions provided in the said Act.
FJ&G was ranked as a Band 1/Band 2 law firm for a majority of practice areas in the Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 guide.
FJ&G has been ranked a Tier 1 firm in all practice areas in the IFLR1000 2023 guide.
Asialaw has ranked FJ&G as an Outstanding law firm under category “General Business Law” in their 2023 guide.
FJ&G has been ranked as a Band 1/Band 2 law firm in the practice areas listed in the Legal500 2023 guide.