Who needs it?
Air freight forwarders and cargo agents handling export/import air shipments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Application and annual fees | As per IATA's current cargo fee schedule for BangladeshSource: www.iata.org/en/services/cargo-agency-program/ | Confirm with our office |
Required documents
Typical
- Company registration and trade licence
- Freight forwarder licence (Customs/BAFFA membership as required locally)
- Audited financial statements and bank guarantee if required
- Certificates of trained staff (IATA/FIATA dangerous goods and cargo courses)
- Office premises details
Step-by-step process
- 1
Check the Bangladesh criteria in the IATA customer portal.
- 2
Train staff (dangerous goods / cargo).
- 3
Submit the application with financial documents.
- 4
IATA reviews (about 25 days) and accredits.
- 5
Join CASS/CASSLink for consolidated airline settlement.
Frequently asked questions
What is CASS?
The Cargo Account Settlement System: one invoice and one payment for freight charges from all participating airlines, managed online through CASSLink.
Legal basis & official sources
- IATA Cargo Agency Conference Resolutions
- Cargo Agent's Handbook
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) — Cargo Agency Program
- IATA Customer Portal
Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.