Bangladesh - Apply for Freight Forwarding Licensing

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Freight Forwarding Licensing, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Shipping Link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The authority will undergo a thorough inspection by a certified inspector to ensure that it meets the required standards.
12. After successful completion of verification, the authority will issue the approval. The process will be notified to the applicant via SMS or Email.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• A completed application forms
• A copy of your national id card or passport
• A certificate of incorporation
• Trade license
• Import-export registration certificate
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the application guidelines.

Office Locations & Contacts

MINISTRY OF SHIPPING
Building# 06 (8th floor)
Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka-1000.
Phone: 9676770, 9515551
Fax: 9515529, 9512283
Contact Details link

Eligibility

• Any person who that intends to Apply for Freight Forwarding Licensing is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Nationality
• National Identity Card Number
• Name of the company
• Contact details of the company

Need for the Document

• Freight forwarding licensing refers to the process of obtaining a license or permit that allows an individual or a company to operate as a freight forwarder. A freight forwarder is a person or a company that organizes and arranges the shipment of goods on behalf of the shipper or exporter

Information which might help

• Once the license is obtained, the freight forwarder is authorized to operate legally and can provide services such as arranging the transport of goods, preparing necessary documents, and handling customs clearance procedures on behalf of their clients.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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