# Sri Lanka Invest | Kenglobe Lanka > Kenglobe Lanka Construction & Investment (Pvt) Ltd is an Israeli-founded investment consultancy, construction and infrastructure group headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Since the early 2000s it has guided Israeli and international investors through investing in Sri Lanka, from feasibility and BOI incentives to project implementation and aftercare. English site: https://www.srilanka-invest.com · Hebrew site: https://srilanka-invest.co.il/he/ ## Company facts - Legal name: Kenglobe Lanka Construction & Investment (Pvt) Ltd - Brand: Sri Lanka Invest / Kenglobe Lanka - Founded: early 2000s, by an Israeli entrepreneur who settled in Sri Lanka - Headquarters: Colombo, Sri Lanka; representation in Israel - Languages: Hebrew and English - The company's chairman also serves as chairman of the Israel–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce - Works closely with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) and other government authorities - Activities: real estate and construction, tourism, IT, agriculture, manufacturing, security, human-resource development, energy (hydroelectric, energy efficiency) and infrastructure (communication systems, smart transport) - Initial consultation: free of charge ## Contact - Israel mobile: +972-544-268-750 - Sri Lanka mobile: +94-777-425-091 - Email: sh@kenigs.com - WhatsApp: +972-544-268-750 (every site link opens a prefilled draft identifying the message as coming from the website) - Contact page: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/contact/ (Hebrew: https://srilanka-invest.co.il/he/contact/) ## Services 1. Investment Advisory Services: personalised guidance to identify profitable opportunities in Sri Lanka's fastest-growing sectors. 2. Market Research & Feasibility Studies: data-driven sector reports on tourism, logistics, renewable energy and technology. 3. Strategic Partnership Development: introductions to trusted Sri Lankan partners and public-private partnerships. 4. Project Facilitation & Liaison: permits, approvals and coordination with government bodies. 5. Incentive & Regulatory Guidance: BOI incentives, tax benefits and sector regulation. 6. Aftercare & Expansion Support: operational scaling, reinvestment advice and local networking. Engagement process: (1) initial consultation, (2) market analysis, (3) investment proposal, (4) partnership development, (5) ongoing support. Investor-support pillars: personal and legal guidance; licensing and incentives; local partner connections; strategic planning and market intelligence; logistics and operations support; finance and tax benefits; after-investment service; links to universities and research institutions. ## Sectors - Tourism & Real Estate: resorts, luxury hotels, eco-tourism, coastal residential - Manufacturing & Industry: apparel, automotive components, electronics, advanced manufacturing - Green Energy: solar, wind, biogas - Technology & Innovation: development centres, start-ups, AI and fintech ## Active investment opportunities (all currently active) - [Colombo Luxury Residential Towers](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/listings/colombo-luxury-residential-towers/): pre-approved twin 50-floor towers, 580 units, 590,000 sq ft sellable, BOI 15-year tax holiday, piling complete; target investment USD 100M (Y1 35M, Y2 35M, Y3 30M), sales target USD 200M, projected profit USD 50–66M, ~4-year payback; 143 units reserved, USD 23M reserved sales, USD 4.5M advances collected; 180-perch privately owned land. - [Operating 3-Star Hotel for Sale, Wadduwa](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/listings/wadduwa-3-star-hotel-for-sale/): going concern on 55 perch, 12 rooms (2 with private jacuzzi), infinity pool, licensed bar, restaurant, staff quarters, owner's apartment, parking for ~15 cars; sold with furniture, equipment and future bookings; price on request. - [Kalametiya Beach – 8 Luxury Villas, Tangalle](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/listings/kalametiya-beach-8-luxury-villas/): 2.5 acres freehold beachfront land, 8 villas by an internationally renowned architect, Southern Province, near Hambantota Port and Mattala Airport; price on request. - [Luxury Hotel Development Site, Port City Colombo](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/listings/port-city-colombo-luxury-hotel/): 6 acres in the Island Living district, minimum investment USD 229M, 100% foreign ownership, 99-year lease, up to 25-year income-tax exemption, duty/VAT exemption on construction materials (30–40% saving), JV/PPP options. - [Mixed-Use Development Site, Central Colombo](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/listings/colombo-mixed-use-development/): ~0.3385 ha (0A-3R-13.85P), 99-year government lease, bid bond LKR 25M; payment 25% within 30 days of LOI (LKR 464,794,125) and 75% balance (LKR 1,415,298,111) within 3 months or in annual instalments. Figures are as presented by project owners and are not independently audited; investors should complete their own due diligence. ## News & economic insights - [A 7-to-10-day Sri Lanka itinerary for Israeli travellers](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-7-10-day-itinerary-for-israelis/): Typical 10-day arc from Colombo through Kandy, tea country, safari and the south coast; can be shortened to 8–9 days. Hebrew version at /he/blog/sri-lanka-7-10-day-itinerary-for-israelis/. - [Best time to visit Sri Lanka for travellers from Israel (2026)](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-sri-lanka-israelis-2026/): South and west beaches are most comfortable roughly December–March; the east coast is often better around July–September; October is the least stable month, according to the Elephant Tours weather guide we opened. - [Combining a Sri Lanka investment trip with a tour](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-combining-investment-trip-with-a-tour/): Cluster meetings in Colombo or Port City, then add Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country or the south coast as a consecutive stretch. - [Kosher food and Chabad in Sri Lanka](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/kosher-food-and-chabad-sri-lanka/): Official Chabad Sri Lanka and Chabad of Colombo pages (checked 13 November 2026); confirm opening hours before arriving. Private kosher itineraries are arranged with Elephant Tours, not through this investment site. - [Sri Lanka visa and ETA for Israelis in 2026](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-visa-eta-for-israelis-2026/): From 25 May 2026, Israeli nationals are among 40 countries eligible for a free 30-day tourist ETA, which must still be obtained before arrival on the official portal https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/. Extensions beyond 30 days are paid; older fee tables are not repeated here. - [Budget 2027: proposed new investment agency and a 200% capital allowance](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-budget-2027-investment-incentives/): Presented 12 November 2026. Optional 200% enhanced capital allowance from 1 April 2027 for BOI-approved export manufacturing or tourism projects of at least USD 3 million; new Treasury-owned investment promotion agency; Investment Protection Bill referred to the Attorney General. - [WindForce advances solar, wind and grid-scale battery storage](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/windforce-sri-lanka-renewable-energy-2026/): 12 November 2026 first-half update. 100 MW Rividhanavi solar park reached financial close; five BESS sites now operating in a 130 MW / 520 MWh programme; pipeline of more than 240 MW. - [Port City Colombo: USD 1.12 billion invested as construction advances](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/port-city-colombo-investment-update-november-2026/): CPCEC told Parliament primary investments on nine leased parcels reached USD 1.12 billion; five earlier proposals were withdrawn; 68 secondary strategic businesses disclosed about USD 166.87 million in five-year commitments. - [Highest October arrivals on record: 168,625 visitors in 2026](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-october-2026-record-tourist-arrivals/): SLTDA figures reported 3 November 2026. Jan–Oct arrivals passed 1.86 million but were still 1.5% below a year earlier; earnings have not yet risen with arrivals. - [New manufacturing FDI in Horana and Ingiriya](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-manufacturing-fdi-october-2026/): Zydus Sunshine signed a BOI agreement on 13 October 2026 for a pharma plant (phased investment of more than USD 20 million); HDDES Extracts signed a supplementary agreement on 16 October unlocking a USD 26.3 million spice-processing facility. - [IMF staff reach agreement on Sri Lanka’s seventh EFF review](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/imf-seventh-review-sri-lanka-october-2026/): 4 October 2026 staff-level agreement. Board approval would unlock about USD 345 million, subject to the 2027 budget and a financing assurances review. Reserves USD 6.9 billion at end-August; Q2 growth 4.2%. - [Colombo West terminal Phase II inaugurated, doubling capacity to 3.2 million TEUs](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/colombo-west-terminal-phase-two-2026/): USD 750 million expansion inaugurated 30 September 2026 by APSEZ, John Keells and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. - [Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka to B- with a stable outlook](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/fitch-upgrades-sri-lanka-b-minus-2026/): 22 September 2026 upgrade from CCC+. Fitch still flags high public debt and modest reserve buffers. - [Sri Lanka Offshore Licensing Round 2026](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-offshore-licensing-round-2026/): Government licensing round SL2026-01, administered by PDASL under the Petroleum Resources Act No. 21 of 2021, offering four Mannar Basin exploration blocks totalling about 33,964 km². As published, bids are due 2 February 2027. Contact Kenglobe Lanka for guidance; this site does not publish third-party application routes. - [Sri Lanka Economic Update – January 2026](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-economic-update-january-2026/): GDP +5.3% (Q3 2025), OPR 7.75%, reserves USD 6.8B, CCPI 2.1%, Dec 2025 tourism 258,928 arrivals, remittances USD 879.1M; Cyclone Ditwah direct damage ~USD 4.1B. - [Free 7-Day Visa Extension (2026)](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-free-7-day-visa-extension-2026/): for travellers stranded by Middle East flight cancellations from 28 February 2026. - [Northern Investment Summit 2026](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/northern-investment-summit-2026/): 21–22 January 2026, Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre, Jaffna; organised by The Management Club. - [SLEIS 2025](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sleis-2025-global-thought-leaders/): Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit, 2–3 December 2025, Shangri-La Hotel Colombo; organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. - [Sri Lanka Economic Update – September 2025](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/sri-lanka-economic-update-september-2025/): GDP +4.9% (Q2 2025), inflation 1.2%, July exports USD 1.3B, reserves USD 6.2B, S&P upgrade to CCC+ (stable) on 19 September 2025. - [Port City Colombo – Best Knowledge Zone Asia-Pacific](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/port-city-colombo-best-knowledge-zone-award/): fDi Intelligence Global Free Zones of the Year 2025, plus sustainability commendation. ## Upcoming events - [Delegation to Sri Lanka — Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/events/israel-asia-chamber-delegation-2027/): 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, and led by Adv. Anat Bernstein-Reich. The official invitation (titled “Sri Lanka is calling you”) says the programme will include, among other things, Sri Lanka Expo 2027, meetings with the BOI, Bank of Ceylon and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, B2B meetings and professional tours, and a visit to Port City Colombo. An optional two-day tour may follow, subject to a minimum number of participants; tour dates and itinerary were not listed on the invitation. Register interest via sh@kenigs.com or WhatsApp; no prices are published on this site. - [Sri Lanka Expo 2027](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/events/sri-lanka-expo-2027/): Trade exhibition in Colombo, 14–17 January 2027, under the official tagline “Island with Infinite Opportunities.” Dates and tagline are taken from the official Save the Date; a specific hall is not named on that artwork. The Israel–Asia Chamber delegation programme includes a visit to the Expo. Register interest via sh@kenigs.com (subject: Sri Lanka Expo 2027 registration) or WhatsApp; no third-party or organiser registration links or contacts are published, and no prices are published on this site. The events index lists only upcoming events (end date today or later, Asia/Colombo, at build time). Past summits such as SLEIS 2025 and the Northern Investment Summit 2026 remain available as news articles under Insights, not as event pages. ## Investment guide (BOI) - [Why Sri Lanka — Investment Guide](https://www.srilanka-invest.com/investment-guide/): Restates, in our own words, investor-relevant facts as published by the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. Includes why Sri Lanka (1.9 billion South Asian market; DTAAs cited as 45 countries on the BOI “Why Sri Lanka” page, 46 in some other BOI materials; 26 bilateral investment treaties); BOI at a glance (1,600+ companies, 64% of national exports, 83% of industrial exports, 96% of garment and textile exports, 485,000 direct cumulative jobs); Section 16 vs Section 17 approval; company incorporation under the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007; published corporate tax rates (30% standard, 45% higher since 1 April 2025, 15% for certain service exports) from the 9 September 2026 incentives summary; strategic development projects (Act No. 14 of 2008; Gazette 2474/66 of 8 February 2026); qualifying investment minima; 16 published export processing zones and industrial parks with land premiums, 30-year leases and a 10% reservation fee; and foreign-ownership guidance (reserved, regulated and partly restricted activities). Kenglobe Lanka guides investors through BOI approval (sh@kenigs.com or WhatsApp). This site does not publish BOI or government application portals, office addresses or official contact details. ## Key pages - Home: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/ - Services: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/services/ - Opportunities: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/listings/ - Investment Guide: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/investment-guide/ - Insights: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/blog/ - Hebrew travel partner page (Elephant Tours): https://srilanka-invest.co.il/he/travel/ - Events: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/events/ - About: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/about/ - FAQ: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/faq/ - Privacy Policy & Terms: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/privacy-policy/ - Hebrew versions: replace https://www.srilanka-invest.com/ with https://srilanka-invest.co.il/he/ - Sitemap: https://www.srilanka-invest.com/sitemap-index.xml