Who needs it?
Any factory, industrial or commercial establishment, shop, bank or insurance office covered by the Bangladesh Labour Act.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment licence / renewal by workers (non-factory productive establishments) | 0–1: Tk 100/50 · 2–3: 200/70 · 4–6: 400/100 · 7–10: 500/200 · 11–15: 1,000/300 · 16–20: 1,500/500 · 21–25: 2,000/700 · 26–30: 3,000/1,000 · 31–35: 3,500/1,500 · 36–40: 4,000/2,000 · 41+: 5,000/3,000Source: Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015 schedule (gazette 15 Sep 2015) | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
| Factory licence fee | Set by workers and power — confirm on LIMA before paymentSource: lima.dife.gov.bd | Confirm with our office |
Required documents
Standard
- Form-77 online application
- Trade licence
- Fire licence
- NID of owner/MD/manager
- Rent deed or land record
- Electricity demand note
- MoA or partnership deed
- Approved factory layout plan (2 sets: flow chart, site plan, elevation, section, floor plan)
- Approved building plan; structural design and load-bearing certificate for pucca buildings
- List of workers
- Treasury challan for the fee
- Environmental clearance where applicable
Step-by-step process
- 1
Get the factory layout plan approved on LIMA.
- 2
Apply for the licence on LIMA (Form-77) with documents.
- 3
Pay the fee by challan.
- 4
DIFE inspection.
- 5
Download the licence; verify it on the LIMA licence-verification page.
- 6
Renew every year.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check whether a factory licence is genuine?
Yes — DIFE's LIMA portal has a public licence-verification page.
Is BIDA OSS linked with DIFE?
Yes, DIFE accepts applications through BIDA One Stop Service as well.
Legal basis & official sources
- Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (sections 3A, 326)
- Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015 (Form-77, licence fee schedule)
- Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE)
- DIFE LIMA online portal
Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.