Who needs it?
All businesses holding a BIN or 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Return deadline | 15th day of the following month (nil returns included)Source: VAT and SD Rules 2016 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 24 Oct 2026 |
| Late / non-filing | Penalty and interest under the VAT Act — confirm current amounts | Confirm with our office |
Required documents
Monthly records
- Sales invoices (Mushak 6.3)
- Purchase records with input-tax evidence
- Sales and purchase registers (Mushak 6.1 / 6.2)
- Treasury challans / online payment receipts
- Debit and credit notes (Mushak 6.7 / 6.8)
- Import bills of entry (for input tax)
Step-by-step process
- 1
Collect the month's sales and purchase invoices.
- 2
Reconcile input and output tax.
- 3
Pay net VAT online.
- 4
Submit Mushak 9.1 on vat.gov.bd by the 15th.
- 5
Keep the acknowledgement and registers for audit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I file if there were no sales?
Yes — a nil return is still due by the 15th.
Can Legal Zone file every month for me?
Yes — our VAT compliance package covers bookkeeping, monthly returns and notices.
Legal basis & official sources
- Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012
- VAT and Supplementary Duty Rules 2016
- National Board of Revenue (NBR) — VAT Wing
- NBR online VAT (IVAS)
Last reviewed 24 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
