Who needs it?
100% export-oriented factories (RMG, textiles, accessories, leather, packaging) and deemed exporters.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bond licence fee | Tk 50,000 by treasury challan (code 1-1136-0010-1854)Official 2019 list (Chattogram); reconfirm current amount.Source: www.cbcctg.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Required-Documents-for-New-Bond-LIcense.pdf | Official document — reconfirmChecked 22 Oct 2026 |
| Source tax | Tk 7,500 (code 1-1133-0025-0311)Source: www.cbcctg.gov.bd/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Required-Documents-for-New-Bond-LIcense.pdf | Official document — reconfirmChecked 22 Oct 2026 |
| General bond | Bond of Tk 1, 2 or 3 crore (or as applicable) on Tk 2,000 stamp, with lien-bank capacity certificateSource: Customs Bond Commissionerate Chattogram list | Official document — reconfirmChecked 22 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
Key documents (27-item official list, lien-bank attested)
- Application on database form with Tk 20 court fee
- BIDA / Department of Textiles registration
- TIN, IT-10B and return receipts of firm and directors; tax clearance
- Trade licence, fire licence, VAT registration and VAT clearance
- DIFE licence
- Association recommendation and raw-material list with HS codes (BGMEA/BKMEA etc.)
- Tk 300 stamp declarations (directors, compliance, correctness, associated concerns, customs signatories)
- DoE clearance (dyeing/printing/finishing) and boiler certificate (if any)
- Incorporation certificate, AoA, Schedule-X, Form-XII, Form-117 (or partnership deed)
- Machinery documents (B/E, invoice, LC, BL or Mushak-11 challans), installation certificate, catalogue
- Layout plan by certified engineer (2 sets)
- Land deed / rent agreement
- Current IRC and ERC
- Treasury challans for licence fee and source tax
- Lien-bank bond capacity certificate and notarised general bond
- NID/passport of directors
- Electricity and gas connection proof
Step-by-step process
- 1
Collect licences (trade, fire, DIFE, IRC, ERC, VAT) and association recommendation.
- 2
Lodge the application with fees at the Bond Commissionerate.
- 3
Document scrutiny and deficiency notice.
- 4
Physical inspection by a 3–4 member team.
- 5
Risk assessment and approval.
- 6
Sign the bond before the Commissioner; maintain bond registers and yearly audit.
Frequently asked questions
Can a new factory get a bond licence before production?
Yes, once machinery is installed and all supporting licences are in place.
Is the 2019 checklist still valid?
It is the official Chattogram list; rules changed in 2020 and 2024, so we compare it with the current Commissionerate list before filing.
Legal basis & official sources
- Customs Act (bonded warehouse provisions) — confirm whether Customs Act 1969 or Customs Act 2023 governs
- Bonded Warehouse Licensing Rules 2008 as amended; S.R.O. 194/2020; S.R.O. 209–214/2024
- Customs Bond Commissionerate (Dhaka / Chattogram), National Board of Revenue
- Custom Bond Management Portal
Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.