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- Corporate Governance in Bangladesh
– An overview of mandatory filings, audit requirements, AGMs, record-keeping, and other key corporate governance obligations for companies in Bangladesh.
- Dispute Resolution in Bangladesh
– An overview of the mechanisms for resolving commercial disputes in Bangladesh, including contract enforcement, litigation through the court system, and arbitration.
- Commercial Arbitration in Bangladesh
– A guide to the legal framework and process for commercial arbitration in Bangladesh under the Arbitration Act, 2001, covering agreements, proceedings, awards, and enforcement.
- Commercial Litigation in Bangladesh
– An overview of the commercial litigation process in Bangladesh, including the court structure, key procedures under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and stages of a lawsuit.
- Exemptions and Incentives for Businesses in Bangladesh
– An overview of various government incentives, tax exemptions, and support schemes available for businesses and startups operating in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh Export Incentive Rates: FY 2024-2025
– Detailed list of export incentive rates for various sectors in Bangladesh, effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, as per Bangladesh Bank FE Circular No. 12.
- Tax Exemptions and Incentives for Startups in Bangladesh
– An overview of tax exemptions, loss carry-forward provisions, minimum tax rates, and eligibility criteria for registered startups in Bangladesh.
- Tax Holiday Incentives for Industries in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive guide to tax holiday incentives, eligible industries, conditions, and location-specific benefits for businesses in Bangladesh.
- Exiting or Closing a Business in Bangladesh
– An overview of the various legal methods for closing, dissolving, or exiting a business entity in Bangladesh, including company winding-up, partnership dissolution, share transfers, and bankruptcy.
- Foreign Investment in Bangladesh
– An overview of the legal framework, entry and exit strategies, investment protection, taxation, repatriation, and immigration requirements for foreign investors in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh visa
– Overview of key visa categories for foreign nationals visiting or working in Bangladesh, including Business, Employment, Investor, and Visa on Arrival.
- Entry Options for Foreign Investors in Bangladesh
– Overview of the primary ways foreign investors can establish a business presence in Bangladesh: incorporating a company or setting up a branch, liaison, or project office.
- Exit Options for Foreign Investors in Bangladesh
– Overview of the primary legal pathways for foreign investors to cease operations or divest from their investments in Bangladesh, including company winding-up, share sales, and closure of LO/BO/PO.
- Investment Treaty
- Legal Protection of Foreign Investment
– Overview of the legal protections, government guarantees, and dispute resolution mechanisms for foreign investment in Bangladesh.
- Repatriation of Foreign Investment in Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Guide
– An overview of the legal framework, procedures, and key considerations for foreign investors looking to repatriate profits, dividends, and capital from Bangladesh.
- Work Permit in Bangladesh
– A detailed legal guide for obtaining work permits for foreign nationals in Bangladesh, covering different authorities like BIDA, BEPZA, BEZA, BHTPA, and NGOAB.
- Bilateral Investment Treaty
– Overview of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) signed by Bangladesh, providing links to treaty documents.
- Cancellation of Work Permits for Foreign Nationals in Bangladesh
– A guide outlining the process and requirements for cancelling work permits issued to foreign nationals in Bangladesh by BIDA, BEPZA, or the NGO Affairs Bureau upon cessation of employment.
- Closing Down a Liaison, Branch or Project Office in Bangladesh
– A guide detailing the regulatory procedures and requirements for winding up Liaison Offices (LO), Branch Offices (BO), and Project Offices (PO) in Bangladesh.
- Double Taxation Treaty
– Overview of Bangladesh's Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), including signatory countries, effective dates, and withholding tax rates.
- Obtaining a Work Permit in Bangladesh for Foreign Nationals from BIDA
– A step-by-step guide for employers and foreign nationals on the process of obtaining an E-Visa Recommendation and Work Permit via the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
- Other Treaty signed by Bangladesh
- Preferential Trade Agreement
- Hiring and Managing Employees in Bangladesh
– A guide to legal compliance for hiring, managing, and separating employees in Bangladesh, covering employment contracts, benefits, trade unions, and termination procedures.
- Intellectual Property
– An overview of intellectual property protection, registration, and enforcement in Bangladesh for businesses and innovators.
- Copyright Registration in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive guide to copyright registration, transfer, and enforcement in Bangladesh under the Copyright Act, 2023.
- Geographical Indications (GI) Registration
– A comprehensive guide to the step-by-step process for registering Geographical Indications (GI) for goods in Bangladesh, as per the GI Act, 2013 and Rules, 2015.
- Industrial Design Registration in Bangladesh
– A step-by-step guide to registering an industrial design in Bangladesh under the Bangladesh Industrial Design Act, 2023, including application, examination, and renewal.
- Patent Registration in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive guide to patent registration, requirements, and enforcement under Bangladeshi law, including procedures, timelines, and remedies for infringement.
- Trademark registration in Bangladesh
– A practical guide to trademark registration, protection, and enforcement under Bangladeshi law.
- Investment Regime in Bangladesh
– An overview of the reserved and controlled sectors for investment in Bangladesh, applicable to both local and foreign investors.
- Laws Library
– A comprehensive collection of Bangladeshi Acts, Rules, Regulations, Circulars, and other legal documents, including repealed laws for historical context, litigation, and research purposes.
- Foreign Exchange Laws in Bangladesh
– An overview of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 (FERA), the role of Bangladesh Bank, and the Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions (GFET) governing currency movement in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
– A collection of key Acts, Rules, Regulations, Circulars, and other resources related to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
- Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) Laws
– A comprehensive collection of key Acts, Rules, Regulations, Standards, and other regulatory documents pertaining to the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI).
- Company Law
– Key legislation, schedules, and notifications related to company law, Chartered Secretaries and the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) in Bangladesh.
- Competition Laws of Bangladesh
– A list of laws related to competition in Bangladesh
- Drug Laws and Regulations in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive collection of Acts, Rules, Guidelines, Policies, and other regulatory documents pertaining to drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices in Bangladesh.
- Energy Laws and Regulations in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive collection of Acts, Rules, Policies, Guidelines, and other regulatory documents pertaining to the energy and power sector in Bangladesh.
- Environmental Laws and Regulations in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive collection of Acts, Rules, Guidelines, Policies, and other regulatory documents pertaining to environmental protection and conservation in Bangladesh.
- Financial Reporting Council (FRC)
– A list of laws, circulars, and other resources related to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Bangladesh.
- Fire Safety Laws and Regulations in Bangladesh
– An overview of key Acts, Rules, Policies, and other regulatory documents related to fire prevention, safety, and services in Bangladesh.
- Food Safety Laws and Regulations in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive overview of Acts, Rules, Regulations, and other legal documents governing food safety and standards in Bangladesh.
- Important FEID and FEOD Circulars on Foreign Exchange
– A compilation of key circulars, circular letters, and notifications issued by the Bangladesh Bank concerning foreign exchange transactions, supplementing FERA and GFET.
- Important FEPD Circulars on Foreign Exchange
– A compilation of key circulars, circular letters, and notifications issued by the Bangladesh Bank concerning foreign exchange transactions, supplementing FERA and GFET.
- Labour Laws of Bangladesh
– A collection of key Acts, Rules, Policies, and Minimum Wage Gazettes related to labour and employment in Bangladesh.
- Land Laws and Regulations in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive collection of Acts, Rules, Circulars, and other legal documents pertaining to land administration, ownership, transfer, and management in Bangladesh.
- Public Private Partnership Laws of Bangladesh
– A library of key laws, rules, forms, and guidelines related to Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Bangladesh.
- Public Procurement Laws and Regulations in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive guide to Acts, Rules, standard bidding documents, and other regulatory instruments governing public procurement in Bangladesh, including the role of the BPPA.
- Shipping Laws and Regulations in Bangladesh
– A comprehensive collection of Acts, Ordinances, Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Guidelines governing maritime and inland water transport, ports, and shipping operations in Bangladesh.
- Technology & Telecommunications Laws of Bangladesh
- Transport Laws and Regulations in Bangladesh
– An overview of significant acts, rules, policies, guidelines, and other regulatory documents governing the transport sector in Bangladesh.
- Legal Guide
– Legal guide for doing business in Bangladesh
- Legal Updates
– Latest legal updates in Bangladesh
- All power producers must become member of BIPPA
(2016-03-09)
- Bangladesh Bank Eases Restrictions on Establishing Legal Entities Abroad for Startups
(2025-05-04)
- Bangladesh Bank introduces new rules for investment in Alternative Investment Fund by banks
(2015-11-30)
- Bangladesh Bank now requires inclusion of Value, Unit Price, and Quantity in Pro Forma Invoice/Indent.
(2023-09-24)
- Bangladesh Bank suggests FATCA reporting by local banks
(2014-01-20)
- Bangladesh enacted Financial Reporting Act 2015
(2015-09-20)
- Bangladesh enacted geographical indication act
(2014-01-05)
- Bangladesh enacted its first Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act, 2015
(2015-09-22)
- Bangladesh gets its first Private Equity, Venture Capital financing regulations
(2015-06-28)
- Bangladesh Got Its First Regulations on Cosmetics
(2023-09-25)
- Bangladesh introduced new law for hotel and restaurant
(2014-11-30)
- Bangladesh Introduces Detailed Regulations for Health, Dietary, and Medical Foods
(2025-03-01)
- Bangladesh Introduces Secure Transactions Act to Enable Movable Assets as Loan Collateral, Expanding Access to Credit
(2023-11-20)
- Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015 published
(2015-09-18)
- Bangladesh Registration Rules 2014 published
(2014-11-01)
- Bangladessh introduced new Trademark Rules
(2015-10-01)
- CAAB introduced Unscheduled Route Flight Operations Policy 2020
(2020-01-30)
- City Corporation Ideal Tax Schedule 2016 introduced
(2016-02-06)
- Code of Civil Procedure got amendment, finally
– An overview of key amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 introduced by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, focusing on procedural changes impacting litigation in Bangladesh.
(2025-05-11)
- Commodity Exchange Rules introduced in Bangladesh
(2023-10-17)
- DSE and CSE introduced new Listing Regulations
(2015-07-20)
- Duty Drawback Regulations 2021 introduced
(2021-08-17)
- Economic zones are exempted from BOI and Local Government Tax
(2016-04-28)
- eTIN Number now required for foreign Directors to incorporate a company in Bangladesh
(2015-03-15)
- Export Policy 2015-18 published
(2015-09-14)
- FDI report must be submitted within 20 days after each quarter.
(2023-02-20)
- Foreign Exchange Regulation Act amended
(2015-09-12)
- Foreign owned companies allowed to avail interest free loans from parent companies for one year
(2014-03-20)
- Foreign owned companies allowed to obtain Taka loan from local banks
(2014-03-20)
- Foreign owned companies exempted from going public
(2015-06-16)
- Foreign shareholders can now remit fair value of their sold shares
(2014-06-09)
- FRC expands the definition of public interest entities
(2020-06-30)
- FRC Notice Reinforces Auditor Registration Requirements for Public Interest Entities (PIEs)
(2025-02-20)
- Geographical Indicative Products (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2015 published
(2015-08-09)
- Government extent tax exemption for renewable energy projects
(2024-12-10)
- Government issued Land Offences Prevention and Remedy Rules, 2024 To Make Land Rights Simpler and More Secure
(2024-10-31)
- Import Policy Order 2015-18 introduced
(2016-02-24)
- Income Tax at a glance FY 2015-16
(2015-11-02)
- Ministry of Finance Issues New Directives for Overseas Equity Investment
(2022-01-30)
- Monetary Jurisdiction of the lower courts increased
(2016-05-21)
- Money Laundering Act 2012 amended
(2015-10-14)
- National Industrial Policy 2022 introduced
(2022-09-30)
- NBFI can invest in Alternative Investment Fund – Bangladesh Bank
(2016-04-05)
- NBFIs allowed to hold meetings via video conference with BB approval
(2016-04-20)
- New list of required documents for 18A and 18B approval from Bangladesh Bank
(2015-03-16)
- New Manpower Criteria for Public Interest Entities
(2023-10-24)
- New tax rates for City Corporations introduced by Government
(2015-03-08)
- Official English translation of Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 published
(2015-10-08)
- Official English translation of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Act, 1993 published
(2015-10-22)
- Overseas Employment and Migrants (Recruiting Agent License and Conduct) Rules, 2019
(2020-01-27)
- Payment for Mobile Roaming Can Now Be Made in Taka
(2025-04-29)
- Pet Bird Management Rules, 2020
(2020-01-30)
- Power of Attorney Rules 2015 published
(2015-07-27)
- Presence of shareholder is mandatory for share transfer – RJSC
(2016-03-30)
- Public Issue Rules 2015 issued by Bangladesh Securities Exchange Commission
(2016-01-06)
- Public Procurement Act, 2006 got amended
– An overview of significant amendments to the Public Procurement Act, 2006 by the Public Procurement (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, focusing on transparency, sustainability, and e-procurement in Bangladesh.
(2025-05-10)
- Regulations for speedy release and disposal of perishable goods introduced
(2021-08-20)
- Rules for opening branch of Foreign University in Bangladesh introduced
(2014-06-06)
- Service Sectors’ Companies allowed to remit cost of training and consultancy services
(2014-02-23)
- Share money deposit of foreign investor must be converted into share within 1 year – Bangladesh Bank
(2020-02-07)
- Share money deposit of public interest entities must be converted into paid up capital within six month – FRC
(2020-03-05)
- The Fixation of Lowest Market Price of Property Rules, 2010 got amended
(2015-11-16)
- Trademark Act 2009 got amended
(2015-11-26)
- Unpaid vat must be Paid: RJSC
(2021-04-24)
- You can no longer use the word “Group” on your company name
(2015-02-15)
- Licences and Permits
– A comprehensive overview of the licences and permits necessary for establishing and operating a business in Bangladesh, including regulatory context and practical guidance.
- Basic License
– All License and Permits needed to do business in Bangladesh
- BIN (Value Added Tax) Registration in Bangladesh
– A guide to Value Added Tax (VAT) registration requirements, process, and compliance for businesses operating in Bangladesh under the VAT & Supplementary Duty Act, 2012.
- Business Establishment License
– A guide to getting and renewing a Business Establishment License in Bangladesh for businesses that are not factories, covering legal rules, steps, and contacts.
- Mandatory Notification Before Starting Business under Labour Act 2006
– A guide to the legal requirement under Section 325 of the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 for notifying DIFE using Form 75 before commencing business operations.
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) for Companies in Bangladesh
– A guide to the legal requirement, application process, and importance of obtaining a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for companies operating in Bangladesh.
- Trade Licence
– A comprehensive guide to obtaining and renewing a trade licence under Bangladeshi law, including process steps, required documents, fees, and compliance requirements.
- Overview of Tax Compliance in Bangladesh: Income Tax & VAT
– A guide to essential compliance obligations under Bangladesh's Income Tax Act, 2023 and the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012 for businesses.
- Setting up a Business in Bangladesh
– An overview of the primary legal structures available for starting a business in Bangladesh for both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors.
- Comparison of Proprietorship, Partnership, Private Limited, Public Limited, and One Person Companies
– A detailed comparison of Proprietorship, Partnership, Private Limited, Public Limited, and One Person Company structures in Bangladesh.
- Establishing a Partnership Firm in Bangladesh
– A guide to understanding and registering a partnership firm in Bangladesh, including the process for obtaining a Trade Licence.
- Establishing a Sole Proprietorship in Bangladesh
– A guide to understanding and registering a sole proprietorship in Bangladesh, including the process for obtaining a Trade Licence.
- Incorporating a Company with Local Shareholders in Bangladesh
– A guide to the process, legal requirements, and steps for registering a private or public limited company in Bangladesh with only Bangladeshi shareholders.
- Registering a One Person Company (OPC) in Bangladesh
– A guide for entrepreneurs on the advantages, disadvantages, and process of registering a One Person Company (OPC) in Bangladesh under the Companies Act 1994.