Registering a business in Bangladesh looks intimidating from outside, but the process is a sequence of well-defined steps. Here is the path most private limited companies follow.
1. Step 1: Name clearance
Search and reserve your company name on the RJSC website; approval typically arrives within a day or two.
2. Step 2: Draft the documents
Prepare the Memorandum and Articles of Association — most founders use a lawyer for this stage.
3. Step 3: Open a provisional bank account
Deposit the paid-up capital and collect the encashment certificate if foreign investment is involved.
4. Step 4: Register with RJSC
Submit the forms and fees online; the digital certificate of incorporation follows.
5. Step 5: Trade licence
Apply at your City Corporation or municipality with the incorporation papers and office address proof.
6. Step 6: TIN and VAT registration
Get the company e-TIN from NBR, and BIN/VAT registration if your turnover requires it.
7. Step 7: Sector licences
Food, pharma, import-export and similar sectors need their own permits — check before you launch.
Budget two to four weeks end-to-end and keep scanned copies of everything. Once the paperwork is done, put the same discipline into your books — clean records from day one make tax season painless.
