Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

End-to-end support for foreign investors: BIDA registration, entity structuring, capital repatriation, work permits and ongoing compliance under the Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act.

Starting fee

৳ 75,000

Typical turnaround

3–6 weeks

Handled by

Advocates & ITPs

Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) involves individuals or entities from one country investing in businesses or assets in another — usually by establishing operations or acquiring a controlling stake. Unlike portfolio investment it seeks control and long-term involvement, which is why the legal structure you choose on day one matters for years.

Bangladesh allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, full repatriation of capital and dividends, and offers tax holidays in priority industries and Economic Zones. LegalAsks guides investors from the first feasibility call through BIDA registration, Bangladesh Bank formalities and the compliance that follows.

Entry options we handle

Wholly-owned subsidiary (private limited company)
Joint venture with a local partner
Branch office or liaison/representative office under BIDA
Investment in Export Processing Zones and Economic Zones

What is included

Investment structuring (subsidiary, branch, liaison office, joint venture)
BIDA registration and investor visa recommendation
Bangladesh Bank permissions and share money deposit encashment certificates
Work permit and E-visa processing for expatriates
Capital and dividend repatriation advice
Ongoing FDI compliance calendar

How the process works

1
Consultation & structuring
We assess your business model, sector restrictions and the most tax-efficient entry vehicle.
2
Entity setup
Incorporation with RJSC or BIDA branch/liaison approval, bank account opening and share money deposit.
3
BIDA & Bangladesh Bank
Registration, encashment certificates and reporting of inward remittance.
4
People & operations
Work permits, visas, tax registrations and your first compliance calendar.

Documents you will need

We will confirm the exact list after the first consultation.

Passport copies of foreign shareholders and directors
Parent company incorporation certificate and board resolution
Proposed business plan and investment amount
Registered office address proof in Bangladesh
Bank encashment certificate (after remittance)

Packages & fees

Subsidiary setup

৳ 1,50,000 / one-time

Private limited company
BIDA registration
TIN, VAT, trade licence
Bank account support

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Branch / liaison office

৳ 1,20,000 / one-time

BIDA approval
Bangladesh Bank reporting
Tax registrations

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Ready to start with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

Book a consultation or call us — we respond the same business day.

Book a Consultation +88 0181-22-22-242