Starting a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) in Trincomalee is now a fully digital process via the eROC (e-Registrar of Companies) portal. Use this checklist to ensure 100% compliance and secure your business foundation in the Eastern Province, positioning your venture to benefit from the strategic port and emerging commercial opportunities.
Phase 1: Pre-Incorporation (Name & Setup)
| Action | Details & Compliance | Fee (Incl. 18% VAT) |
| 1. Check Name Availability | Verify uniqueness on the DRC website. (Ensure it’s distinct, especially in the Trincomalee city and port area). | N/A |
| 2. Create eROC Account | Register as a new user. Use an active email for all official communication from the DRC. | Free |
| 3. Reserve Company Name | Submit the reservation request via eROC dashboard. The name is valid for 3 months upon approval. | LKR 2,360.00 |
Phase 2: eROC Incorporation (Forms & Fees)
After name approval, you must complete the statutory filing requirements online.
| Action | Mandatory Stakeholder Details | Compliance Requirement |
| 4. Input Company Data | Registered Office Address (e.g., Dockyard Road, Inner Harbour Road, Uppuveli), Main Business Objective. | Ensure consistency with proposed Articles. |
| 5. Enter Stakeholder Details | Director(s) (Min. 1), Shareholder(s) (Min. 1), and a Resident Registered Company Secretary. | 360 Accountants fulfills the mandatory Company Secretary role, simplifying your filing. |
| 6. Disclose Beneficial Ownership | Report any natural person holding $10\%$ or more ownership or effective control (as per Companies Act). | Critical 2025 Update: Mandatory for all companies. |
📝 Statutory Document Filing & Fees
The eROC system generates these forms. They must be downloaded, manually signed, scanned, and uploaded.
| Document (Form) | Description | Total Fee (Incl. 18% VAT) |
| Articles of Association (AoA) | Internal rulebook (Table A standard or Custom Draft). | LKR 2,360.00 |
| Form 1 | Application for Incorporation | LKR 4,720.00 |
| Form 18 | Consent and Certificate of Director | LKR 2,360.00 (per director) |
| Form 19 | Consent and Certificate of Secretary | LKR 2,360.00 |
⚠️ DOCUMENT WARNING: All uploaded documents must be clear, signed, A4 size, and in PDF format. Incorrect submissions are the primary cause of delay for Trincomalee-based submissions.
Phase 3: Post-Incorporation Compliance (Activation)
Immediately after receiving your certificate, activate these mandatory compliance steps.
| Compliance Task | Authority | Deadline/Requirement |
| 1. Public Notice | ROC | Handled Automatically by the Registrar (Gazette and newspaper publication). |
| 2. Obtain TIN | IRD | Register for a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) via the IRD e-services portal. |
| 3. Financial Records | Companies Act | Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and financial statements (mandatory). |
| 4. Tax Filing | IRD | Final Corporate Income Tax (CIT) return is due 8 months after the financial year-end. (Standard rate: $30\%$). |
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