Offices in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Israel
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Kenglobe Lanka connects Israeli and international investors with vetted opportunities across Sri Lanka, from hotels and luxury real estate to energy and industry, with full support on approvals, BOI incentives and local partnerships.
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14–17 January 2027 · Colombo · Island with Infinite Opportunities
The Israel–Asia Chamber business delegation (12–16 January 2027) includes a visit to Expo 2027. Read the delegation programme · Event details.
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Upcoming delegation
12 January 2027 – 16 January 2027Colombo
A multi-sector business delegation to Colombo, 12–16 January 2027, organised by the Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce together with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Israel and the Manufacturers Association of Israel. The programme includes Sri Lanka Expo 2027, meetings with the Board of Investment, the Bank of Ceylon and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, B2B meetings and professional tours, and a visit to Port City Colombo.
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A strategic location on Asia’s trade routes, government-backed incentives and a skilled workforce make Sri Lanka one of Asia’s most promising markets.
At the crossroads of major sea and air routes linking South Asia, the Far East, Europe and the Americas: a natural gateway for East–West trade.
Sea and air ports ranked among the region’s most important, including one of the world’s 25 largest container ports and a key hub for global shipping lines.
Proximity to the Indian subcontinent gives direct access to the South Asian market of more than 1.9 billion consumers, as described by the BOI.
As published by the BOI, Sri Lanka has signed double taxation avoidance agreements with 45 countries (some BOI materials cite 46) and 26 bilateral investment promotion and protection treaties.
Sectors
Sri Lanka encourages foreign enterprise through government incentives, an open investment policy and a strategic position between Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Resorts, luxury hotels, eco-tourism and coastal residential projects. As published by the BOI, the qualifying minimum investment for tourism and leisure projects under its schedule is USD 500,000 (confirm the current figure before relying on it).
Modern industrial zones with infrastructure, a skilled workforce and government incentives. Leading segments include apparel, automotive components, electronics and advanced manufacturing. As published by the BOI, export-oriented manufacture of non-traditional goods has a qualifying minimum of USD 500,000; certain advanced-technology or large-scale local-market manufacturing is listed at USD 5 million.
Sri Lanka is committed to renewable energy: solar, wind and biogas. The government supports developers of sustainable projects. Separately, a 2026 government licensing round is offering offshore petroleum exploration blocks in the Mannar Basin to qualified energy companies — see our Insights article for a summary.
A fast-growing tech sector attracting international firms, with development centres, start-ups and activity in AI and fintech. As published by the BOI, IT, IT-enabled services and BPO have a qualifying minimum investment of USD 150,000; a reduced 15% corporate tax rate is published for the export of services including ICT (Investment Incentives summary, 9 September 2026).
Opportunities
Central Colombo, Sri Lanka
A pre-approved, privately owned twin-tower luxury apartment development in central Colombo: 2 × 50-floor towers, 580 units, piling completed. The project is described as eligible for BOI incentives, subject to BOI approval terms and conditions. The developer reports 143 reservations (expressions of interest and reservations). Target investment USD 100M against a projected sales value of USD 200M.
Wadduwa, west coast of Sri Lanka
An operating 3-star boutique hotel on the Wadduwa coast on 55 perch of land: 12 rooms, infinity pool, licensed bar and restaurant. Sold as a going concern with furniture, equipment and future bookings; price on negotiation, handled with full discretion.
Kalametiya, Tangalle
A boutique beachfront project of 8 luxury villas by an internationally renowned architect, on 2.5 acres of freehold land directly on Kalametiya Beach, minutes from Tangalle on Sri Lanka’s south coast. Price on request.
Process
A personal discussion to understand your goals and the Sri Lankan sectors that may fit.
We assess relevant opportunities, market context and regulatory points against your brief.
A written proposal, and introductions to trusted local partners and agencies where appropriate.
If you proceed, we stay involved through approvals, set-up and aftercare.
Insights
Travel & visas
Ten days is enough for a balanced route from Colombo to Kandy and tea country, then a safari and a finish on the south coast. Seven days means a conscious cut — usually fewer beach days or skipping a region — and should be built around the season, not as a race between sights.
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There is no single “best” month for the whole island. December–March is especially comfortable for the south and west coasts; July–September suits the east coast and safari. October is usually the least settled month. Build the route around the region, not only the departure date from Israel.
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A business visit to Colombo can grow into a few tour days — Sigiriya and Kandy, tea country, or the south coast — without turning the whole week into back-to-back meetings. Keep a recovery day after the flight, cluster meetings in Colombo or Port City, and plan the touring days in a single stretch, matched to the season.
Read moreKenglobe Lanka Construction & Investment (Pvt) Ltd is a Colombo-headquartered investment, infrastructure and construction group founded by an Israeli entrepreneur in the early 2000s. It advises local and international investors, with a particular focus on Israeli investors, through every stage of investing in Sri Lanka.
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) is the apex investment-promotion agency and a single-window facilitator: it attracts, approves and supports foreign and local investment, from site selection and statutory approvals to aftercare. As published by the BOI, more than 1,600 companies operate under it, accounting for 64% of national exports and 485,000 direct cumulative jobs. A project may be eligible for BOI incentives, subject to BOI approval terms and conditions. See our Investment Guide for published incentives and process, or ask Kenglobe Lanka to guide you through BOI approval.
It depends on the asset and structure. Condominium apartments and BOI-approved projects are generally described as open to foreign investors, while freehold land is restricted. Port City Colombo is described as permitting 100% foreign ownership of real estate; confirm the current rules with local legal counsel. We help verify the correct structure for each opportunity.
Israel mobile +972-544-268-750, Sri Lanka mobile +94-777-425-091, email sh@kenigs.com, or WhatsApp on +972-544-268-750.
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