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FAQ , Import Permit (IP) and Import Registration Certificate (IRC)
What documents have to be submitted with application of ad-hoc and regular IRC?
Oct 12, 2021
Ad-hoc IRC (at the initial/ second/ third occasions):
A forwarding letter to Registration & Incentive Section of BIDA signed by the chairperson/ managing director of the company,
Registration letter issued by BIDA,
Prescribed application form,
Certificate of Incorporation,
Tax Identification Number (TIN) certificate,
Trade license,
Fire license,
Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC),
Membership of concerned chamber/ trade body,
List of importable raw material for production (expressed in per unit),
List of local and imported machinery,
Memorandum and Articles of Association,
Bank certificate.
Regular IRC:
A forwarding letter to Registration & Incentive Section of BIDA signed by the chairperson/ managing director of the company,
Investment registration certificate with BIDA,
Import statement of raw materials and spare parts from the lien bank,
Statement of sales and export,
Trade license,
Fire license,
Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC),
Membership of concerned chamber/ trade body,
List of local and imported machinery.
Recent News
Oct 12, 2021
Bangladesh has concluded Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) with 29 countries (Austria, Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union, Cambodia, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia,
Oct 12, 2021
Does BIDA help with matchmaking between investors?
Oct 12, 2021
Which country have entered the Investment Agreement with Bangladesh?
Oct 12, 2021
What is the policy for personal income tax in Bangladesh?
Oct 12, 2021
What services of other regulators are provided to the investors by BIDA’s OSS?
Oct 12, 2021
Do the investors need to be registered with BIDA to access to the OSS facility?
Oct 12, 2021
What kind of tax and duties are applicable for imported capital machinery and raw materials?
Oct 12, 2021
What is the policy for income tax for foreign investors operating in Bangladesh?
Oct 12, 2021
What is the policy for Value Added Tax in Bangladesh?
Oct 12, 2021
What legislations constitute taxation regime in Bangladesh?
Oct 12, 2021
What is the accounting period for income tax in Bangladesh?
Oct 12, 2021
Which country’s investors may get relief from double taxation benefit in Bangladesh?
Oct 12, 2021
Can BIDA help investors for accessing lands for industrial use?
Oct 12, 2021
If required, where does detail information is available to invest in Bangladesh?
Oct 11, 2021
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
What are the contents of the Labor Act of Bangladesh?
Oct 11, 2021
Is there any restriction to employ foreign workers in any investment project and commercial office? Can these ratios be changed?
Oct 11, 2021
How long does it take to obtain the work permit, once all the required documents are submitted?
Oct 11, 2021
Does foreign employees need to notify BIDA when they start working for a new or another employer in Bangladesh?
Oct 11, 2021
Can foreign employees obtain the work permit and VISA from any other institutes in addition to BIDA?