Bangladesh's business licence partner · since 2012
Helping entrepreneurs register faster, stay compliant and grow with confidence — trade licence, income tax, VAT, company registration and trademark.
Your business,
fully licensed.
Licence finder
Search any licence — see the authority, documents, government fees and processing time.
You're not just registering a business.
You're building its legal foundation.
This is where it begins.
Each guide lists the authority, legal basis, documents, government fees (with verification status and date) and realistic processing time.
Start a Businessকোম্পানি নিবন্ধন (আরজেএসসি)
Incorporate a private limited company, one person company (OPC), public company, partnership firm, society or foreign branch with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC). Starts with name clearance and ends with your Certificate of Incorporation.
⏱ usually 1–2 working days
Tax & VATই-টিআইএন ও আয়কর রিটার্ন
Your Taxpayer Identification Number (e-TIN) is free and issued online by the National Board of Revenue. With it you file an annual income tax return under the Income Tax Act 2023 — individuals, firms and companies alike.
⏱ instant online when NID data matches
Start a Businessট্রেড লাইসেন্স
The basic permission every business in Bangladesh needs to operate from a premises. Issued by the City Corporation, Pourashava or Union Parishad where your business sits, renewed every financial year (July–June).
⏱ Usually 3–7 working days
Intellectual Propertyট্রেডমার্ক নিবন্ধন
Protect your brand name, logo or slogan with the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT). Registration gives you the exclusive right to use the mark for your chosen classes of goods or services across Bangladesh.
⏱ Typically 12–24 months from filing to certificate
Tax & VATভ্যাট নিবন্ধন (বিআইএন)
A 13-digit Business Identification Number (BIN) from NBR's online VAT system. Depending on turnover and activity you take full VAT registration or turnover-tax enlistment, then file a monthly return (Mushak 9.1).
⏱ Usually 1–3 working days online when the information matches NID and trade licence records
One consultant, one checklist, one follow-up until your certificate is in hand.
Type, location and plan. We map every licence you need, in the right order.
Exact documents, government fees with check date, authority and realistic timeline.
Our desk prepares forms, submits to the authority and chases until approval.
Renewal, VAT and tax return reminders so you never pay a late surcharge.
Every fee shows whether it was checked on an official source and when.
Complex cases are reviewed by our multi-disciplinary advisory board.
Trade licence, VAT return and tax deadlines tracked for you.
Clear explanations in the language you are comfortable with.
Free first consultation
Trade licence, e-TIN, VAT, RJSC company and trademark — in the right order, with the exact documents and costs.
A new article every week on business growth, government policy, the business environment and future business tech.
FAQ
Most businesses need a trade licence, an e-TIN and a business bank account. Companies first register with RJSC. Depending on turnover and activity you may also need VAT registration (BIN), IRC/ERC for import or export, a fire licence and environmental clearance for factories, and a trademark to protect your brand.
No. Legal Zone BD is a private business consultancy. We prepare and file applications for you; government fees are paid to the relevant authority.
With complete documents, RJSC name clearance and incorporation usually take about 3–10 working days. Trade licence, e-TIN and VAT follow in parallel.
Yes. We offer ongoing VAT (Mushak 9.1) and income tax return packages for individuals, firms and companies.
