Who needs it?
Security, cleaning, staffing and manpower-supply companies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licence / renewal / security bond by workers supplied | 1–200: Tk 20,000 / 5,000 / 2,00,000 · 201–500: 30,000 / 7,000 / 3,00,000 · 501–700: 40,000 / 10,000 / 4,00,000 · 701–1,000: 50,000 / 15,000 / 5,00,000 · 1,001–2,000: 60,000 / 18,000 / 6,00,000 · 2,001–4,000: 75,000 / 20,000 / 7,50,000 · 4,001+: 1,00,000 / 25,000 / 10,00,000Source: Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015 Schedule-7 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 11 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
Standard (DIFE list)
- Application to the Inspector General and Form-77
- 5 attested photos, citizenship certificate, NID
- Trade licence for manpower supply, TIN, VAT registration
- Bank solvency certificate
- MoA/AoA (company)
- Office address, communication equipment and training arrangement
- Form-5 list of workers supplied with contracts
- Recruitment rules (3 copies)
- Office rent agreement
- Fee challan and security deposit
Step-by-step process
- 1
Prepare company and office documents.
- 2
Apply on Form-77 with fee and security deposit.
- 3
DIFE inspection.
- 4
Receive the licence; keep the Form-5 worker register.
Frequently asked questions
Is a trade licence enough to supply manpower?
No — a DIFE contractor licence is also required.
Legal basis & official sources
- Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 section 3A
- Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015, rule 10 and Schedule-7
- 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.
