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Is the one-day service for issuing certificates of business name registration available?
Not available at the moment.
How long does it take to issue certificates of business name registration?
The certificate can be obtained within a maximum of 3 to 5 working days if the relevant application form and other necessary documents are submitted correctly.
Should the original of the deed/ lease agreement/ rent agreement submitted for verification of the location of business be submitted along with the certified copy?
Yes. It will be compared with the certified photocopy and returned on the spot.
Who should certify that the deed/ lease agreement/ rent agreement is a true copy?
By a Notary.
Is any individual or joint business located in the Western Province can be registered in your Department?
This department mainly registers the business names of businesses maintained within Timbirigasayaya Divisional Secretary’s Division and any Divisional Secretary’s Division of Colombo District, and under the authority and control of the Registrar other Divisional Secretariats in the Western Province conduct the registration of business names maintained in their respective areas.
Is the National Identity Card compulsory for registration of Business Names?
Yes. It is compulsory in terms of the Statute.
If the National Identity Card is lost/ misplaced/ illegible or submitted for renewal?
If lost or misplaced, the report obtained from the Officer-In-Charge of the Police Station of the relevant area should be submitted
In case of illegibility, the driving license/ passport can be presented for verification along with the National Identity Card.
Copy of receipt certified and issued by the Grama Niladari when given for renewal.
How many days after starting the business should it be submitted for registration?
The business must be submitted for registration within 14 days from the date of commencement. Otherwise it shall be submitted for registration within such further period as may be allowed by the Registrar. (The registrar herein has given a period of 30 days.)
Who determines the delay charges for applications delayed to be submitted?
Charges for delay are determined by the Registrar or the Divisional Secretary who is the authorized officer.
What are the times and dates to come for submission of applications?
You can hand over the application from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on week days.
The opening times of the office are from 8.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m.
Can other documents other than the application for business name registration, report of the Grama Niladari, National Identity Card, documents for confirmation of the location and business license be called for?
Yes. If there are any other documents that may be called for by the Registrar from time to time as per the rules of the Business Names Statute, the applicant/applicants should submit such documents.
Can I apply to obtain a copy of any registered business name certificate?
You can only request for copies of business names certificates registered in this department by submitting the duly filled relevant application.
What are the documents required to obtain a certified copy?