Who needs it?
Anyone planning a manufacturing unit — especially large or export-oriented plants.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total government fees | Depends on capital, area, industry class and imports — we prepare a costed roadmap for your project | Confirm with our office |
Required documents
Stage 1 — Company & tax
- RJSC incorporation
- Trade licence (manufacturing category)
- e-TIN
- VAT/BIN registration
- BIDA project registration (projects over ~Tk 5 crore or with foreign investment)
Stage 2 — Land, building & environment
- Building plan approval (RAJUK/CDA/KDA/RDA)
- Local authority NOC
- Environmental: LCC → IEE/EIA → ETP approval → ECC (Orange-B / Red for large plants)
Stage 3 — Safety & utilities
- Fire licence & occupancy
- DIFE layout plan + factory licence
- HT electricity load sanction + CEI approval
- Boiler registration
- Explosives / chemical storage licence
- Deep tube-well permit
Stage 4 — Trade & operations
- Chamber / association membership
- Industrial IRC (+ sponsoring recommendation)
- ERC, EPB enrolment, REX
- Bond licence (100% exporters)
- BSTI / DGDA / BFSA (by product)
- BIDA work permits for foreign staff
Step-by-step process
- 1
Free consultation: product, size, location, export plan.
- 2
Costed roadmap with the exact licences and order.
- 3
Stage 1 registrations.
- 4
Stages 2–3 approvals in parallel.
- 5
Stage 4 trade licences before first import/export.
- 6
Ongoing compliance calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Which licence comes first?
Company and trade licence first; building and environmental approvals before construction; fire, DIFE and utilities before operation; IRC/bond before importing raw materials.
Can Legal Zone handle all of them?
Yes — we coordinate every authority and give one timeline and one point of contact.
Legal basis & official sources
- Companies Act 1994; Bangladesh Labour Act 2006; Environment Conservation Rules 2023; Import Policy Order 2026-2029; and the laws listed on each linked guide
Last reviewed 24 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
