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Obtain a Trade License

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Procedure NameObtain a Trade License
Description

Getting a trade license is one of the important steps of starting  business in Bangladesh. An entrepreneur needs to receive the trade license from City Corporation or City Council of the respective business area. The trade license filled-in application form must be accompanied by the required documents.

 

Legal Basis of the License

1.     Dhaka City Corporation Ordinace - 1983

2.     Municipal Taxation Rules – 1986

Responsible Agency

City Corporation/ Municipal Corporation/ Union Parishad

 

Process Step

Step 1:  Collect prescribed Application Form from the City Corporation/ Municipal Corporation/ Union Parishad’s Office

Step 2: Submit completed Application Form with supporting documents to the concerned section

Step 3: Inspection by the Licensing Supervisor  

Step 4: Deposit required fees at the concerned office

Step 5: Obtain Trade License form the City Corporation/ Municipal Corporation/ Union Parishad office

 

Process Ma

 

 

Required Document

1.     Application Form

2.     National ID Card of the Entrepreneur

3.     Holding Tax Payment receipt

4.     Recent Passport Size Picture of the Entrepreneur

5.     Declaration  of  non –Judicial stamp to abide by the rules & regulation of City Corporation & Municipal Corporation

6.     A certified copy of the memorandum and articles of association

7.     A copy of the certificate of incorporation

8.     Agreement of Parthership

9.     Tax Identification Number certificate

10.  A copy of the lease agreement of the registered office

11.  Work Permit from Board of Investment

12.  Statement of Bank Solvency

Time

7 days

Fee

Application Fee: BDT 10.00

License Fee: Ranges from BDT 1000-20000 which depends on the nature /type of the business (Informatin can be collected form City Corporation/ Municipal Corporation/ Union Parishad)

For Limited company, License fee is determined on the basis of paid up capital.

Contact

City Corporation, Municipal Corporation& Union Parishad Office

For Dhaka City

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)

Nagar Bhaban, Fulbaria, Dhaka-1000

Phone:- +8802 9563504, +8802 9563506

Email: administrator@dhakacity.org

Website: http://www.dhakasouthcity.gov.bd/

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC)

Nagar Bhaban, House # 81, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212

 Phone: +88-02-9896111

 Fax:  +88-02-9894391

Email: cro@dncc.gov.bd

Website: http://www.dncc.gov.bd

 

 

CategoryProcedure

The following form/s are used in this procedure
TitleDescriptionCreated DateUpdated DateIssued By
This form is required to apply to receive Trade License from Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). Please click the PDF mark to view or download the Form10-06-201709-10-2017 This is Dowload File
This form is required to apply to receive Trade License from Dhaka South City Corporation. Please click the PDF mark to view or download the Form10-06-201709-10-2017 This is Dowload File
This form is required to receive Trade License from Chittagong City Corporation. Please click the PDF mark to view or download the Form.14-09-201709-10-2017 This is Dowload File
This form is required to receive Trade License from Comilla City Corporation. Please click the PDF mark to view or download the Form.14-09-201709-10-2017 This is Dowload File
This form is required to receive Trade License from Gazipur City Corporation. Please click the PDF mark to view or download the Form.14-09-201709-10-2017 This is Dowload File
This form is required to receive Trade License from Khulna City Corporation. Please click the PDF mark to view or download the Form.14-09-201709-10-2017 This is Dowload File
This form is required to receive Trade License from Rangpur City Corporation. Please click the PDF mark to view or download the Form.14-09-201709-10-2017 This is Dowload File
This form is required to receive Trade License from Narayanganj City Corporation. Please click the PDF mark to view or download the Form.14-09-201709-10-2017 This is Dowload File
This form is required to receive Trade License from Rajshahi City Corporation. Please click the PDF mark to view or download the Form.14-09-201709-10-2017 This is Dowload File
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