Who needs it?
Traders importing goods for sale and manufacturers importing raw materials or machinery under the Import Policy Order 2026-2029.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IRC registration by yearly import limit | Up to Tk 5 lakh: Tk 5,000 · Tk 5–25 lakh: Tk 10,000 · Tk 25–50 lakh: Tk 24,000 · Tk 50 lakh–1 crore: Tk 40,000 · Tk 1–5 crore: Tk 60,000 · Tk 5–20 crore: Tk 60,000 · Tk 20–50 crore: Tk 70,000 · Tk 50 crore+: Tk 80,000Fees are set by gazette notice under art. 6(11) of the 2026-2029 order; confirm no newer notice before paying.Source: Commerce Ministry memo of 21 Aug 2022 / CCI&E notice of 25 Aug 2022 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
| Renewal (yearly) by import limit | Tk 3,000 (up to 5 lakh) · Tk 6,000 · Tk 10,000 · Tk 16,000 · Tk 22,000 · Tk 24,000 · Tk 28,000 · Tk 32,000 (top band)Source: Commerce Ministry memo of 21 Aug 2022 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
| VAT on the fee | 15% VAT paid by separate challan codeSource: CCI&E checklist | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
All applicants
- Treasury challan for fee and VAT
- Current trade licence (business name and address)
- e-TIN certificate / proof of return
- Bank solvency certificate from the nominated bank
- Membership certificate of a recognised chamber or trade association
- NID of the applicant
Partnership / company
- Registered partnership deed
- Certificate of Incorporation, MoA/AoA and current Form XII
Industrial IRC (extra)
- Sponsoring authority recommendation (BIDA, BSCIC, BEPZA, Dept. of Textiles)
- Fire licence at the factory address
- DoE clearance where applicable
- Machinery list
Step-by-step process
- 1
Get chamber/association membership and a bank solvency certificate.
- 2
For industrial IRC, get the sponsoring authority's recommendation.
- 3
Apply online to CCI&E and pay fee + VAT by challan.
- 4
CCI&E reviews; reply to any query.
- 5
Download the IRC; your bank checks it before every LC.
Renewal and penalties
Renewal & compliance
Commercial IRC: renew every financial year. Lapsed registrations pay a late-renewal surcharge (Tk 2,000 for 1–3 years up to Tk 25,000 for 6+ years for importers).
Common mistakes we fix
- Choosing too low an import limit — LCs above it are refused.
- Trade licence business type that does not mention import.
- Letting the chamber membership expire.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an LC to import under the new Import Policy Order?
Not always. The 2026-2029 order allows LC-less imports against purchase/sales contracts for many goods, but you still need a valid IRC and correct HS codes.
Is a trade licence enough to import?
No. Commercial imports need an IRC; your bank checks it before opening an LC.
Legal basis & official sources
- Imports and Exports (Control) Act 1950
- Import Policy Order 2026-2029 (S.R.O. 308-Law/2026, gazette 24 Aug 2026)
- Importer, Exporter and Indentor (Registration) Order 2023
- Office of the Chief Controller of Imports & Exports (CCI&E), Ministry of Commerce
- CCI&E Online Licensing Module (OLM)
Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
