Who needs it?
Tea estates, small growers' gardens and bought-leaf tea factories.
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.
Required documents
Typical
- Online application form
- Land ownership / lease papers of the garden
- Factory layout and machinery capacity
- Trade licence, TIN and VAT certificate
- Environmental clearance and factory licence (DIFE) where applicable
Step-by-step process
- 1
Register the garden (free) with the Tea Board.
- 2
Apply for factory approval/registration online.
- 3
Pay the fee + 15% VAT online.
- 4
Renew every year on time to avoid the late fee and auction suspension.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if a bought-leaf factory does not renew?
The Tea Board may cancel the registration and stop the sale of its tea through the auction.
Legal basis & official sources
- Tea Act 2016, sections 7 and 25
- Tea Board memo no. 383 dated 20.10.2025 (fees)
- Bangladesh Tea Board (Planning Division)
- Online tea licensing
Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.