Securing Name Clearance from the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) is the mandatory first step to incorporating a company in Bangladesh. The approved name is reserved for exactly 30 calendar days, during which incorporation documents must be prepared and submitted.
Strategy Tip: Always propose 2–3 distinctive name combinations to avoid delays if your preferred name clashes with existing entities or registered trademarks.
Primary Grounds for Name Clearance Rejection
- Identical or Confusingly Similar Names: Names resembling existing incorporated entities or well-known registered trademarks.
- Restricted or Undesirable Words: Terms suggesting state patronage (e.g., 'National', 'Federal', 'Government', 'Bangabandhu') without prior executive government clearance.
- Generic or Vague Titles: Descriptive phrases lacking distinctive trade identifiers.
- Misleading Activity Scope: A name suggesting banking, microfinance, or insurance without pre-requisite regulatory clearances (e.g. Bangladesh Bank or MRA licenses).
The Name Clearance Process
- Conduct an RJSC online entity search to check availability.
- Submit the digital Name Clearance application via the RJSC web portal.
- Pay the nominal government clearance fee through designated commercial banks.
- Receive the official Name Clearance Certificate via email, valid for 30 days.
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Regulatory Notice: This compliance guide is for general educational information only under Bangladeshi statutory frameworks (including the Income Tax Act 2023, Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012, and Companies Act 1994) and does not constitute formal legal or tax counsel. Government gazette rules, statutory regulatory orders (SROs), and procedural circulars are subject to periodic administrative updates. Please consult an EasyTax advocate or tax practitioner for customized advisory on your specific situation.
