Bangladesh - Apply for Trade License Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Trade License Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Bangladesh local government department / Municipal Corporation/ Union Parishad’s Office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. The applicant has to attach the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed application to the concerned officer.
7. 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.
8. An acknowledgement receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application form link
• Copy of the National ID card (NID) of the entrepreneur.
• Three (3) Passport size Photographs.
• Copy of Passport (in case of Foreigner).
• Holding Tax payment receipt.
• Recent receipt (papers) or ownership proof.
• 3 copies of Passport size photos of the business holder (attested).
• A non-judicial stamp of Tk. 150/- for abiding rules of the city corporation.
• Memorandum & Articles of Association (for Limited Company).
• Agreement of partnership (If he/she has a partner).
• TIN Certificate of Individual and entity.
• Certificate of Incorporation (For Limited Company)
• Statement of Bank Solvency (Full Clearance).
• Work Permit from Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
• License from Fire service & Civil Defence (Applicable for Industry).

Office Locations & Contacts

Local Government Division – Bangladesh
Building No 7, Bangladesh Secretariat,
Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka – 1000
List of corporations Link

Note: The applicant can click the organisation menu to find more details about corporations, union parishad and upazilla offices

Contact details link
Upazilla or Union Parishad offices link
Offices – directory link

DHAKA NORTH CITY CORPORATION
Chief Revenue Officer
Nagar Bhaban, Gulshan Center Point,
Plot# 23-26, Road# 46, Level-6,
DNCC Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone (Office)+88 02 55052088
Fax: +880255052088
Contact Details link

DHAKA SOUTH CITY CORPORATION
Nagar Bhaban, Dhaka,
Bangladesh
Phone: +880 2-9556014
Contact Details link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Trade License Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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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
• Age
• Address
• City
• State
• Postal code
• Date of birth
• Business name
• Business details

Need for the Document

• A trade license is a legal document that grants permission to an individual or a business entity to carry out commercial activities within a specific jurisdiction. It is a mandatory requirement for conducting any kind of business, trade, or profession in Bangladesh.

Information which might help

• The trade license provides legal recognition to a business or profession and ensures that the business operates in compliance with local regulations and laws. It also ensures that the business pays taxes and other fees required by the local authorities. Additionally, having a valid trade license can help establish the credibility of a business and enable it to conduct transactions with other businesses or clients.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

Benefits of the license

• Increase Credibility.
• Render better exposure to financial aid.
• Increase Goodwill in the target market.
• Motivate investors.
• Ensure fewer confrontation with legal affairs.
• Ensure better sanitation within the organization.
• Discourages unethical practices.