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Get Operational in Weeks.*
Not 6+ Months.

Company registration, BIDA approval, tax enrollment, bank accounts, licenses — we handle it all. You focus on your business while we navigate the paperwork. Fixed-fee packages. No surprises.

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50+
Entities established
8-12
Weeks typical*
100%
BIDA approval rate
15+
Years BD experience
Proof It Works

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How It Works

Entity Setup Process Flow

A clear roadmap from decision to fully operational entity in Bangladesh

Phase 1

Pre-Registration

Week 1-2

Consultation & Planning

Entity type selection, ownership structure, capital requirements

Document Collection

Parent company docs, director passports, board resolution

Name Clearance

RJSC name search and reservation

Phase 2

Company Incorporation

Week 2-4

MoA & AoA Drafting

Memorandum & Articles of Association preparation

RJSC Registration

Filing with Registrar of Joint Stock Companies

Certificate of Incorporation

Company officially registered in Bangladesh

Phase 3

Regulatory Registrations

Week 4-8

BIDA Registration

Investment approval & project registration

Trade License

City Corporation business permit

Processed in Parallel

TIN Registration

Tax Identification Number from NBR

VAT/BIN Registration

Business Identification Number for VAT

Phase 4

Operational Setup

Week 8-12

Bank Account Opening

Local BDT + Foreign Currency accounts

Capital Remittance

Initial capital transfer & encashment certificate

Fully Operational

Ready to hire, invoice, and operate in Bangladesh

Choose Your Entity Type

Private Limited Company

(Subsidiary)

  • ✓ Full commercial operations
  • ✓ Limited liability protection
  • ✓ Can hire local employees
  • ✓ Can invoice & earn revenue
  • ✓ Min USD $50,000 capital
Best for: Most foreign investors

Liaison Office

(Representative Office)

  • ✓ Market exploration only
  • ✓ No commercial activities
  • ✓ Cannot generate revenue
  • ✓ Lower capital requirement
  • ✓ Easier to close if needed
Best for: Testing the market

Branch Office

(Extension of Parent)

  • ✓ Full commercial operations
  • ✓ Parent company liability
  • ✓ Profit repatriation allowed
  • ✓ Bangladesh Bank approval
  • ✓ More regulatory oversight
Best for: Profit repatriation focus
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Transparency

Government Fees & Official Portals

Know exactly what you're paying for. Complete breakdown of all fees, official sources, and what's included.

Government Fees Breakdown (2025)

RJSC (Company Registration)

  • Name ClearanceBDT 230 (~$2)
  • Document Filing (6 docs @ BDT 200)BDT 1,200
  • Stamp Duty - MoABDT 1,000-2,000
  • Stamp Duty - AoA (≤10 lakh)BDT 2,000
  • Stamp Duty - AoA (10-300 lakh)BDT 4,000
  • Stamp Duty - AoA (>300 lakh)BDT 10,000
  • Registration (≤10 lakh capital)BDT 3,950
  • Registration (50 lakh capital)~BDT 13,570
  • Digital CertificateFREE

*Calculate exact fees: RJSC Fee Calculator →

BIDA Registration

  • Investment up to BDT 100MBDT 5,000
  • BDT 100-250MBDT 10,000
  • BDT 250-500MBDT 25,000
  • BDT 500M-1BBDT 50,000
  • Over BDT 1BBDT 100,000
  • Work Permit (per expat)USD 500

+ 15% VAT on all BIDA fees

Other Government Fees

  • Trade License (City Corp)BDT 1,000-25,000
  • TIN Registration (NBR)FREE (online)
  • VAT/BIN RegistrationFREE
  • IRC/ERC License (CCI&E)BDT 5,000-15,000
  • Annual Return (RJSC)BDT 500
  • Director Change (Form XII)BDT 500

Trade license varies by business type & location

Applicable Taxes on Our Fees

Per NBR rules (service fees only)

VAT (Value Added Tax) 15%

Standard rate on all service fees. Added to invoice.

Source: NBR VAT Act 2012 →
TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) 10%

Withholding tax on professional services. You deduct & remit to NBR if you're a BD entity.

Source: Withholding Tax Rules 2024 →
Government Fees No VAT/TDS

Paid directly to authorities. Not subject to our VAT or TDS.

What's Included in Each Tier

Clear breakdown, no hidden costs

Service Essential Professional Premium
Name clearance (RJSC) ✓ ✓ ✓
MoA & AoA drafting ✓ ✓ ✓
RJSC registration filing ✓ ✓ ✓
TIN registration ✓ ✓ ✓
Document delivery ✓ ✓ ✓
BIDA registration — ✓ ✓
Trade license application — ✓ ✓
VAT/BIN registration — ✓ ✓
Bank account introduction — ✓ ✓
Company seal & stamps — ✓ ✓
English-speaking PM — ✓ ✓
12-month Virtual Office — — ✓
Bank account opening support — — ✓
First year RJSC annual return — — ✓
Compliance calendar setup — — ✓
90-day post-setup support — — ✓
Weekly video updates — — ✓
Starting Price (Subsidiary) $1,500 $2,500 $4,000

Official Government Portals

Verify everything yourself — we encourage it

NEW Sept 2025
BanglaBiz
banglabiz.gov.bd
Unified gateway for 142+ services from 47 agencies
Investment Portal
Invest Bangladesh
investbangladesh.gov.bd
Official foreign investment promotion by BIDA
RJSC
app.roc.gov.bd
Company registration & annual filings
BIDA OSS
bidaquickserv.org
One Stop Service for project registration
e-TIN
incometax.gov.bd
Tax ID registration (instant, free)
VAT Online
vat.gov.bd
VAT/BIN registration & returns
DNCC
dncc.gov.bd
Trade license - Gulshan, Banani, Uttara
DSCC
dscc.gov.bd
Trade license - Motijheel, Old Dhaka
Bangladesh Bank
bb.org.bd
Central bank, forex regulations
CCI&E
ccie.gov.bd
Import/Export licenses (IRC/ERC)
BEZA
beza.gov.bd
Economic Zones Authority
BEPZA
bepza.gov.bd
Export Processing Zones

BIDA Streamlining Update (Dec 2025)

BanglaBiz launched Sept 2025: BIDA & JICA launched a unified investor gateway at banglabiz.gov.bd connecting all 5 major IPAs. From Dec 16, 2025, land registration services are fully online. 142 services from 47 agencies now available via OSS.

Read latest BIDA announcements →

Banking Requirements for Foreign Investors

Minimum Capital

USD 50,000 for 100% foreign-owned company

USD 100,000 for industrial projects (waivable for IT/services)

Must be remitted via SWIFT before incorporation

Account Types

FCY Account — Foreign currency (USD/GBP/EUR/JPY)

BDT Account — Local operational expenses

NFCD — Term deposit (min USD 25,000 for foreigners)

Profit Repatriation

Dividends freely repatriable via AD banks

20% WHT on dividends (reducible via DTAA)

Expats can remit 75% of salary

Key Documents

Encashment Certificate — proof of capital remittance

Tax clearance from NBR for repatriation

Board resolution for dividend remittance

We facilitate introductions to Standard Chartered, HSBC, City Bank, Eastern Bank (EBL), and BRAC Bank for expedited corporate account opening.

Our Transparency Promise

✓ Written quote before we start — no surprises
✓ Government fees shown separately on invoice
✓ Official receipts for every government payment
✓ Weekly progress updates with documentation
✓ Direct access to verify with government portals
The 6-Month Problem

Why Companies Get Stuck in Bangladesh

DIY Approach

6+ Months
Week 1-4 Research requirements, find lawyers
Week 5-8 Document preparation, translations
Week 9-14 RJSC filing, multiple rejections
Week 15-20 BIDA registration, back-and-forth
Week 21-26 Tax enrollment, bank account delays
$8,000 – $15,000
Multiple vendors, unpredictable costs
✓

Station Dhaka

8-12 Weeks*
Week 1-2 Structure advice, document collection
Week 3-5 RJSC incorporation (first-time approval)
Week 6-8 BIDA registration (expedited)
Week 9-12 Tax + bank account setup
$1,500 – $5,500
Fixed fee, all-inclusive

Why We're 3x Faster

Direct BIDA Relationships

We know the officers personally. Questions get answered in days, not weeks.

First-Time Approvals

We know exactly what RJSC and BIDA want. No rejections, no resubmissions.

Parallel Processing

We start tax enrollment while BIDA processes. Bank introductions happen simultaneously.

Bank Relationships

Pre-vetted contacts at major banks. Account opening in 2 weeks, not 2 months.

How We Compare to the Market

Competitive pricing. Transparent fees. Multiple tiers to fit your needs.

Provider Type Typical Price Timeline What's Included
International Consultancies
(e.g., Healy Consultants, Tetra)		 $12,000 – $18,000 12–16 weeks Full service, premium markup
Dhaka Law Firms
(LegalSeba, TRW, Jural Acuity)		 $1,500 – $3,000 3–5 weeks RJSC filing, basic tax registration
Local Consultancies
(Basic registration agents)		 $200 – $500 Variable Paperwork only, hidden fees
Station Dhaka — Essential
Same as local law firms		 $1,200 – $2,000 3–4 weeks RJSC, TIN, documents delivery
Station Dhaka — Professional
Full BIDA + tax + bank		 $2,000 – $3,500 6–8 weeks RJSC, BIDA, tax, trade license, bank intro
Station Dhaka — Premium
Zero hassle, all-inclusive		 $3,500 – $5,500 6–8 weeks Everything + Virtual Office + 90-day support

* Pricing based on publicly available information from competitor websites (December 2024). Government fees extra. All prices exclusive of VAT (15%) and AIT (10%).

What's Included

End-to-End Entity Establishment

Everything you need to be fully operational in Bangladesh

1

Structure & Strategy

  • Entity type recommendation (Private Ltd, Branch, Liaison)
  • Ownership structure optimization
  • Tax implications analysis
  • Repatriation planning
2

Company Incorporation

  • Name clearance & reservation
  • MOA/AOA drafting
  • RJSC registration
  • Company seal & certificates
3

BIDA Registration

  • Investment proposal preparation
  • BIDA application filing
  • Approval coordination
  • Registration certificate
4

Tax & Compliance

  • TIN registration
  • VAT/BIN enrollment
  • Import/Export IRC (if needed)
  • Trade license acquisition
5

Banking Setup

  • Bank introductions (Standard Chartered, HSBC, local banks)
  • Account opening support
  • Foreign currency account
  • Online banking setup
6

Operational Readiness

  • Registered office address
  • Compliance calendar setup
  • Accountant/auditor introductions
  • Ongoing compliance guidance
Investment

Choose Your Package

Transparent pricing. Service fees + Government fees shown separately. No hidden costs.

1 Choose Entity Type
2 Choose Service Level

Essential

Same as local law firms

$1,500
Service fee only
  • Name clearance (RJSC)
  • MoA & AoA drafting
  • RJSC registration filing
  • TIN registration
  • Document delivery
  • Trade license — not included
  • Bank account — not included
  • Virtual office — not included
Timeline: 3-4 weeks

Professional

Most popular for foreign investors

$2,500
Service fee only
  • Everything in Essential, plus:
  • BIDA registration
  • Trade license application
  • VAT/BIN registration
  • Bank account introduction
  • Company seal & stamps
  • English-speaking PM
  • Virtual office — not included
Timeline: 6-8 weeks typical*

Premium

Full service, zero hassle

$4,000
Service fee only
  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • 12-month Virtual Office (Corporate Basic)
  • Bank account opening support
  • First year RJSC annual return
  • Compliance calendar setup
  • 90-day post-setup support
  • Priority processing
  • Weekly video updates
Timeline: 6-8 weeks typical*
3 Add Virtual Office (Required for BIDA registration)
4 Optional Add-ons
PRIORITY

Priority Support Package

For time-sensitive projects that need extra attention

Your Package Summary

Entity Type: Subsidiary (Private Limited Company)
Service Tier: Professional
Service Fee: $2,500
Subtotal (Service Fees): $2,500
Est. Government Fees: ~$200-500 (varies by capital)
Estimated Total: $2,700 - $3,000
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All prices exclusive of VAT (15%) and TDS (10% withholding)

Tax Information

All prices shown are exclusive of applicable taxes:

How it works: When you pay our invoice, you may deduct 10% TDS and remit to NBR (if you're a registered Bangladesh entity). VAT is added to our invoice separately. Government fees are paid directly to respective authorities (RJSC, BIDA, City Corporation) and are not subject to VAT/TDS.

Official Sources: National Board of Revenue (NBR) | RJSC Fee Schedule | BIDA

*Timeline Note: Timelines shown are typical estimates based on our experience. Actual duration depends on document readiness, government processing times, and regulatory requirements which can vary. RJSC and BIDA processing times are outside our control. We provide weekly progress updates throughout the process.

Current capacity: We can start 3 new entity setups in January. Reserve your slot →

Get Your Free Consultation

30 minutes. Tell us your plans. We'll recommend the right structure.

We respond within 24 hours. No spam, no sales pressure.

What Happens Next?

  1. Consultation call — We discuss your business model and recommend structure (30 min)
  2. Proposal — Detailed scope, timeline, and fixed-fee quote
  3. Document collection — We provide checklist, you provide docs
  4. We handle everything — Weekly progress updates until you're operational

Already Have an Entity?

Need help with compliance, amendments, additional licenses, or work permits? We can help with that too.

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Common Questions

Before You Decide

What's the difference between Subsidiary, Branch, and Liaison Office? +
Liaison Office: Can't generate revenue in Bangladesh. Used for market exploration, relationship building, and coordination. Easiest to set up and close.

Subsidiary (Private Limited Company): Separate legal entity from parent. Can conduct full business operations. Most common choice for international companies. Limited liability protection.

Branch Office: Extension of foreign parent company. Can conduct business and repatriate profits. Requires Bangladesh Bank approval. Parent company has full liability.

Our recommendation: Most companies should start with a Subsidiary. It offers the best balance of operational flexibility, liability protection, and ease of setup.
How long does entity setup actually take? +
With Station Dhaka (typical timelines)*:
• Essential tier: 3-4 weeks (RJSC only)
• Professional/Premium tier: 6-8 weeks (full setup)
• Branch Office: 8-10 weeks (includes Bangladesh Bank)

DIY or with inexperienced providers: 6+ months is common due to document rejections, unclear requirements, and lack of relationships.

*Important: These are typical estimates. Actual timelines depend on how quickly you provide required documents, current government processing volumes, and regulatory requirements. RJSC and BIDA processing times are outside our control, but our relationships help expedite where possible. We provide weekly progress updates throughout.
What documents do I need to provide? +
From the parent company:
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Board resolution authorizing Bangladesh establishment
• Audited financial statements (2 years)
• Company profile/brochure

From directors/shareholders:
• Passport copies
• Photos
• Proof of address

All foreign documents need to be notarized and apostilled. We provide a detailed checklist and guide you through the process.
Is there a minimum capital requirement? +
Subsidiary (Private Limited Company):
No statutory minimum, but BIDA typically expects at least $50,000 in authorized capital for foreign-invested companies. We recommend $100,000+ for credibility.

Branch Office:
No minimum, but Bangladesh Bank evaluates based on business plan and parent company strength.

Liaison Office:
Must receive minimum $30,000/year from parent company for operational expenses.

Capital can be brought in phases. Initial paid-up capital can be lower than authorized capital.
What are the tax implications? +
Corporate Tax: 27.5% for non-listed companies (lower rates available for listed companies and certain sectors)

VAT: Standard rate 15%, reduced rates for certain services

Withholding Tax: Various rates on payments (dividends, royalties, services)

Tax Incentives: Available for certain sectors (IT/ITES, EPZ, Hi-Tech Parks) with reduced rates or holidays

We provide general guidance but recommend engaging a local tax advisor for detailed planning. We can introduce you to trusted firms.
How difficult is opening a bank account? +
Without connections: 2-3 months is common. Banks are cautious with new foreign entities and often request excessive documentation.

With Station Dhaka: 2-3 weeks. We have pre-established relationships with Standard Chartered, HSBC, City Bank, and other major banks. Our introductions fast-track KYC review.

We help you open both local currency (BDT) and foreign currency (FCY) accounts, which are essential for receiving foreign investment and making international payments.
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