Is it necessary to amend work permit for any changes in the employment agreement? What’s the procedure to amend or cancel work permit?
Oct 11, 2021
• Yes. It is necessary to amend the existing work permit in case of changes or corrections in the employment agreement and for any changes in the work permit approval letter.
• Application with supporting documents has to be submitted to BIDA.
• The fee of BDT 1000.00 is charged for every amendment. 15% VAT on the fee has to be deposited in the government exchequer.
• Work permit will be cancelled automatically on the expiry date.
• The employer company must submit tax clearance certificate and ensure that the expatriate
must depart Bangladesh after the expiry of the work permit.
• If any employer wants to cancel the work permit before the term, shall apply to BIDA to cancel the same with supporting documents.
• BIDA also reserves the right to cancel the permit any time if any of the terms and conditions of the permit is violated.