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Why Sri Lanka for GCCsIndia is the GCC capital of the world. Port City Colombo has said publicly that it wants to complement that, offering smaller, specialised centres and a business continuity site outside India's own grid and jurisdiction.
Port City Colombo deputy MD Thulci Aluwihare, interview with Moneycontrol, July 2026.
A second site with separate power, telecoms and jurisdiction, close enough for weekly leadership visits.
Rather than 5,000 seat campuses, Colombo suits 50 to 300 person centres of excellence.
Port City transacts in 16 designated currencies and has offered zero personal income tax to staff of approved firms.
If your board has asked for concentration risk to be addressed, a Colombo centre is the cheapest credible answer: same clock, short flight, English working language, and a tax regime that helps you attract senior people.
Running most capability in India while keeping a smaller second centre in another country for resilience, client requirements or specialist skills. Port City Colombo actively markets itself for this role.
Approved primary Businesses of Strategic Importance can receive 8 to 15 year corporate tax holidays, secondary businesses a 7.5% rate for 4 years, and staff have paid 0% personal income tax, subject to CPCEC approval.