Who needs it?
Foreign companies opening a Bangladesh presence without incorporating a local subsidiary.
Government fees
Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New branch / liaison / representative office permission | BDT 25,000, paid online through BIDA OSSSource: bida.gov.bd/details/opening-branch-liaisonrepresentative-office | Official source checkedChecked 30 Sept 2026 |
| Extension / amendment | Extension Tk 10,000 for 2 years · Amendment Tk 1,000 (2020 list)Source: BIDA OSS attachment list (2020) | Official document — reconfirmChecked 30 Sept 2026 |
| Initial establishment cost remittance | Inward remittance encashment certificate of at least US$ 50,000Source: BIDA OSS attachment list | Official document — reconfirmChecked 30 Sept 2026 |
Required documents
New office
- Audited accounts of the parent company (last financial year)
- Board resolution to open the Bangladesh office
- Proposed organogram (local and expatriate)
- Activities of the parent and the proposed office
- Names and nationality of directors
- Parent company MoA/AoA and certificate of incorporation
- Letter of authorisation
- Documents attested by the Bangladesh mission abroad or relevant mission
Step-by-step process
- 1
Prepare attested parent-company documents.
- 2
Apply on BIDA OSS and pay BDT 25,000 online.
- 3
Inter-Ministerial committee review.
- 4
Receive permission; register the branch with RJSC (foreign company forms).
- 5
Bring in the US$ 50,000 remittance; open the bank account; obtain e-TIN, trade licence and work permits.
Renewal and penalties
Renewal & compliance
Apply for extension before expiry with the latest audit report, tax clearance and encashment certificates.
Frequently asked questions
Can a liaison office earn revenue in Bangladesh?
No. A liaison or representative office may only do liaison and promotion; commercial activity requires a branch office or a local company.
Legal basis & official sources
- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Act 2016
- Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947, s.18(B)
- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
- BIDA One Stop Service
Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Corporate Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
