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Bangladesh
Bangladesh suits manufacturing, textiles, trading, and operating businesses serving South Asia. Foreign investors can generally establish wholly owned subsidiaries, subject to RJSC, BIDA where applicable, tax, and trade licensing procedures.
Key points on one page.
- Tax
- General corporate tax 27.5%; 25% where all transactions use bank transfer; 1% turnover minimum tax; dividends generally face 20% WHT
- Shareholders and directors
- 2–50 shareholders; at least 2 directors, with no general local-resident director rule identified
- Share capital
- Generally no uniform minimum capital; subscription and payment must align with banking and FX documents
- Local requirements
- Bangladesh registered office required; RJSC, tax and trade licences; BIDA or sector approval may apply
- Annual maintenance
- Annual AGM; file Schedule X, balance sheet and P&L with RJSC; complete audit and tax filings
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 4–8 weeks, subject to name, banking, BIDA and sector approvals
- Public disclosure
- Shareholder and director details are filed with RJSC; some records are searchable; UBO rules need monitoring
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (6)›
- 01Bangladesh Investment Development Authority — Services
- 02RJSC Business Process Brief — Returns Filing
- 03KPMG Bangladesh Investment Guide, September 2024
- 04PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Bangladesh Corporate Taxes
- 05PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Bangladesh Tax Administration and WHT
- 06PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Bangladesh Withholding Taxes
02 · Advantages
Why Bangladesh
- 01100% foreign ownership generally permitted in ordinary sectors
- 02Access to South Asian customers and local operations
- 03Established manufacturing, textile, and export supply chains
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- At least 2 shareholders and 2 directors; private company capped at 50 shareholders
- Obtain name clearance before filing the constitution and incorporation application
- Obtain BIDA, trade, import-export, or VAT registrations as applicable
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- File Schedule X within 21 days of AGM and balance sheet and P&L within 30 days
- Maintain books and complete statutory audit, corporate tax, and WHT filings
- Report changes to directors, registered office, capital, or charges to RJSC on time
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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