Who needs it?
Businesses above the VAT registration turnover threshold and — regardless of turnover — importers, exporters, tender and contract participants and businesses in categories the VAT law always requires to register. Smaller businesses take turnover-tax enlistment.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VAT registration / turnover-tax enlistment (government fee) | Free (Tk 0)Source: vat.gov.bd | Official document — reconfirmChecked 21 Oct 2026 |
| Registration threshold | Commonly cited: annual turnover above Tk 3 crore → VAT registration; Tk 50 lakh – 3 crore → turnover-tax enlistmentThresholds and turnover-tax rates change with Finance Acts — we confirm before you rely on them. | Confirm with our office |
| Monthly return (Mushak 9.1) | Due by the 15th of the following month, including nil returnsSource: VAT and SD Rules 2016 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 21 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
All businesses
- Trade licence
- e-TIN of the business / owner
- NID of the owner / MD
- Business bank account details
- Business address proof (rent deed or ownership)
- Mobile number and email
- Nature of business with BBS economic activity code
- Estimated annual turnover
Company (extra)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- MoA and AoA
- Form XII (directors)
- Board resolution / authorisation
Importer / exporter (extra)
- IRC and/or ERC
- Customs-related details
Step-by-step process
- 1
Create a user account on vat.gov.bd with mobile number and NID.
- 2
Choose registration or turnover-tax enlistment and enter business details.
- 3
Upload documents and submit.
- 4
Answer any query from the VAT circle office.
- 5
Download the BIN certificate (Mushak 2.3) and display it at the premises.
- 6
Set up monthly bookkeeping and file Mushak 9.1 by the 15th of every month.
Renewal and penalties
Renewal & compliance
No renewal, but a monthly return is compulsory, including nil returns. Keep Mushak invoices and purchase and sales registers.
If you skip it
Late or missing returns attract fines and interest. Operating without a required registration can lead to forced registration, penalties and seizure in serious cases.
Common mistakes we fix
- Not filing nil returns in months with no sales.
- Name or address mismatch between trade licence, BIN and bank.
- Not issuing Mushak 6.3 tax invoices for sales.
Frequently asked questions
Is VAT registration free in Bangladesh?
Yes. NBR charges no fee for a BIN or turnover-tax enlistment. You pay VAT only on your taxable supplies.
What is the difference between BIN registration and turnover-tax enlistment?
Full VAT registration is for larger or specially listed businesses and allows input tax credit. Enlistment is for smaller businesses that pay a simplified turnover tax.
Does Legal Zone file monthly VAT returns?
Yes — monthly return filing, VAT bookkeeping, VAT audits and replies to VAT notices are part of our VAT compliance package.
Legal basis & official sources
- Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012
- Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Rules 2016
- National Board of Revenue (NBR) — VAT Wing
- NBR Integrated VAT Administration System (IVAS)
Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone VAT Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
