Introduction
We advise foreign corporations, non-resident founders, and international investors entering the Bangladesh market. From BIDA industrial registration to capital remittance encashment certificates, work permits, and profit repatriation, we provide complete legal stewardship.
Who this service is for
- Multinational corporations establishing subsidiaries or branch/liaison offices in Bangladesh
- Foreign startup founders and venture capital investors structuring inbound deals
- Non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) repatriating capital or making equity investments
Scope of work
Comprehensive guidance for foreign companies setting up operations, BIDA registrations, and capital remittance.
Key deliverables
- BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority) industrial and commercial registration
- Opening temporary inward remittance accounts and securing bank encashment certificates
- Branch office and Liaison/Representative office permission under Section 18B of FER Act
- Expatriate E-visa recommendations and Work Permit processing with BIDA
- Guidance on dividend repatriation and foreign exchange regulations under Bangladesh Bank
Expected value
- Navigate Bangladesh's foreign exchange and investment regulations without bureaucratic bottlenecks
- Ensure full legal compliance allowing smooth, lawful repatriation of dividends and capital
- Secure lawful work permits for foreign technical directors and expatriate personnel
Pricing & Service Packages
Transparent professional fee benchmarks with zero hidden costs. Statutory government fees and stamp duties are billed at actual official treasury rates.
Inbound Investment & BIDA Registration
Full BIDA registration, capital encashment coordination, and foreign investor onboarding.
- Entity type structuring memo
- BIDA online portal registration
- Inward remittance encashment liaison
- BIDA official registration certificate
- First expatriate work permit advice
Procedural Roadmap & Timeline
Step-by-step statutory lifecycle and expected timeline under Bangladesh regulatory procedures.
Structuring & Entity Selection
We determine the optimal structure (100% subsidiary, JV, branch, or liaison office) under BIDA guidelines.
BIDA Application & Capital Remittance
We submit the BIDA application and guide the inward remittance through commercial banking channels.
BIDA Approval & Work Permit Processing
We secure the official BIDA registration certificate and coordinate work permits for foreign staff.
Governing Law & Statutory Authority
This service is administered in strict compliance with the following Bangladesh enactments:
- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Act 2016
- Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 & Bangladesh Bank Guidelines
Documents and process
What to prepare
- Parent company certificate of incorporation, board resolution, and constitutional documents
- Audited financial statements of foreign entity for the last two years
- Proposed investment plan and operational organogram in Bangladesh
- Passport copies and CVs of foreign directors and expatriate personnel
How we proceed
- 01Investment structuring and entity choice orientation (Subsidiary vs. Branch vs. Liaison)
- 02BIDA portal application filing and regulatory fee payment
- 03Capital remittance coordination with authorized dealer banks
- 04BIDA registration certificate delivery and expatriate work permit execution
Common compliance mistakes to avoid
- Remitting equity capital as informal personal transfers rather than formal commercial equity remittance, preventing future profit repatriation.
Why choose EasyTax
- Comprehensive cross-border advisory led by Supreme Court Advocates with international corporate expertise.
Questions, answered
Yes. Under BIDA regulations and the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, foreign equity investors are legally entitled to repatriate 100% of dividends, net profits, and capital gains through authorized banking channels.
