Foreign Company Formation: 100% foreign investor ownership is allowed An entrepreneur has to follow nine specific procedures and legal steps to set up a business in Bangladesh. At the very first, the entrepreneur has to apply to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) for Name Clearance Certificate. After receiving the certificate, the next step is to pay stamp duty at a Designated Bank and again apply to RJSC for registration. Then the company makes a seal and open a bank account and then apply for trade license to respective City Corporation or Municipal Corporations. After completing all those procedures, the entrepreneur has to approach to the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for receiving a TIN Certificate and registering with the Customs, Excise, and VAT Commissioner-ate. Finally, the investor requires to apply to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) for registration.

Name Clearance Certificate for Foreign Company Formation

The first step is to apply to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) for receiving a name clearance certificate for Foreign Company or any Company. This is a pre-requisite for registration of a new company (other than Foreign Company and Partnership firms) or a society or a trade organization. An applicant needs to apply via the RJSC website. The RJSC office will check the database and issue name clearance if it does not closely match or resembles any of the existing names. It will be valid for the next 30 days. An applicant will have to apply for registration within this timeline.

Legal Basis of the Certificate, the Companies Act- 1994 Responsible Agency, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)

Required Documents for Foreign Company Formation

The first step is to apply to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) for receiving a name clearance certificate for Foreign Company or any Company. This is a pre-requisite for registration of a new company (other than Foreign Company and Partnership firms) or a society or a trade organization. An applicant needs to apply via the RJSC website. The RJSC office will check the database and issue name clearance if it does not closely match or resembles any of the existing names. It will be valid for the next 30 days. An applicant will have to apply for registration within this timeline.

Legal Basis of the Certificate, the Companies Act- 1994 Responsible Agency, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)

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• Limited Company Registration (10 Lac Authorized Capital)
• Company TIN Registration
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• Company Stamp

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• Limited Company Registration (50 Lac Authorized Capital)
• Company TIN Registration
• Trade License (Up to 10 Lac Paid up)
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*EMI Facilities

• Business Consultation
• Document Preparation
• Limited Company Registration (1 core Authorized Capital)
• Company TIN Registration
• Trade License (Up to 10 Lac Paid up)
• Bank Account Opening Assistance
• Company Stamp
• BIN Registration
• Trademark First Application
• Copyright Registration
• One Consultation with certified TAX Expert
• Domain & Hosting (1 year)
• Company Website
• Android Apps
• Company Logo
• Social Media Setup (Digital Marketing)

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PROCEDURE 04: Make a Company Seal

Business founders can make a company seal at the Seal maker for BDT 100-200

PROCEDURE 05: Open a Bank Account

A company must first open a bank account In order to register for VAT. An entrepreneur will go to the concerned Bank and open a Bank account.

In order to register for VAT, the company must first open a bank account. Detailed procedures should be discussed with the Bank.

PROCEDURE 06: Obtain a Trade License

Getting a trade license is one of the important steps of starting a business in Bangladesh. An entrepreneur needs to receive a trade license from City Corporation or City Council of the respective business area. The trade license filled-in application form must be accompanied by the required documents.

PROCEDURE 07: Obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) Certificate for Company

In order to start business operations, every company must receive TIN Certificate from NBR. An entrepreneur can apply in online filling out prescribed online form and obtain TIN Certificate instantly. Alternatively, the entrepreneur can register for taxes at the appropriate taxation authority (Deputy Commission of Taxes of Company Circle, Zonal Taxation Department) under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and obtain a tax identification number.

PROCEDURE 08: VAT Registration

For VAT purposes, companies register with the Customs, Excise, and VAT Commissionerate under the National Board of Revenue. The company’s VAT is regulated by the Customs, VAT and Excise Department of the region in which it operates. When an enterprise submits a VAT Registration application to the VAT authority an application must accomplish or enclosed the Trade License, Bank Solvency Certificate, TIN Certificate, Copy of BOI Registration & Deed of Agreement.

PROCEDURE 09: Registration with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)

A foreign investor is required to be registered with BIDA. It is essential to obtain any licenses and permits such as Import Registration Certificate, Export Registration Certificate, Bond License, etc. to run business in Bangladesh. The BIDA registration is also mandatory for obtaining an industrial plots in the special economic zone. The investor needs to collect the application form from BIDA and submit the filled up form along with supporting documents to the respective department of BIDA.

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Required Documents

Information on Investment Opportunities

The Investment Services Center maintains comprehensive information on investment opportunities in Bangladesh, both by sector and by district. Information and investment advice is readily available to both Bangladeshi and foreign investors at no charge.

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