Navigating Corporate Compliance & Company Registration in Bangladesh (2026 Guide)

Starting and operating a corporate entity in Bangladesh requires strict adherence to the Companies Act 1994, BIDA regulations, and localized sector-specific licenses. ### 1. Name Clearance & RJSC Filings The first milestone in company registration is acquiring Name Clearance from the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC). Once obtained, Memorandum and Articles of Association (MoA & AoA) must be drafted to clearly define the company's authorized capital, shareholder ratios, and principal business objects. ### 2. Foreign Shareholding & Paid-Up Capital Foreign investors can own up to 100% equity in most sectors without prior government approval. However, encashing foreign capital into a designated inward remittance bank account in Bangladesh is mandatory before final RJSC incorporation. ### 3. Post-Incorporation Compliance Once the Certificate of Incorporation is issued, the company must secure: - E-TIN (Tax Identification Number) - BIN (Business Identification Number for VAT) - Trade License from the relevant City Corporation / Municipality - BIDA Registration (for foreign investments and expatriate work permits) At Saud & Associates, our corporate law team assists both domestic enterprises and foreign investors through every phase of incorporation and ongoing regulatory compliance.