The International Partner Search (IPS), International Company Profile (ICP) and Gold Key services provided by the Department of Commerce are available through the Embassy for U.S. companies looking to appoint a local representative in Sri Lanka.  Interested companies should contact the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Assistance Centers in their respective states.  Contact your local U.S. Export Assistance Center for advice and support on exporting to Sri Lanka . U.S. Commercial Service (FCS) has many services to help US exporters interested in entering into the Sri Lankan market.

Direct Line for American Business: The Direct Line for American Business program connects U.S. businesses with American Ambassadors and U.S. mission personnel overseas, making you part of our “country team.” You will get up-to-the minute information on markets vital to your business, and learn about new sectors and tenders to help you expand your business. For more information and to receive announcements of new calls, click here.

The Business Information Database System (BIDS) gives U.S. businesses up to date information about significant foreign government and multilateral development bank procurements. Through an interactive map interface, businesses can find new export opportunities, validated by U.S. government economic and commercial experts overseas. Public and private partners can link to or download BIDS data for matchmaking, analysis, or other purposes.

Contact in-country business support organizations in Sri Lanka:
American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce