IMPORT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (IRC-COMMERCIAL)

The Import Registration Certificate (IRC-Commercial) is a mandatory document for businesses in Bangladesh to legally import goods for commercial purposes. Issued by the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, it ensures compliance with national regulations. The Import Policy Order, 2021-2024, provides the legal basis and guidelines for obtaining and maintaining the IRC.

Issuing Authority:

Name : Office of Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E)

Address : NSC Tower (15^th floor), 62/3 Purana Paltan, Dhaka-1000

Email : controller.chief@ccie.gov.bd

Website : www.ccie.gov.bd

Required Documents:

1. Passport size photograph of the entrepreneur/ managing partner/managing director (Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer)
2. Valid Trade License (Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer)
3. Valid Membership Certificate from a local Chamber of Commerce and Industry or from concerned Trade Associations (Original Copy Certificate Attested by local Chambers of Commerce and Industry or Trade Association)
4. Financial solvency certificate (From Bank)
5. Citizenship Certificate (Original Copy duly attested by the ward Commissioner/Union Parishad Chairman)
6. Treasury Challan (Original)
7. TIN Certificate (Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer)
8. Partnership Deed (Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer: in case of Partnership)
9. Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association (Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer: in case of Limited company)

Process Steps

Step 1 Application form collection & Submission: The applicant begins by collecting the Import Registration Certificate (IRC) - Commercial form free of cost from the 3rd floor of the Controller of Imports & Exports (CCI&E) office. Next, the applicant deposits the registration fee and the cost of the passbook at Bangladesh Bank or Sonali Bank and collects three (3) copies of the Treasury Challan. Following this, the applicant arranges all the necessary documents required for the application. Finally, the applicant submits the filled-in application form, along with all required documents and the Treasury Challan, at the receipt dispatch section on the 3rd floor of the CCI&E office.

Step 2 Receipt of Office Entry Number: Upon submission, the applicant receives an office entry number with an official stamp from the CCI&E office, confirming the receipt of the application.

Step 3 Collection of Certificate and Passbook: The applicant obtains the Import Registration Certificate and the passbook once they are issued by the CCI&E office.

Fee Schedule:

Official Time Limit

2 Hours

Actual Time Limit

1 Working day

Renewal process

Required Documents

1. IRC - Commercial and the Passbook (Original coy issued by the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports)
2. Treasury Challan (The renewal fee can also be deposited at the Nominated Bank’s counter)

Process Steps

Step 1 Arrange the Required Documents: Gather all necessary documents for the renewal process. These typically include the expired IRC-Commercial certificate, proof of payment for the renewal fee, and any other required supporting documents.

Step 2 Deposit the Annual Renewal Fee: Pay the annual renewal fee at either Bangladesh Bank or Shonali Bank. Ensure you receive a Treasury Challan as proof of payment.

Step 3 Submit Treasury Challan and Expired IRC-Commercial: Submit one copy of the Treasury Challan along with the expired IRC-Commercial certificate. This can be done at the office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E) or at the counter of the nominated bank.

Step 4 Obtain the Renewed Certificate: Once the renewed certificate is issued, collect it from the CCI&E office or the nominated bank counter. Ensure all details are correct and keep the certificate in a safe place.

Fee Schedule:

Category Value Celling of Annual Import Initial Registration Fee

1^st BDT 5,00,000.00 BDT 5,000.00

2^nd BDT 25,00,000.00 BDT 10,000.00

3^rd BDT 50,00,000.00 BDT 18,000.00

4^th BDT 1,00,00,000.00 BDT 30,000.00

5^th BDT 5,00,00,000.00 BDT 45,000.00

6th Above BDT 5,00,00,000.00 BDT 60,000.00

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Official Time Limit

1 Hour

Actual Time Limit

1 Working day