You are here:

You are not logged on.  Log on to Internet Banking to Internet Banking Icon: Not logged on

EXPORTERS (DIRECT/INDIRECT) / HOTELIERS FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNT(S) – (EFCA/HFCA)
Banking Accounts

Eligilbility

Firms or companies resident in Sri Lanka who are providing professional services to their overseas clients or to local firm or companies who earn foreign exchange.

Requirements

  • Bank’s standard account opening forms should be completed.
  • Initial deposit USD 2,500/- or equivalent in other currencies approved/specified by Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
  • Copy of the export registration certificate issued by the SLEDB- original to be sighted by the bank – (for EFCA a/cs)- Copy of certificate registration with Sri Lanka Tourist Board (for HFCA)
  • Original NIC/PP to be sighted and copies retained by the Bank for Sole Proprietorship/Partnerships and copies of NIC/PP of directors and signatories to be retained for LTD Liability companies.

Additional Documentation

  • • Sole Proprietorship/Partnership

    • Copy of Business Registration (Original to be sighted).

Further Information

  • Credits restricted solely to proceeds of exports, Inward Remittances in the name of the account holders.
  • Account to be maintained in the Bank’s Domestic Unit.
  • Could be in the form of Savings or Call or Fixed Deposit accounts.
  • No cheque books issued.
  • Debits to accounts do not qualify for tax exemption.

Limited Liability Companies

  • Certificate of Incorporation.
  • Form 48
  • Board Resolution duly signed by The Chairmen of the meeting and countersigned by the company secretary.
  • Memorandum & Article of Association.

    (All original documents to be sighted by the Bank)