Who needs it?
Authors, designers, software companies, publishers, musicians, film makers and brands with original creative work.
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 by type of work | As per the Copyright Office fee page (কপিরাইটের অধীনে প্রদেয় ফি)We confirm the fee for your work type before filing.Source: copyrightoffice.gov.bd | Confirm with our office |
Required documents
Standard
- Application form
- Copies of the work (or source code extract for software)
- Undertaking/affidavit on non-judicial stamp (sample forms by work type)
- Power of attorney if filed by an agent
- Assignment deed / consent letter where rights were transferred
- NID / incorporation papers of the owner
Step-by-step process
- 1
Prepare the work copies and undertaking.
- 2
File the application with the fee.
- 3
Copyright Office examination and public notice.
- 4
Hearing if objected.
- 5
Registration certificate issued.
Frequently asked questions
Is software protected by copyright in Bangladesh?
Yes — software is registered as a copyright work; brand names go to DPDT as trademarks.
Legal basis & official sources
- Copyright Act 2023 (replaced the Copyright Act 2000 — confirm current rules)
- Bangladesh Copyright Office
- Copyright Office online application
Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
