Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Bangladesh (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Entity types, capital and incorporation | Companies in Bangladesh are formed under the Companies Act 1994 and registered with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC). The private limited company is the most common vehicle for local and foreign investment. | |
| Common entity types | Private limited company, public limited company, branch/liaison office of a foreign company, partnership, sole proprietorshipCompanies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) | |
| Registration authority | Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)Companies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) | |
| Private limited company — shareholders | Minimum 2, maximum 50 shareholdersCompanies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) | |
| Private limited company — directors | Minimum 2 directorsCompanies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) | |
| Minimum paid-up capital — local company | No statutory minimum (effectively as low as BDT 1)Companies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) | |
| Minimum capital — foreign-owned company (practical / for expatriate work permits) | USD 50,000 inward remittance |
Companies in Bangladesh are formed under the Companies Act 1994 and registered with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC). The private limited company is the most common vehicle for local and foreign investment.
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| Incorporation step 1 — name clearance | Apply for name clearance via the RJSC portal; certificate valid 30 daysCompanies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) |
| Incorporation step 2 — bank account / encashment (foreign capital) | Open a bank account and remit foreign shareholders' capital; bank issues an encashment certificate for RJSCCompanies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) |
| Incorporation step 3 — registration | File MoA, AoA and forms with RJSC, pay registration fees and stamp duty, obtain Certificate of IncorporationCompanies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) |
| Typical incorporation timeline | Approximately 1 to 3 weeks for a straightforward local companyCompanies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) |
| Core annual compliance | Annual General Meeting, file annual return and audited financial statements with RJSC, and file the annual income tax return with NBRCompanies Act 1994 (Bangladesh) |
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