LegalAsks specialises in streamlining foreign company registration in Bangladesh — subsidiary, branch or liaison office — with name clearance, RJSC incorporation and post-incorporation licences handled by one team.
Starting fee
৳ 60,000
Typical turnaround
Company in 2 days after documents
Handled by
Advocates & ITPs
Registering a foreign-owned company in Bangladesh
A private limited company is the most common vehicle for foreign investors: 100% foreign ownership is permitted in most sectors, liability is limited, and profits can be repatriated after tax. Registration is handled by the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC).
LegalAsks has guided companies from Singapore, China, India, the UAE, the UK and the US through the process. We prepare compliant articles, coordinate the share money deposit with your bank and complete every registration that follows incorporation.
What is included
RJSC name clearance and incorporation
Memorandum & Articles drafted for foreign shareholding
Bank account and share money deposit support
BIDA branch / liaison office approval
e-TIN, BIN, trade licence, IRC/ERC
Registered office and nominee director options
How the process works
1
Name clearance
Reserved with RJSC within 1 working day.
2
Documents & bank
Notarised parent documents, share money deposit and encashment certificate.
3
Incorporation
Filing with RJSC — certificate of incorporation typically within 2 working days.
4
Licences
TIN, VAT/BIN, trade licence, BIDA registration and work permits.
Documents you will need
We will confirm the exact list after the first consultation.
Certificate of incorporation of the parent company (notarised & apostilled)
Board resolution authorising the Bangladesh investment
Passport copies of directors and shareholders
Proposed registered office address
Paid-up capital plan
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreign-owned company bring its investment money directly into Bangladesh?
Yes. Investment funds can be brought into Bangladesh through the authorised banking channel, subject to applicable foreign-exchange requirements. The relevant bank issues an encashment certificate for the inward remittance.
Can a foreign company appoint foreign employees in Bangladesh?
Yes. Foreign employees can be appointed subject to the applicable visa and work-permit requirements.
What registrations are required after foreign company incorporation?
Depending on the business, the company may need a Trade Licence, e-TIN, VAT/BIN, BIDA registration and sector-specific licences. Importing or exporting may also require IRC or ERC.
What documents are required for a foreign employee's work permit?
Key documents include the company's relevant approval or registration, Board Resolution, the employee's passport, appointment letter or service agreement, academic and professional certificates, and manpower details.
Does a foreign-owned company need to renew its licences every year?
Some licences require annual renewal. For example, a Trade Licence is issued for one year and must be renewed every financial year.
Can a foreign company repatriate its profits from Bangladesh?
Yes. Profits may be repatriated through the authorised banking channel after payment of applicable taxes and completion of the required regulatory formalities.
What happens if a foreign company wants to close its Bangladesh office?
The company must complete the required regulatory closure process, including tax, audit, bank and other outstanding obligations before obtaining final closure approval.
What documents are required to register a foreign-owned company in Bangladesh?
The main documents are the foreign company's Certificate of Incorporation, Board Resolution approving the Bangladesh investment, passports of the proposed shareholders and directors, and the proposed registered office address.
Do foreign company documents need to be notarised or apostilled?
Yes. Foreign corporate documents generally need to be properly authenticated, notarised or apostilled as applicable before submission.
Is a registered office address required in Bangladesh?
Yes. A local registered office address in Bangladesh is required for company registration and related regulatory formalities.
Is Invest Bangladesh (BIDA) registration required for every foreign-owned company?
Not necessarily. Invest Bangladesh (BIDA) registration requirements depend on the nature and location of the business. However, branch, liaison and representative offices of foreign companies must obtain Invest Bangladesh (BIDA) registration/permission.
Can the foreign investor open a bank account in Bangladesh?
Yes. After completing the required registration and banking formalities, a foreign-owned company can open a corporate bank account in Bangladesh.
Do I need a local partner to open a company?
No. A private limited company can be 100% foreign-owned. You need at least two shareholders and two directors, who can be foreign nationals; a local registered office address is required.
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