Step 1 :

In order to start trading an investor need to open a Securities Account with the CDS (Central Depository System). Below mentioned are the forms an investor needs to fill.

Step 2:

Please complete the relevant forms and forward the original documents to our address along with the required documents,(faxes or scanned copies are not accepted by the Colombo Stock Exchange).

Step 3 :

Within 02 days of submitting all necessary documents, the investor may receive his/her CDS account number via E-mail from our Customer Service Division.

Feel free to Contact Us to assist you with the process.

Individual Accounts – Domestic

• Application for Opening of Securities Account
• Other required documents
• • Copy of NIC/Passport
  • Utility Bills for proof of residency (dated within 3 months period)

Institutional Accounts- Domestic

• Application for Opening of Securities Account
• Other required documents
• • Filled forms should be authorised by 2 directors & the company embossed seal
  • A copy of the company memorandum
  • Latest available top ten shareholder list
  • Details including director's names, NIC or Passport Numbers and addresses in a letter from company secretary
  • Board resolution

Utility Bills for proof of residency (dated within 3 months period.