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Outward Remittance Approval (Royalty, Technical Fee)

রয়্যালটি ও টেকনিক্যাল ফি প্রেরণ অনুমোদন

Approval to remit royalty, franchise, technical know-how and technical assistance fees abroad, processed through BIDA's One Stop Service.

Authority

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)

Processing time

Varies — typically several weeks with document review.

Validity

Per agreement / remittance period approved.

Legal basis

BIDA Act 2016

Who needs it?

Companies paying foreign parents or licensors for brands, technology or services.

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.

ItemAmountStatus
Service feeConfirm on OSSSource: bidaquickserv.orgConfirm with our office

Required documents

Standard

  • Technology transfer / franchise / royalty agreement
  • Board resolution (amount, year, foreign provider)
  • Audited annual report
  • CA-certified tax return with tax clearance
  • Invoices from the foreign provider
  • Trademark/patent registration copy where royalty relates to IP

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Register the agreement terms.

  2. 2

    Apply on OSS with financials and tax papers.

  3. 3

    BIDA review (and Bangladesh Bank where needed).

  4. 4

    Remit through your authorised dealer bank with the approval.

Frequently asked questions

Is tax deducted on royalty payments abroad?

Yes, withholding tax and VAT may apply — our tax desk calculates it before remittance.

Legal basis & official sources

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

Related

Foreign Investment

BIDA Project Registration (Local / Foreign / JV)

বিডা প্রকল্প নিবন্ধন

Register your industrial or commercial project with BIDA through the One Stop Service portal — needed for work permits, visa recommendations, import of machinery, incentives and many bank and utility services.

⏱ Typically 7–15 working days after a complete online application

Intellectual Property

Trademark Registration

ট্রেডমার্ক 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 & VAT

Company Income Tax Return Submission

কোম্পানির আয়কর রিটার্ন দাখিল

Every company files a yearly return with audited financial statements (DVS-verified), tax computation and withholding-tax compliance by the 15th day of the 7th month after its income year.

⏱ Return filing takes days

Ready to get your Outward Remittance Approval (Royalty, Technical Fee)?

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