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Premises Licence / Premises Registration

প্রিমিসেস লাইসেন্স

Some sectors need the business premises itself approved: food production and storage premises, medicine premises, fertiliser/pesticide shops and similar. The issuing authority depends on your product and location.

Authority

Depends on sector (e.g. Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, DGDA, Department of Agricultural Extension, City Corporation)

Processing time

Usually 2–6 weeks including inspection.

Validity

Fixed term; renew as the authority requires.

Legal basis

Sector laws, e.g. Food Safety Act 2013; Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2023; Fertiliser (Management) Act 2006 — confirm for your case

Who needs it?

Food manufacturers, warehouses, pharmacies, agro-input dealers and other regulated premises.

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
Premises licence feeSet by the sector authorityWe identify the right authority and confirm the fee for your business.Confirm with our office

Required documents

Typical

  • Trade licence
  • Premises ownership or rent deed
  • Layout plan
  • Hygiene / safety arrangements
  • Staff qualification certificates where required
  • Fire licence and DoE clearance (factories)

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Tell us your product and premises type.

  2. 2

    We confirm the authority and checklist.

  3. 3

    Prepare the premises and documents.

  4. 4

    Apply and pay the fee.

  5. 5

    Inspection and licence.

Frequently asked questions

Is a premises licence the same as a trade licence?

No — the trade licence permits the business; a premises licence approves the place for a regulated activity.

Legal basis & official sources

  • Sector laws, e.g. Food Safety Act 2013; Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2023; Fertiliser (Management) Act 2006 — confirm for your case

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk (pending sector confirmation). Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

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⏱ application, factory inspection, sample testing, licence

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Drug Licence (Retail / Wholesale Pharmacy)

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Pharmacies, model pharmacies, medicine shops and wholesalers need a drug licence from the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA); new applications and renewals are filed online on ADLRS.

⏱ Usually 2–6 weeks including inspection

Ready to get your Premises Licence / Premises Registration?

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