Import and export of goods with Sri Lanka — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank and customs in 15 minutes. CISG since 2021, settlements in USD/LKR
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
Fill in the form, pay online — and download right away. The file is accepted by banks and customs.
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.