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CERTIFICATE (IRC)

Import Registration Certificate (IRC)

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

1. Attested photocopy of valid Trade License

2. Tax Identification Number (TIN)
3. Attested photocopy of membership certificate from local Chamber of Commerce and
Industry or relevant Trade Association
4. Original copy of Treasury Chalan
5. If a partnership business: Partnership Deed (certified attested copy)
6. If a limited company: (certified attested copies)

Certificate of Incorporation
Articles of Association
Memorandum of Association

(To facilitate verification of the submitted documents, applicants are requested to submit the
original documents as well. The original copies of the documents will be returned at the
completion of the process).

PROCESS STEPS
Step 1: Collect IRC form from office of Controller Import and Export.

Step 2: Deposit schedule fees at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank Fees
should be deposits under the head number: 1-1731-0001-1801

(Sonali bank branches should be used only where Bangladesh Bank is not available). Collect and
complete 3 copies of Chalan Form and pay the Schedule fee

Category
Ceiling Value of annual Initial Registration Annual renewal fees

import fees

First Tk. 5, 00,000 Tk. 5,000 Tk. 3,000

Second Tk. 25,00,000 Tk. 10,000 Tk. 6,000

Third Tk. 50,00,000 Tk. 18,000 Tk. 10,000

Fourth Tk. 1,00,00,000 Tk. 30,000 Tk. 15,000

Fifth Tk. 5,00,00,000 Tk. 45,000 Tk. 22,000

Sixth Above Tk.5,00,00,000 Tk. 60,000 Tk. 30,000

Step 3: Submit application form with recovery supporting documents

Attach a recent passport size photo of applicant

Make copies of complete application package for self
Submit application at the receipt room 3rd floor of CI&E by 4 p.m.

Collect office entry number

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Trade License
Trade License is mandatory for every form of business entity in Bangladesh. It is issued
by the local government of the respective areas. Every business entity must obtain
Trade License from each local government where it operates. If a business entity has
more than one place of business, it must obtain Trade License from each local
government. It is issued for one year and have to be renewed annually. Trade License
attracts some government fees, which usually depends on the types of business.

Below, we have described the process of obtaining Trade License for businesses that
operate within Dhaka City Corporation area. Other local government have similar rules.
You are advised to contact the respective local government for more information.
TRADE LICENSE FOR A COMMERCIAL FIRM

PROCESS STEPS:
STEP 1: PROCURE THE PROPER FORM FROM THE PROPER OFFICE.

Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) has two forms for a trade license depending on the type
of business. A commercial firm must use the K Form. Even though the ten zonal
offices use the same K Form, a business must buy the form from its respective zonal
office. A seal and the initials of the officer selling the form is what distinguishes it from
that of other zones. The form costs Tk. 10.

STEP 2: GET CERTIFICATION FROM THE LOCAL WARD COMMISSIONER.

After the form is completed it has to be submitted to the local ward commissioner for
validation.

STEP 3: COLLECT LICENSE BOOK BY TK. 50 AND SUBMIT APPLICATION WITH

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO DCCS ZONAL OFFICE.

For the K Form, a rent receipt for the premises where the business is operating from or,
if owned, the municipal tax payment receipt has to be provided. Supporting documents
include:

3 copies of PP size photo of owner

Rent receipt or premises ownership proof
Step 4: Await enquiry by the Licensing Supervisor (LS).
Upon submission of the form, the LS usually goes to the business entity for a visit to verify
the information provided.

STEP 5: PAY PREDETERMINED FEE AND COLLECT TRADE LICENSE.

After inspection by the LS is concluded, the business is asked to go to the DCC office to
pay the predetermined fee and collect their trade license. The fee schedule depends on
the business category under which the application was filed.

STEP 6: SIGNBOARD FEE

When collecting the trade license, a signboard fee has to be paid as well. For all types
of business the signboard fees will payable 30% of the License fee.
TRADE LICENSE FOR A MANUFACTURING FIRM

PROCESS STEPS:
STEP 1:PROCURE THE PROPER FORM FROM THE PROPER OFFICE.

The I Form will have to be purchased for Tk. 10 from the DCC zonal office where the
manufacturing firm has to submit its application.

STEP 2:GET CERTIFICATION FROM THE LOCAL WARD COMMISSIONER.

The completed form has to be validated by the local ward commissioner.

STEP 3:SUBMIT APPLICATION WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.

Supporting documents include:

3 copies of PP size photo of owner

Rent receipt or premises ownership proof
No objection certificate from the neighborhood
A written undertaking on a Tk 150 non-judicial stamped paper
Fire License from the local fire department Environmental Certificate from DOE

STEP 4: AWAIT ENQUIRY BY THE LICENSING SUPERVISOR (LS).

Upon submission of the form, the LS usually goes to the business entity for a visit to
verify the information provided.

STEP 5: PAY PREDETERMINED FEE AND COLLECT TRADE LICENSE.

After inspection by the LS is concluded, the business is asked to go to the DCC office to
pay the predetermined fee and collect their trade license. The fee schedule depends on
the business category under which the application was filed.

STEP 6: SIGNBOARD FEE

When collecting the trade license, a signboard fee has to be paid as well. For all types
of business the signboard fees will payable 30% of the License fee.
RENEWAL OF TRADE LICENSE

The renewal process is comparatively routine and no inspection is required. When the
trade license comes up for renewal the business has to go the LS.

PROCESS STEPS:
STEP 1: PICK-UP DEMAND BILL FROM THE LICENSE BOOK (THIS BOOK IS VALID FOR
FIVE YEARS)

Upon checking the expiring trade license, the LS fills in the particulars in a demand bill
and gives the booklet to the business. The demand bill is a four page booklet similar to
a bank deposit slip. The same information is filled into all the pages: one page is for the
bank and one is for the business.

STEP 2: PAY RELEVANT FEE AT DESIGNATED BANK

Deposit designated bank through demand bill and it will automatically renew the license.