Company Passport
Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka
ManufacturerCigarette manufacturing in Sri Lanka under BAT licensing.
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4 independent official sources
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Last full sweep: Aug 2026
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- Employees
- 201-500
Is it safe to deal with?
- Not on sanctions listsShows no trading ban. Says nothing about reputation.Aug 2026OpenSanctions
- Not banned from public contractsShows it has not been barred from public contracts for misconduct.Aug 2026OpenSanctions
- First recorded on the web archiveShows the company was already trading online back then.Aug 2026Internet Archive (Wayback)
Do independent sources agree?
Trust timeline
- 1932founded (registry / declared)
- 2005domain registration (RDAP)
- 2011first web archive snapshot
Cross-checks
- Official records start 73 years after the stated founding year
- The domain was registered later than the founding year. On its own this says nothing: a domain can be bought, changed or renewed at any time.
- Cross-checks appear as independent sources get collected.
View detailed audit trail
| Website live | Jul 2026 | proof |
| Website domain registered: 2005 | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Not on sanctions lists | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Not banned from public contracts | Aug 2026 | proof |
| First recorded on the web archive | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Certifications verifiable | proof |
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Not yet checkable from open public sources in Sri Lanka: A maker, not a middleman ยท No debts or court trouble ยท Sound people behind it ยท Reachable and responsive.
About
In the company's own words. We have not verified these claims.
Ceylon Tobacco Company manufactures cigarettes under British American Tobacco brands for the Sri Lankan market. It is the dominant cigarette manufacturer in Sri Lanka.
- Categories
- Primary markets
- ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka
- Certifications (declared)
Rules that apply to these goods
Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.
- Tobacco products for the EU market must be notified through the EU Common Entry Gate (EU-CEG) before sale, with ingredient and emission reporting. European Commission (tobacco)
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Safe Bets (You can get a refund)
- Credit cards
- PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
- Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
- Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)
Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)
- Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
- Crypto
- Western Union or MoneyGram
- Gift cards
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Company facts
Where is Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka based?
Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Is Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka a manufacturer or a distributor?
Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.
What does Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka supply?
Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka works across Tobacco & Smoking Products.
Which markets does Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka serve?
Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka serves Sri Lanka.
When was Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka founded?
Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka was founded in 1932.
Which certifications does Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka declare?
Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka declares: ISO 9001, ISO 14001. Certifications marked verified on this page were checked against the issuer's register; treat the rest as declared until you see the certificate number.
How large is Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka?
Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) Lanka reports a team in the 201-500 employees bracket.
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