Our work
Company Formation and Compliance
From RJSC incorporation to licences, tax and annual filings, practical legal support for establishing and running your business.
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How we can help
From RJSC incorporation and business licences to tax, employment and continuing filings, we help businesses organise their legal establishment and ongoing compliance. We identify the permissions relevant to the proposed activity, prepare documents and support applications, renewals and regulatory responses. Land acquisition, title searches and premises transactions are covered in our dedicated Land and Property practice.
Services
Matters we cover
Company formation and RJSC registration
Business structure and ownership planning for local companies, foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures. RJSC name clearance, incorporation applications, Memorandum and Articles of Association and statutory forms. Share subscriptions, shareholder agreements, initial board resolutions, registered office and corporate records.
Foreign investment and banking
BIDA investment registration and branch, liaison or representative office permission, extensions and changes where applicable. Bank account opening documentation, bank KYC, capital remittance records and foreign investment reporting support. Foreign borrowing, royalty, technical assistance, dividend and profit remittance documentation, subject to applicable approvals. Expatriate visa recommendations, work permits, renewals and related employer documentation.
Trade licences, tax and VAT
Trade licence applications, renewals, changes of address and activity particulars. Company e-TIN, BIN and VAT registration or enrolment, amendments and relevant returns. Corporate income tax returns, withholding tax and VAT records, certificates, assessments, objections and appeals. Audit and accounting coordination with qualified professionals and reconciliation of compliance records.
Factory, environmental and safety permissions
DIFE factory or establishment licensing, renewals and machinery layout approval applications where required. Environmental site clearance, Environmental Clearance Certificates and EIA documentation where applicable. Fire licences, fire safety NOCs and responses to inspection findings. Boiler, explosives, hazardous material and other operational permissions relevant to the proposed activity, with technical specialists where needed.
Import, export and customs compliance
Commercial and industrial Import Registration Certificates and Export Registration Certificates, renewals and amendments. Import permits, customs documentation, bonded warehouse permission and utilisation documentation where applicable. Trade body membership, certificates of origin and export-related documentary support. Customs and VAT queries, show-cause notices, assessments, objections and disputes.
Product and sector-specific licences
BSTI certification marks, product clearance, packaging, labelling and standards documentation where applicable. Food, pharmaceutical, medical, health, chemical and other regulated product permissions according to the business activity. Licensing assessments and application support for telecoms, energy, financial services, insurance and other regulated sectors. Identifying the competent authority, scope restrictions and supporting documents before applications are made.
Employment and workplace compliance
Employment contracts, appointment letters, service rules, HR policies and confidentiality arrangements. Wage, working time, leave, benefits and workplace records applicable to the establishment. Workplace safety, inspection responses, disciplinary procedures and employment disputes. Expatriate employment documents and coordination of immigration and payroll obligations.
Annual filings and company secretarial work
Compliance calendars for annual and event-driven filings, licence renewals and statutory records. Board and shareholder meeting notices, resolutions, minutes, AGM documentation and annual returns including Schedule X where applicable. Director and registered office changes, share allotments and transfers, capital changes and charge registration or satisfaction. Auditor appointment documentation and coordination of audited accounts and related submissions.
Contracts, protection and ongoing regulatory support
Supplier, distribution, franchise, commercial lease, investment and service agreements. Trademark and other intellectual property applications, licensing and protection. Compliance reviews, regulatory correspondence, inspection preparation and remediation plans. Licence suspension or refusal, late filing regularisation, regulatory disputes, restructuring and closure formalities.
Our approach
A considered approach
- 01Identify the proposed activity, ownership structure, premises and relevant authorities.
- 02Prepare a tailored registration and licence plan, supporting documents and compliance calendar.
- 03Agree the scope, professional fees and official charges before applications and filings begin.
- 04Support renewals, changes, inspections and regulatory correspondence as the business develops.
First enquiry
Useful information to bring
- Proposed company name, activity, ownership and intended capital
- Shareholder and director details and available corporate documents
- Proposed business address and premises documents
- Existing licences, tax and VAT registrations, notices and filing deadlines
Please do not send confidential material until the team has confirmed the appropriate way to share it.
Leadership
Barrister Mirza Imran Hassan
Head of Chamber, Barrister of Gray’s Inn and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Instructions are assessed for the appropriate expertise, conflicts and availability before the scope and fees are agreed.
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Frequently asked questions
Which registrations does my business need?
Requirements depend on the entity, ownership, activity, premises and location. Incorporation, a trade licence, tax registration and sector permissions serve different purposes. We prepare a tailored plan rather than assume every licence listed applies to every company.
Can you help an existing company correct its records?
We can review filings, corporate registers, licences and notices, identify gaps and advise on available regularisation or amendment procedures. The remedy and any fees or consequences depend on the actual default and current requirements.
What should foreign founders consider before incorporation?
Consider the proposed activity, ownership restrictions, capital and banking arrangements, relevant investment permissions and continuing reporting. Branch, liaison and subsidiary structures have different functions and conditions. We agree the intended operation before selecting a structure.
Who provides audits, valuations and technical certificates?
Independent audits, valuations, engineering assessments and regulated certifications are undertaken by appropriately qualified professionals. We coordinate legal documentation and relevant instructions. The issuing professional and authority remain responsible for their assessments and decisions.
Do you provide continuing compliance support?
An agreed scope can cover annual and event-driven filings, board and shareholder documents, director or ownership changes, renewals and regulatory correspondence. We identify who supplies records and monitors each deadline. Official charges and professional fees are addressed separately.
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Get in touch
Contact our clerks to discuss your matter and arrange a consultation.
StoneGate Chamber
Flat C2, House 38, Road 104
Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212
Bangladesh
We can discuss the circumstances and direct your enquiry to an appropriate member of the chambers.
Contact usConsultation and disclaimer
Contact our clerks to discuss your matter and arrange a consultation. The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Enquiries are subject to conflict checks and agreed terms.
Each matter depends on its facts, evidence, procedure and the applicable law. This page does not constitute an offer to advise or represent you.