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Resident Director Services in Sri Lanka

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  Foreign businesses entering Sri Lanka often ask whether they need a resident director in Sri Lanka to establish and operate a local company. The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Sri Lanka's Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 requires a private company to have at least one director and a public company to have at least two directors. The legislation does not establish a general rule that every director must be resident in Sri Lanka. However, separate local-person requirements can apply to overseas companies and beneficial ownership administration. This distinction is important for international investors because a resident director, a local representative, and an authorised person are not necessarily the same role. For foreign-owned businesses, selecting the correct structure before incorporation can prevent unnecessary appointments and help establish a more effective corporate compliance framework. Key Highlights  1. Sri Lanka does not impose a blanket resident-dire...
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Software Company Registration in India for UK Companies

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Software Company Registration in India for UK Companies India provides UK software businesses with several ways to establish a technology presence, including a software development centre, R&D operation, SaaS business, IT services company or commercial subsidiary. The right structure depends on whether the UK parent wants to develop software, serve Indian customers, conduct research or build an Indian delivery team. For a UK company, Software Company Registration in India for UK Companies normally involves more than incorporating a company with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The parent company needs to consider foreign investment, FEMA, banking, taxation, GST, intellectual property and transactions between the UK and Indian entities. UK-India technology and services activity is already substantial. UK government trade data for the four quarters ending Q4 2025 shows £1.6 billion of UK services exports to India in telecommunications, computer and information services, while Indi...
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How to Start an LLC in Ghana

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  How to Start an LLC in Ghana How to Start an LLC in Ghana Ghana is becoming an important business destination in West Africa, attracting local entrepreneurs and international investors across technology, manufacturing, trading, agriculture, professional services, logistics and other sectors. For people searching for how to start an LLC in Ghana , an important distinction is necessary. While “LLC” is widely used internationally, Ghana's corporate framework generally uses the structure private company limited by shares. Company incorporation is governed by the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) and administered by the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC). Foreign investors may also have additional requirements under the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) framework. Starting a company therefore involves more than incorporation. Entrepreneurs need to select the right structure, prepare corporate information, complete tax registration, assess foreign investment requirements and...
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