Restrictions on outward investment by Sri Lanka due to COVID-19
in Sri LankaTrade barrier summary
Sri Lanka has placed indefinite restriction on overseas investment until their current account balance recovers post COVID-19.
This restriction is mainly for local investors and is not imposed on foreign investors. The latter are free to take out the money invested in government securities.
Sectors affected
Resolved
No
Date reported
14 December 2020
Last updated
7 December 2021
Public ID
PID-GE3WOG
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