The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka has launched a new digital investment platform aimed at attracting foreign investors by providing direct access to project-ready business opportunities across multiple sectors.
The platform, titled “Ready to Invest”, is now available via Ready to Invest Sri Lanka
According to the BOI, the platform currently features 30 structured investment opportunities covering eight major sectors:
- Tourism and Leisure
- Manufacturing
- Transport and Logistics
- ICT, Innovation and Tech Park Development
- Agriculture and Agro Processing
- Urban and Mixed-use Development
- Aviation, Ports and Maritime Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy and Sustainability
The BOI stated that the initiative is intended to connect international investors with projects that are already prepared for foreign investment partnerships and implementation.
Highlighting Sri Lanka’s investment climate, the BOI noted:
- The country recorded 5% GDP growth in both 2024 and 2025
- Foreign direct investment inflows reached US$1.06 billion in 2025
- This represented a 73% increase compared to the previous year
The agency also stated that:
- BOI-approved projects worth approximately US$1.9 billion are ready to begin operations
The BOI further emphasized several advantages for investors, including:
- Permission for 100% foreign ownership in most sectors
- Guarantees for repatriation of capital and profits
- Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean
- Availability of a skilled English-speaking workforce
Authorities say the platform is part of broader efforts to position Sri Lanka as a competitive regional investment and logistics hub.
