• Facilitates investments outside Sri Lanka for individuals, partnerships, and companies.

• Allows investment in global securities, including foreign company shares and sovereign bonds.

• Supports seamless funds transfers for outward investments.

• Flexible account options including Savings, Current (without cheque facility), and Term Deposits.

• Income from foreign investments can be credited to the account.

• Companies incorporated in Sri Lanka under the Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007 other than a company limited by guarantee;

• A Licensed Commercial Bank or Licensed Specialized Bank, in terms of the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988;

• Regulated/ licensed entities (excluding the eligible investors under (a) and (b) above), under the Central Bank, Securities Exchange Commission, Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka.

• Employees’ Provident Fund established under the Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 or Approved Provident Funds declared by the Commissioner General of Labour.

• A partnership registered in Sri Lanka; and

• An individual resident in Sri Lanka or/with a sole proprietorship registered in Sri Lanka by such individual (as applicable).

• Visit a DFCC Bank branch – Locate the nearest branch

• Call our hotline – 011 235 0000

1. Who can open an OIA?

Any Sri Lankan resident, partnership, or company can open an OIA to facilitate overseas investments.

2. What types of foreign investments are allowed?

Investors can use an OIA to purchase shares in foreign companies, invest in sovereign bonds, and engage in other capital transactions that are allowed under prevailing regulations.

3. Are there any investment limits for individuals and companies?

Yes. Individuals have a lifetime investment cap of USD 200,000, while companies and partnerships have higher annual or lifetime limits depending on their category.

4. Can investment earnings be repatriated?

Yes, income generated from foreign investments can be credited to the OIA and repatriated as required.

5. Can I transfer funds between my OIA and other foreign currency accounts?

Yes, funds can be transferred between your OIA, BFCA, and PFCA, subject to regulations.

• Personal Foreign Currency Account (PFCA)

• Business Foreign Currency Account (BFCA)

• Inward Investment Account (IIA)

• Terms & Conditions