To be recognized as a legal service provider to the proprietary plantation sector in Sri Lanka, the following registrations and approvals are required:
- Registrar of Companies (ROC)
- Obtain a Business Registration Number (BR No) from the Department of the Registrar of Companies to establish your legal entity.
- Website: roc.gov.lk
- Professional Planters Recognition
- Secure a Recognition Number from the National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM), confirming your status as a Proprietary Planter. This is a mandatory primary requirement for registration.
- Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
- Register with the IRD to obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for tax compliance.
- Website: ird.gov.lk
- Divisional Secretariat Registration
- Obtain a Trade or Service Permit Number from your local Divisional Secretariat Office to operate legally in the region.
- Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB)
- Register with the EDB to receive a Registration Number for export-related services or international recognition.
- Website: edb.gov.lk
Compliance with these registrations ensures your legal and professional recognition as a service provider to the proprietary plantation sector.