Who needs it?
Air-ticketing, tour, visa-processing and travel agencies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Application / registration fee | Paid by treasury challan — confirm current amount on TAMSSource: regtravelagency.gov.bd | Confirm with our office |
| Fixed deposit security | Bank certificate of FDR of at least Tk 10 lakhSource: MOCAT checklist (supplied, undated) | Official document — reconfirmChecked 1 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
New registration
- Owner/MD/partner photos and signature
- Online application
- Treasury challan
- Current trade licence
- TIN certificate
- Notarised rent agreement or holding tax receipt with Tk 10 revenue stamp
- MoA/AoA/incorporation or partnership deed
- Tk 300 stamp affidavit (no overcharging, no fraud)
- FDR certificate (min Tk 10 lakh)
- Police clearance
- Office photo
Renewal
- Registration certificate
- Tax certificate
- Audited accounts (last 3 years, companies)
- Turnover certificate (at least Tk 50 lakh/year; Tk 1.5 crore over 3 years)
Step-by-step process
- 1
Sign up on TAMS.
- 2
Upload documents and pay the fee.
- 3
Verification and police clearance.
- 4
Registration certificate issued.
- 5
Then: ATAB membership and IATA accreditation if ticketing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need ATAB membership too?
ATAB membership asks for the MOCAT registration first; airlines and IATA usually expect both.
Legal basis & official sources
- Travel Agency (Registration and Control) Act 2013 and Rules
- Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (MOCAT)
- Travel Agency Management System (TAMS)
Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
