10th China-south Asia Exposition & The 30th China Kunming Import And Export Fair 2026 (South Asia Pavillion)
The 13th Session of the Sri Lanka - Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) and the 8th Session of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Commerce Secretary Level Talks
National Training on Trade Remedies Successfully Concluded at the Department of Commerce
UK DCTS Rules of Origin Reform Strengthens Apparel Market Access for Enhanced Preference Countries Including Sri Lanka
Department of Commerce Holds Religious Observances to Commence the New Year 2026
Department of Commerce Contributes Rs. 600,000 to the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

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Vision

“Raising living standards of the people through international trade relations”

Mission

“To develop and promote Sri Lanka’s foreign trade relations at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels by the effective implementation of government trade policy, with a view to raising the standards of living and realizing a higher quality of life through the increase of total production, income and employment levels, thereby actively contributing to the overall economic growth of Sri Lanka.”

What are the different fees associated with COOs?

 
Initial registration of companies for certificate of origin - Rs 15,000/- per Company (onetime payment)
 
Issuance of certificate of origin - Rs 1500/-
 
Issue of duplicate of COO - Rs 1500/-
 
Issue copy of the COO - Rs 750/-
 
Issue a true copy of the COO - Rs 500/-
 
Tariff Rate Quota Certificate(TRQC)-Rs 750/-
 

What are the fees for Residence visa recommendations?

 
Applicant – Rs. 17,250
 
Dependent - Rs. 17,250/= per adult
 
Rs. 8050/- + per Child below sixteen years of age