Who needs it?
Every company, every director and shareholder-employee of a company, every partner of a firm, and any individual whose income crosses the tax-free threshold or who needs one of the roughly 40 services that require proof of return (trade licence in city areas, larger bank loans, import registration, tenders and more).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| e-TIN registration (government fee) | Free (Tk 0)Source: secure.incometax.gov.bd/TINHome | Official document — reconfirmChecked 21 Oct 2026 |
| Income tax payable | Depends on income, slab and the minimum tax for your area — changes with every Finance ActWe calculate it from your documents; nothing is quoted without the current Finance Act. | Confirm with our office |
| Return deadline (individuals) | Tax Day — normally 30 November each yearNBR sometimes extends the date; check the current notice.Source: Income Tax Act 2023 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 21 Oct 2026 |
| Return deadline (companies) | 15th day of the 7th month after the income year ends (most companies: 15 January)Source: Income Tax Act 2023 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 21 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
e-TIN (individual)
- NID (passport for foreigners)
- Mobile number registered in your name
- Present and permanent address
- Business or employer information
e-TIN (company / firm)
- Certificate of Incorporation or partnership deed
- Trade licence
- e-TIN of the MD / managing partner
- Registered office address
Income tax return
- e-TIN certificate
- Salary certificate or business income and expense records
- Bank statements and interest certificates
- Investment proofs for rebate (DPS, savings certificates, insurance, etc.)
- Asset and liability details (wealth statement)
- Tax-deducted-at-source certificates
- Audited accounts (companies)
Step-by-step process
- 1
Register on the NBR e-TIN portal with your mobile number.
- 2
Enter NID-linked personal or business information and submit — the e-TIN certificate downloads immediately.
- 3
Collect income, investment and asset documents for the income year (July–June).
- 4
Compute taxable income, rebate and payable tax (or minimum tax).
- 5
Pay tax online or by challan and file the return (e-return or paper) by the deadline.
- 6
Keep the acknowledgement (PSR) — many licences and banks ask for it.
Renewal and penalties
Renewal & compliance
File a return every year, even with nil income if you are a company, director, partner or otherwise required under section 166.
If you skip it
Late or non-filing leads to penalties, delay interest and loss of tax-day benefits. Missing PSR blocks trade licence renewal in city areas, IRC/ERC, loans and tenders.
Common mistakes we fix
- Creating a second e-TIN instead of recovering the old one.
- A wealth statement that does not reconcile with actual bank and asset data.
- Directors of a new company not filing because the company had no income — they still must file.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an e-TIN cost?
Nothing — NBR issues the e-TIN free online. You only pay if you want a consultant to handle it.
Do I need to file a return if my income is below the tax-free limit?
Yes if you are covered by section 166 (companies, directors, partners and others) or you need PSR for a service. Otherwise filing is still useful because PSR is required for many services.
Can Legal Zone file my company's return?
Yes. Our tax desk prepares, files and follows up individual and company returns, and replies to notices from the Deputy Commissioner of Taxes.
Legal basis & official sources
- Income Tax Act 2023 (as amended by the Finance Act 2024 and Finance Act 2026)
- Section 264 — proof of submission of return (PSR) for listed services
- Section 166 — persons who must file a return
- National Board of Revenue (NBR) — Taxes Wing
- NBR e-TIN registration
Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Tax Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
