Who needs it?
Agents sourcing garments and textiles from Bangladeshi factories for foreign buyers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | Tk 20,000 (pay order to the Director General, Department of Textiles)Source: Notification of 1 April 2019 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Renewal fee | Tk 5,000 — apply at least 60 days before expirySource: Notification of 1 April 2019 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 1 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
Standard
- Application on the prescribed form (free from DoT)
- Current trade licence and tax certificate
- MoA/AoA and incorporation certificate (or partnership deed)
- Expected annual turnover
- Trade association membership certificate
- Bank solvency certificate
- Office rent agreement
- NID (passports for foreign staff)
- Fee pay order / treasury challan
- Encashment certificate and JV agreement for foreign/JV firms
Step-by-step process
- 1
Get trade licence, TIN and association membership.
- 2
Submit the form and documents to the DG, Department of Textiles.
- 3
Inspection and review.
- 4
Receive registration (valid 3 years).
- 5
Renew 60 days before expiry with export statement.
Renewal and penalties
Renewal & compliance
Renew every 3 years with trade licence, tax certificate, membership certificate, last year's export statement and Tk 5,000.
Frequently asked questions
Can a buying house operate without registration?
No. Operating without registration is punishable under the Textile Act 2018.
Legal basis & official sources
- Textile Act 2018 (Act 37 of 2018), section 14
- Ministry of Textiles and Jute notification of 1 April 2019
- Department of Textiles, Ministry of Textiles and Jute
Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
