{"id":2624,"date":"2024-04-10T07:30:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T07:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/?page_id=2624"},"modified":"2024-10-16T04:45:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T04:45:14","slug":"frequently-asked-question","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/?page_id=2624&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Question"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-pthznk-25a07033dbdf9d1329d321a0fa6d3428\">\n.flex_column.av-pthznk-25a07033dbdf9d1329d321a0fa6d3428{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-pthznk-25a07033dbdf9d1329d321a0fa6d3428 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-ommco0-e956faf355162f9d4b47d14cb90752bd  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-n1l0ww-00f6fb703451b5264eae6b8a92614887'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>Is the one-day service for issuing certificates of business name registration available? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, \u00a0One Day service is available in this department.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-kacx8g-d22a0a85b69ea45641f229a4f8076fb1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>How long does it take to issue certificates of business name registration? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Certificate can be obtained within a maximum of 5 working days if the relevant application and accompanying documents are submitted correctly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-j3ha8w-d2c7fdfaf4c03824a2723206e1d30f16'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>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? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>It will be compared with the certified photocopy and returned at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-guhots-6eed6cb795240cb0462c1b21380be1da'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>Who should certify that the deed\/ lease agreement\/ rent agreement is a true copy? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>By a notary public.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-fzwnhc-28078b6743d9b66893d2e6e05f9687db'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>Can you register any sole proprietorship or joint venture in the Western Province with the department?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Mainly in Timbirigasaya Divisional Secretariat Division and all other Divisional Secretariat Divisions of the province, business name registration is done in this department.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-et5xyo-cf90d5a3da3bf8dd80f53c4016ef2923'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>Is the National Identity Card compulsory for registration of Business Names?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A true copy of the owner\u2019s national identity card or valid passport or valid driving license is required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-d1y4y8-262410deb82f06343d47271360044f5f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>If the National Identity Card is lost\/ misplaced\/ illegible or submitted for renewal?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><u>If lost or misplaced,<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The report obtained from the Police Station Officer of the concerned domain should be submitted<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>In case of ambiguity,<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Valid driving license \/ valid passport can be submitted for its verification along with National Identity Card.<\/p>\n<p>When given to the Village Officer for readjustment,<\/p>\n<p>Copy of receipt certified and issued by Village Officer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9807sw-b9793e043bb1e7db8a5da6d7711119cb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8'>Within how many days after starting the business should it be submitted for registration?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The business should be submitted for registration within a period of one month from the date of inception. Otherwise per delayed month Rs. A penalty fee of 500\/- will be charged.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7tjy00-572fec7ca72d7a669367048d84406c87'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9'>Who determines the delay charges for applications delayed to be submitted? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The general amount decided by the registrar is also charged by all divisional secretariats.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-58f3u8-91793327c2ed033a17a3e7aece29c3aa'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10'>What are the times and dates to come for submission of applications?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Submission of application on weekdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. till 3.00<\/p>\n<p>Office opening hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. till 4.15<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4hoyhs-4126f4947acc18a49f46bcad2565a680'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11'>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?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>yes<\/p>\n<p>If there are any other documents as may be called for by the Registrar from time to time as per the rules dated 06.06.2023 of the Business Names Act, the applicant\/applicants should submit the said documents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2laoio-4c025bdc23070fd353a160fcf2609686'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12'>Can I apply to obtain a copy of any registered business name certificate? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>can<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m2be1ov4-1b770e2f056afabd7fa3fe5a3d5ba498'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13'>Only copies of business name certificates registered in this department can be applied for by filling the relevant application.<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Toggle Content goes here<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lutiyln9-31885214925ee45a5a994619c6f53b61'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14'>What are the documents required to obtain a certified copy? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Application. (B.N.R. 08)<\/p>\n<p>Letter stating the reasons for requiring the certified copy<\/p>\n<p>Copy of Applicant&#8217;s National Identity Card.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2624","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2624"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2986,"href":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2624\/revisions\/2986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnr.wp.gov.lk\/sin\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}