Who needs it?
Groups of businesses forming an association, chamber or federation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Name clearance and licence | Confirm with the Department of Trade Organisations | Confirm with our office |
| RJSC filing (trade organisation) | Articles stamp Tk 1,000 · filing 6 × Tk 400Source: app.roc.gov.bd/psp/RJSC_Fees | Official document — reconfirmChecked 30 Sept 2026 |
Required documents
Name clearance
- Application with 20-row information table
- Applicant NID, trade licence and tax certificate
- Primary members list with trade licences
- Minutes of the founding meeting
- Aims, activities and operating districts
Step-by-step process
- 1
Apply for name clearance to the Department of Trade Organisations.
- 2
Apply for the trade organisation licence.
- 3
Register with RJSC.
- 4
Hold elections per the Act.
Frequently asked questions
Can an association register only with RJSC?
No — trade organisations need the Commerce Ministry licence under the 2022 Act.
Legal basis & official sources
- Trade Organisation Act 2022
- Department of Trade Organisations, Ministry of Commerce
Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.