Who needs it?
Factories and projects listed in Schedule-1 of the Environment Conservation Rules 2023 (cottage industries with capital up to Tk 5 lakh run by family members are outside the requirement).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Location clearance by investment | Tk 1–5 lakh: 3,000 · 5–10 lakh: 6,000 · 10–50 lakh: 10,000 · 50 lakh–1 crore: 20,000 · 1–5 crore: 40,000 · 5–20 crore: 80,000 · 20–50 crore: 1,60,000 · 50–100 crore: 2,40,000 · higher bands up to Tk 15,00,000Source: Environment Conservation Rules 2023, Schedule 7 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
| ECC after location clearance / renewal | Half of the amount above; a direct ECC without location clearance costs the full amountSource: Environment Conservation Rules 2023, Schedule 7 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
| VAT | Added at the government rateSource: Environment Conservation Rules 2023 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
Existing institution
- Form-3 application (online at ecc.doe.gov.bd)
- NID of the entrepreneur
- Process flow diagram with raw materials
- Local authority NOC in the prescribed format
- Site location map and layout plan
- Solid and hazardous waste management description
- Land deed, khatian or rent agreement
- BIDA / BSCIC / Dept. of Textiles registration
- Trade licence
- Mouza map with dag and khatian numbers
- Fire licence
- BSTI licence (food producers)
- Clearance fee and VAT challan
Orange / Red (extra)
- IEE or EIA report
- Environment Management Plan
- ETP drawing and design
- Feasibility study
Step-by-step process
- 1
Identify your industry class in Schedule-1.
- 2
Register on ecc.doe.gov.bd and fill forms 1–3.
- 3
Upload documents and pay fee + VAT.
- 4
DoE reviews and inspects.
- 5
Download the certificate; renew before expiry.
Renewal and penalties
Renewal & compliance
Renew at half the clearance fee; online-issued certificates show a Renew button on the portal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a trade licence before ECC?
Yes — DoE asks for a trade licence and a fire licence, so get those first.
Legal basis & official sources
- Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act 1995
- Environment Conservation Rules 2023 (gazette 5 Mar 2023), Schedules 1 and 7
- Department of Environment (DoE)
- DoE online ECC system
Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
