Bangladesh Company Formation Guide
Private Limited Company Registration Checklist
This checklist outlines the steps required to register a private limited company in Bangladesh. Use it to track your progress through the registration process.
Pre-Registration
Decide on company name (3-5 options in case of rejection)
Identify shareholders (minimum 2, maximum 50)
Identify directors (minimum 2)
Determine authorized capital amount
Determine paid-up capital amount
Decide on registered office address
Documentation Preparation
Prepare Memorandum of Association
Prepare Articles of Association
Collect passport copies/NID of all shareholders
Collect passport copies/NID of all directors
Obtain Tax Identification Numbers of directors
Prepare Form IX (Directors' Consent)
Prepare Subscriber Page
Registration Process
Create account on RJSC website (www.roc.gov.bd)
Apply for name clearance
Pay name clearance fee (Tk. 600)
Obtain name clearance certificate
Open temporary bank account (for foreign shareholding)
Remit capital to bank account (for foreign shareholding)
Obtain Encashment Certificate (for foreign shareholding)
Submit digital documents to RJSC
Pay registration fees and stamp duty
Submit physical documents to RJSC
Obtain Certificate of Incorporation
Obtain Form XII (List of Directors)
Obtain certified copies of Memorandum and Articles
Convert temporary bank account to regular account
Post-Registration
Apply for Trade License
Apply for Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Apply for VAT Registration
Register with BIDA (for foreign investors with industrial projects)
Apply for Import Registration Certificate (if applicable)
Apply for Export Registration Certificate (if applicable)
Open regular bank account
Apply for Fire Certificate (if required)
Apply for Environment Clearance Certificate (if required)