Who needs it?
Manufacturers, traders and buying houses that ship goods abroad, including RMG, leather, agro-processed and handicraft exporters.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ERC registration | Tk 10,000Source: Commerce Ministry memo of 21 Aug 2022 (effective 1 Sep 2022) | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
| ERC renewal (yearly) | Tk 7,000Source: Commerce Ministry memo of 21 Aug 2022 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
| VAT on the fee | 15% by separate challanSource: CCI&E checklist | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
| EPB enrolment (EMS) | Fee set by EPB; validity selectable 1–5 yearsSource: ems.epb.gov.bd | Official document — reconfirmChecked 30 Sept 2026 |
Required documents
All applicants
- Treasury challan for fee and VAT
- Trade licence mentioning export
- e-TIN / proof of return
- Bank solvency certificate
- Chamber or trade association membership
- NID of the applicant
Company / firm
- Certificate of Incorporation, MoA/AoA, Form XII
- Partnership deed
Step-by-step process
- 1
Get chamber/association membership.
- 2
Apply online to CCI&E and pay fee + VAT.
- 3
Receive ERC.
- 4
Enrol with EPB on ems.epb.gov.bd for incentives and certificates of origin.
- 5
Apply for REX if exporting to the EU, Norway, Switzerland or Turkey.
Renewal and penalties
Renewal & compliance
Renew every financial year; lapsed ERCs pay a late surcharge (Tk 1,000 for 1–3 years, rising for longer gaps).
Frequently asked questions
Is EPB enrolment the same as ERC?
No. ERC is from CCI&E and permits export; EPB enrolment is needed for cash incentives, certificates of origin and other EPB services.
Legal basis & official sources
- Imports and Exports (Control) Act 1950
- Importer, Exporter and Indentor (Registration) Order 2023
- Export Policy in force
- Office of the Chief Controller of Imports & Exports (CCI&E)
- CCI&E Online Licensing Module (OLM)
Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
