Business Setup in Bangladesh
Register a subsidiary or branch in Bangladesh with up to 100% foreign ownership. We handle RJSC registration, BIDA approvals where required, banking and capital-remittance compliance.
Foreign ownership
Up to 100% foreign ownership (most sectors)
Main entity
Private Limited Company / Subsidiary
Typical timeline
Subsidiary ~3–5 weeks; branch ~6–12 weeks
Corporate tax
Standard corporate tax
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Bangladesh is built for foreign founders
South Asia's fast-rising manufacturing and export hub — 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, registered directly with the RJSC.
Up to 100% foreign ownership
Full foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors; a few are restricted or require prior approval.
Low-cost manufacturing base
A leading global garment and textile exporter with a competitive cost base and large workforce.
~170 million-person market
A large and growing domestic consumer market alongside a strong export economy.
Direct RJSC registration
A subsidiary registers directly with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies under the Companies Act 1994.
Ways to set up in Bangladesh
Private Limited Company / Subsidiary
The most common vehicle — registers directly with the RJSC and is faster to establish.
Branch office
Extends a foreign parent's operations; requires prior BIDA approval before RJSC registration.
Liaison / Representative office
For market research and coordination only, with no commercial revenue; needs BIDA approval.
Bangladesh at a glance
- Foreign ownership
- Up to 100% foreign ownership (most sectors)
- Main entity
- Private Limited Company / Subsidiary
- Typical timeline
- Subsidiary ~3–5 weeks; branch ~6–12 weeks
- Corporate tax
- Standard corporate tax
- Personal income tax
- Progressive
How we set up your Bangladesh company
One team coordinates every step — so you deal with us, not a chain of local agents.
Name clearance
Obtain name clearance from the RJSC and confirm the activity is open to foreign ownership.
BIDA approval (if branch)
For a branch or liaison office, secure Bangladesh Investment Development Authority approval first.
RJSC registration
File the memorandum and articles and register the company with the RJSC.
Banking and remittance
Open a corporate account and obtain the encashment certificate for inward capital remittance.
Everything your Bangladesh entity needs to trade
One partner for the whole structure — including alongside your Saudi setup.
- Entity structuring advice — the right vehicle for your activity, tax position and ownership
- Name reservation and incorporation with the local registry
- Registered office / agent and local-address requirements
- Trade or activity licensing and any sector regulator approvals
- Corporate bank account introductions
- Tax, VAT and beneficial-ownership registrations
- Director, shareholder and UBO documentation, attested where required
- Ongoing compliance — renewals, filings and annual returns
Documents you'll typically need
A guide — we confirm the exact checklist for your activity on the first call.
- Passport copies of shareholders and directors
- Registered-office address proof
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- RJSC name-clearance certificate
- Encashment certificate for inward capital remittance
- BIDA approval (branch / liaison only)
Bangladesh setup — common questions
- Subsidiary or branch — which should I choose?
- A subsidiary registers directly with the RJSC and is faster. A branch or liaison office must first obtain BIDA approval, which adds several weeks.
- Is 100% foreign ownership allowed?
- Yes, in most sectors. A small number of activities are restricted or need prior approval, so we confirm your specific activity first.
- How long does a subsidiary take?
- Around 3–5 weeks for a subsidiary; a branch or liaison office typically takes 6–12 weeks because of the BIDA approval step.
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