The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 13 October 2021, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 5.00 per cent and 6.00 per cent, respectively. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering the macroeconomic conditions and expected developments on the domestic and global fronts. The Board reiterated its commitment to maintaining inflation at the targeted levels over the medium term with appropriate measures, while supporting the economy to reach its potential in the period ahead.
The ninth edition of the series ‘A Step by Step Guide to Doing Business in Sri Lanka’ published by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is now available, in English medium, for the public. This is a source document, which contains information relevant for the business community and foreign investors, and facilitates saving their time and cost in accessing such information. The booklet encompasses, in a single source, all prevailing regulations applicable for starting, operating, and closing a business enterprise in Sri Lanka and the other information useful for potential entrepreneurs.
