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Indenting Registration Certificate (Indentor)

ইন্ডেন্টিং রেজিস্ট্রেশন সার্টিফিকেট

Local agents who take orders (indents) for foreign suppliers and earn commission need an indenting registration certificate from CCI&E.

Authority

Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E)

Processing time

Usually 1–3 weeks on OLM once documents are complete.

Validity

Renewable for 1 to 5 years at a time (OLM notice); apply at least 60 days before expiry to avoid a fine.

Legal basis

Imports and Exports (Control) Act 1950

Who needs it?

Indenting agents and local representatives of foreign manufacturers/suppliers.

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.

ItemAmountStatus
Registration and renewal feesAs per the current CCI&E fee notice on OLMOLM shows 'new fees for various services' — we confirm before you pay. Manual challans are not accepted.Source: olm.ccie.gov.bdConfirm with our office

Required documents

Typical

  • Trade licence showing indenting business
  • TIN and latest income-tax return slip / certificate
  • Bank solvency certificate
  • Chamber / association membership certificate
  • Agency (indenting) agreement or letter from the foreign principal
  • Company papers (MoA/AoA, incorporation) or partnership deed
  • NID and photos of the owner(s)

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Create an OLM account (OTP is sent to the registered mobile at each login).

  2. 2

    Fill in the indenting registration application and upload documents.

  3. 3

    Pay the fee online (no manual challan).

  4. 4

    CCI&E verifies and issues the certificate online.

  5. 5

    Renew on OLM 60+ days before expiry with the latest tax return slip.

Frequently asked questions

Can I renew for more than one year?

Yes — OLM allows renewal for any full term between 1 and 5 years.

Is an IRC also needed?

Only if you import in your own name. An indentor who only books orders for foreign suppliers needs the indenting certificate.

Legal basis & official sources

Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

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আমদানি নিবন্ধন সনদ (আইআরসি)

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⏱ Usually 7–15 working days online with complete documents

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Export Registration Certificate (ERC)

রপ্তানি নিবন্ধন সনদ (ইআরসি)

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⏱ Usually 7–15 working days online with complete documents

Associations & Membership

DCCI Membership (Dhaka Chamber)

ঢাকা চেম্বার সদস্যপদ

Membership of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry — required for IRC/ERC applications and useful for certificates of origin, B2B and policy access. Applications run on DCCI's Membership Online Service (MOS).

⏱ Name clearance then membership approval — usually 1–3 weeks

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