A Recommendation Letter for the Industrial Import Registration Certificate (Ad-Hoc) is essential for businesses importing industrial goods on an ad-hoc basis. It ensures compliance with national regulations, based on the BIDA Act, 2016, and the Import Policy Order, 2021-2024. These legal frameworks govern the issuance of the certificate, aligning import activities with Bangladesh’s industrial and economic policies.
Issuing authority
Name : Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
Address : E-6/B, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
Email : service@bida.gov.bd
Required Documents
- Photograph of the physical infrastructure (For each month)
- Paper-proof of utility connection (Attested by the Chairman/ MD)
- Letter of Credit for the capital machinery (Original copy attested by the Chairman/ MD/ Principal Promotor)
- Valid Fire License (Original copy attested by the Chairman/ MD/ Principal Promotor)
- Statement regarding the production capacity of capital machinery (For, both to be imported and locally procured machinery attested by the Chairman/MD/Principal promotor)
- Bank Solvency Certificate
- Chamber / Association Certificate
- Environmental Certificate (If applicable)
- Treasury Challan
- Ad-Hoc Form filled in
Process Steps
Step 1 BIDA Registration: Begin by registering with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). This initial registration is essential for proceeding with subsequent steps.
Step 2 Application on Official Letterhead: Prepare an application on your company’s official letterhead.** This application should clearly state the request for a recommendation letter for the Industrial Import Registration Certificate (Ad-Hoc).
Step 3 Application form submission with required documents: Submit your completed BIDA official form along with the relevant fee payment through Treasury Challan and all the required documents. Ensure that the application form is accurately filled out, all necessary documents are provided, and the fee payment is made as instructed.
Step 4 Inspection by BIDA: After submission, BIDA will conduct an inspection to verify the information provided and assess the eligibility for the recommendation letter.
Step 5 Obtaining the Permit: Upon successful completion of the inspection, BIDA will issue the recommendation letter based on the BIDA Shuparishnama. This letter is crucial for acquiring the Industrial Import Registration Certificate (Ad-Hoc).
Official Time Limit
10 days from the day
Actual Time Limit
Depends on the Both parties