Sri Lanka is a growing economy and is among the emerging markets of Asia, making it an attractive investment destination. Sri Lanka’s GDP per capita, currently 2-3x of South Asia’s average, is expected to double over the next 10 years. Sri Lanka is set to become a knowledge-driven economy with three times the growth expected in the number of graduates by 2025.

The Colombo Stock Exchange is the fastest-growing stock market in the region. It experienced a 70 percent increase in new investor registrations in 2020, along with zero capital gains and zero dividend withholding tax for foreign investors.