Registration, amendments and investment-related support for domestic, foreign and joint venture investment projects.
For each task: the documents usually needed, estimated time, and who usually uses it.
General guidance: the information and timelines below vary with circumstances, the type of work, government procedures, law and time. They are not a contract or a guarantee; the final scope, timeline and fee are agreed in writing after discussion.
OSS application, project details, review of investment and documents.
Application for a 100% foreign-owned project.
Application including the local and foreign investment structure.
Changes to name, address, ownership, machinery, investment or production capacity.
BIDA recommendation for ad-hoc or regular industrial IRC.
Permission to import capital machinery, where applicable.
About timelines: the times above are our estimate for completing our part after receiving complete documents, not a guaranteed time. Government registration, verification, objection or approval time depends on the office concerned, is separate, and is outside our control.
| RJSC registration | Legal formation of the company |
| Trade licence | Business permission from the local authority |
| BIDA registration | Registration of an eligible investment or industrial project |
| IRC / ERC | Import and export registration |
| Environmental clearance | Environmental approval |
| Fire licence | Fire safety approval |
| DIFE licence | Factory or establishment licence |
This list is general guidance; depending on the work and government requirements, fewer, more or additional documents may be needed.
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) registers industrial and investment projects; applications are made in BIDA's online One Stop Service (OSS). Manufacturing and service industries can be registered; BIDA registration is not mandatory for ordinary trading businesses.
What you receive: BIDA registration letter, copies of the filed application and attachments, and a checklist of further approvals.
We listen to your needs by phone or WhatsApp and agree the scope of work.
We give you the list of documents needed and collect them.
We verify the information and prepare the accounts, forms or report.
We file with the office concerned and hand you the copies and proof.
We will review your documents and situation and tell you the scope, fee and timeline. Offices in Khulna and Dhaka, daily 10 AM – 10 PM.
Investment, BIDA registration and related government services (investbangladesh.gov.bd)
Registration authority for companies, partnerships and societies (roc.gov.bd)
Investment and services in economic zones (www.beza.gov.bd)
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All information on this page, such as the scope of work, document lists, estimated times, legal deadlines and procedures, is general guidance only. It can change with the client's situation, the type and complexity of the work, government procedures, changes in law and regulations, and over time. It is not a contract, promise or guarantee, and no legal liability for BCSC arises from it. The scope, timeline and fee of each engagement are agreed separately, in writing, after discussion.