Import and export of goods with Sri Lanka — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank and customs in 5 minutes. CISG since 2021, settlements in USD/LKR
Choose contract type →Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Sri Lankan partner
Import goods from Sri Lanka with a properly drafted trade contract.
Export goods to Sri Lanka with a properly drafted trade contract.
A contract for services from Sri Lankan companies.
A services contract for clients in Sri Lanka.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Sri Lanka ratified CISG in 2021. The Convention applies automatically to international commercial transactions.
CISG · 2021Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest tea exporters (Ceylon Tea). A phytosanitary certificate is required when importing food products. The Ceylon brand guarantees origin.
Ceylon Tea · tea and spicesThe LKR (Sri Lankan rupee) is unstable (following the 2022 crisis). International contracts are settled in USD. SWIFT via Peoples Bank, Commercial Bank.
USD · LKR unstableA Russian resident is required to repatriate proceeds within the contract deadlines. For amounts from 3 million RUB, a unique contract registration number (UNK) is issued.
173-FZ · repatriationAnswers to the most common questions
Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean known for producing tea, spices, and rubber. The country went through a severe economic crisis in 2022 but is recovering.
Business Registration Number from roc.gov.lk.
Ratified in 2021. For disputes — SLIAC or ICC.
The Port of Colombo is one of the largest ports in South Asia. From Novorossiysk via Suez — 18–25 days.