Trade and Business Services in Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Business Facilitation Services Available for U.S. Companies or Products
Advocacy Assistance: U.S. firms requesting Embassy assistance related to a proposed or actual investment, export or bid in pursuit of a foreign government tender or contract should contact either the Embassy at commercialcolombo@state.gov or the Department of Commerce’s Advocacy Center at 202-482-3896 or visit the Advocacy Center’s website: www.export.gov/advocacy. American firms must complete an advocacy questionnaire and anti-bribery agreement, signed by a duly authorized company representative, before U.S. Government advocacy may commence.
International Company Profile: ICPs are provided to assist U.S. firms to determine whether a foreign firm is a suitable trading partner. This report will include factual data as well as the post's evaluation to help U.S. firms assess risk, reliability and capability. http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/icp.html
International Partnership Search: IPS assists American Firms locate, interested and qualified overseas agents/distributors for their products/services. http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/ips2.html
Gold Key Services: GKS is for U.S. executive exploring business opportunities in Sri Lanka. http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/gks.html
Single Company Promotion: SCP is for U.S. Executives promoting their company in Sri Lanka. http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/scp.html
Trade Opportunity Program: TOP provides U.S. suppliers with credible, complete and timely trade leads to expand U.S. exports. The TOP is designed to provide U.S. exporters with specific market opportunities from foreign buyers with serious intent and the information necessary to follow up on the leads. http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/tender_notice.html
International Buyer Program: Find new international business partners at U.S. trade shows with the International Buyer Program (IBP). The U.S. Commercial Services IBP program brings thousand of international buyers to meet with U.S. Companies at major trade shows in the United States. Take advantage of these opportunities to meet with potential sales representatives and strategic partners at these major trade events.
Trade Promotional Events:
Catalog Exhibitions: Increase your company's international sales potential of your products and services by displaying your marketing materials at a Catalog Exhibition Program either in Sri Lanka or the Maldives.
Trade Pavilions at Certified U.S. Trade Fairs: Exhibit your products/services at a U.S. trade fair pavilion and increase you're finding new businesses in either Sri Lanka or the Maldives.