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DBID — Digital Business Identity for e-commerce & F-commerce

ডিজিটাল বিজনেস আইডেন্টিটি (ডিবিআইডি)

A free government ID for online sellers — websites, Facebook pages, marketplace shops — that proves your business is identified and builds buyer and payment-gateway trust.

Authority

Ministry of Commerce — DBID platform (RJSC)

Processing time

Up to 60 working days (official service time).

Validity

Ongoing; keep your details updated on the DBID portal.

Legal basis

Digital Commerce Operation Guidelines and DBID registration guideline 2022 (Ministry of Commerce)

Who needs it?

E-commerce websites, Facebook/Instagram (F-commerce) sellers, marketplace sellers and other digital businesses, with or without a trade licence.

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.

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DBID applicationFreeSource: dbid.gov.bd/application-infoOfficial source checkedChecked 29 Oct 2026

Required documents

Required (from dbid.gov.bd)

  • Photo and signature of the applicant
  • Applicant's NID number (a verified MyGov account linked to the NID mobile number is needed)
  • Chairman's and directors' NID numbers (where applicable)
  • Proof of address: landlord's NID, electricity bill or office rent agreement (where applicable)
  • Trade licence copy (if any)
  • Company registration number (if any)
  • VAT (BIN) and TIN numbers (if any)
  • Recommendation of local chairman / ward councillor / respected person (if any)

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Create and verify a MyGov account using the mobile number registered to your NID.

  2. 2

    Fill in the DBID application with business details and website/page links.

  3. 3

    Upload photo, signature and supporting papers.

  4. 4

    Submit and track the application on dbid.gov.bd.

  5. 5

    Once approved, show your DBID number on your website or page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a trade licence to get a DBID?

No — trade licence, company number, BIN and TIN are listed as 'if any'. But a trade licence is still required to operate legally and for most payment gateways.

Is DBID the same as BanglaBiz ID (BBID)?

No. DBID identifies digital sellers; BBID is the account ID on the BanglaBiz investment portal.

Legal basis & official sources

Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

Related

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Trade Licence (Business Licence)

ট্রেড লাইসেন্স

The basic permission every business in Bangladesh needs to operate from a premises. Issued by the City Corporation, Pourashava or Union Parishad where your business sits, renewed every financial year (July–June).

⏱ Usually 3–7 working days

Tax & VAT

e-TIN & Income Tax Return

ই-টিআইএন ও আয়কর রিটার্ন

Your Taxpayer Identification Number (e-TIN) is free and issued online by the National Board of Revenue. With it you file an annual income tax return under the Income Tax Act 2023 — individuals, firms and companies alike.

⏱ instant online when NID data matches

Tax & VAT

VAT Registration (BIN)

ভ্যাট নিবন্ধন (বিআইএন)

A 13-digit Business Identification Number (BIN) from NBR's online VAT system. Depending on turnover and activity you take full VAT registration or turnover-tax enlistment, then file a monthly return (Mushak 9.1).

⏱ Usually 1–3 working days online when the information matches NID and trade licence records

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