REGISTRATION OF HOTEL AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE FOR HOTEL

In Bangladesh, the registration and licensing of hotels are regulated by the Bangladesh Hotel and Restaurant Act, 2014 and the Bangladesh Hotel and Restaurant Rules, 2016. The Act provides the legal framework for the operation of hotels and restaurants, mandating that these establishments must be registered and licensed before commencing operations. It includes provisions for inspection procedures and penalties for non-compliance to ensure adherence to the set standards.

Issuing Authority

Name : Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (MOCAT)

Address : Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka -1000

Email : info@mocat.gov.bd; kfark15@yahoo.com Website: www.mocat.gov.bd

Required list of all documents

1. If the business is a partnership:

2. A detail chart of the partners of the agency in the prescribed Form

3. Attested copy of the deed of the partnership

4. Certificate of nationality for each partner

5. 2 copies of passport-size photograph with attestation

6. If the business is a company:

7. Copy of memorandum of association

8. Copy of certificate of incorporation

9. Audit report by an independent chartered accountant

10. Copy of valid Trade License [Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

11. Copy of License from Fire office [Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

12. Deed for Tenants and receipt of rent [In case of rental building]

13. Layout approved by RAJUK or similar authorities [In case of own building]

14. Copy of TIN Certificate [Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

15. Copy of VAT registration [Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

16. A detail chart of the employees of the hotel Original

17. Medical certificate (by Civil Surgeon) of all the employees whose name is mentioned in the detail employee list [Original]

18. Resume, experience certificate, and recruitment letter for each employee [Original, Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

19. Treasury Challan of the submission of application fee

Step by step all process

Step 1 Obtaining and Submitting the Application Form: Collect the prescribed application form from the Ministry office or District Commissioner (DC) offices by paying the structured fee. Fill in the form and submit it along with the necessary documents to the appropriate office.

Step 2 Inspection and Review: The concerned officials from the Ministry (Assistant Secretary) or registration officials at the DC offices will inspect the business establishment and prepare a report based on their inspection.

Step 3 Payment of Scheduled Fees: Pay the required scheduled fees once officials have reviewed and approved the investigation report satisfactorily.

Step 5 License Issuance: Obtain the license from the concerned office upon completion of all prior steps and approval of the investigation report.

Fee Schedule

For registration

1-Star: BDT 10,000+VAT

2-Star: BDT 20,000 +VAT

3-Star: BDT 25,000 +VAT

4-Star: BDT 50,000 +VAT

5-Star: BDT 1,00,000 +VAT

For fresh issue of license

1-Star: BDT 30,000+VAT

2-Star: BDT 50,000 +VAT

3-Star: BDT 1,50,000+VAT

4-Star: BDT 5,00,000 +VAT

5-Star: BDT 7,00,000 +VAT

Official time limit

Within 15 days after treasury challan is received by the Controller

Renewal process

Required list of all documents

1. Income tax certificate for the previous tax year and audit report [If applicable]
2. Medical certificate for all the employees from civil surgeon or by doctors from only govt. approved medical college [As per form-7 to be found in ‘The Bangladesh Hotel & Restaurant Rules 2016]

Step by step of all documents

Step 1: Application Process: Collect the Prescribed Application Form from the Ministry office or DC offices, pay the structured fee, and submit the filled-in Application Form along with necessary documents.

Step 2: License Issuance: Obtaining License from the concerned office.

Fee Schedule

1-Star: Tk. 5,000+VAT

2-Star:Tk. 10,000+VAT

3-Star: Tk. 50,000 +VAT

4-Star:Tk. 1,00,000+VAT

5-Star:Tk. 1,50,000+VAT

Official time limit

Within 1 days after investigation team visits the establishment

Actual time limit

REGISTRATION OF RESTAURANT AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE FOR RESTAURANT

In Bangladesh, the registration and licensing of Restaurant are regulated by the Bangladesh Hotel and Restaurant Act, 2014 and the Bangladesh Hotel and Restaurant Rules, 2016. The Act provides the legal framework for the operation of hotels and restaurants, mandating that these establishments must be registered and licensed before commencing operations. It includes provisions for inspection procedures and penalties for non-compliance to ensure adherence to the set standards.

Issuing Authority

Name : Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (MOCAT)

Address : Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka -1000

Email : info@mocat.gov.bd; kfark15@yahoo.com :

Website : www.mocat.gov.bd

OR

The DC Office of the respective districts

Required list of all documents

1. If the business is a partnership:

2. A detail chart of the partners of the agency in the prescribed Form

3. Attested copy of the deed of the partnership

4. Certificate of nationality for each partner

5. 2 copies of passport-size photograph with attestation

6. If the business is a company:

7. Copy of memorandum of association

8. Copy of certificate of incorporation

9. Audit report by an independent chartered accountant

10. Copy of valid Trade License [Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

11. Copy of License from Fire office [Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

12. Deed for Tenants and receipt of rent [In case of rental building]

13. Layout approved by RAJUK or similar authorities [In case of own building]

14. Copy of TIN Certificate [Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

15. Copy of VAT registration [Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

16. A detail chart of the employees of the hotel Original

17. Medical certificate (by Civil Surgeon) of all the employees whose name is mentioned in the detail employee list [Original]

18. Resume, experience certificate, and recruitment letter for each employee [Original, Attested by First-Class gazette officer]

19. Treasury Challan of the submission of application fee

Step by step of all process

Step 1 Obtaining and Submitting the Application Form: Collect the prescribed application form from the Ministry office or District Commissioner (DC) offices by paying the structured fee. Fill in the form and submit it along with the necessary documents to the appropriate office.

Step 2 Inspection and Review: The concerned officials from the Ministry (Assistant Secretary) or registration officials at the DC offices will inspect the business establishment and prepare a report based on their inspection.

Step 3 Payment of Scheduled Fees: Pay the required scheduled fees once officials have reviewed and approved the investigation report satisfactorily.

Step 5 License Issuance: Obtain the license from the concerned office upon completion of all prior steps and approval of the investigation report.

Fee Schedule

Non-Air Conditioned

Class	Seats	Without Moulavi Bazar & Cox's Bazar City Area and City Corporation			Moulavi Bazar & Cox's Bazar City Area and City Corporation
		Reg./Change of Names	License Fee	Renewal Fee	Reg./Change of Names	License Fee	Renewal Fee
D	30-100	1500+Vat	5000+Vat	3000+Vat	2000+Vat	10000+Vat	4000+Vat
C	101-200	2000+Vat	6500+Vat	2500+Vat	2500+Vat	1 2500+Vat	6000+Vat
B	201-300	2500+Vat	8000+Vat	3000+Vat	3000+Vat	15000+ Vat	10000+Vat
A	300 Above	3000+Vat	10000+Vat	3500+Vat	3500+Vat	20000+Vat	1 2000+Vat

Air Conditioned

Class	Seats	Without Moulavi Bazar & Cox's Bazar City Area and City Corporation			Moulavi Bazar & Cox's Bazar City Area and City Corporation
		Reg./Change of Names	License Fee	Renewal Fee	Reg./Change of Names	License Fee	Renewal Fee
D	30-100	2000+Vat	10000+Vat	5000+Vat	3000+Vat	1 5000+Vat	7000+Vat
C	101-200	3000+Vat	1200+Vat	6500+Vat	3500+Vat	1 8000+Vat	10000+Vat
B	201-300	3500+Vat	1 5000+Vat	8000+Vat	4000+Vat	20000+Vat	1 2000+Vat
A	300 Above	4000+Vat	20000+Vat	1000+Vat	4500+Vat	25000+Vat	1 5000+Vat

Renewal process

Required list of all documents

1. Copy of Trade License [Attested by the First-Class gazette officer]
2. Copy of License from Fire office [Attested by the First-Class gazette officer]
3. Deed for tenant and receipt of rent
4. A detail chart of the employees of the hotel
5. Medical Certificate (by Civil Surgeon) of all the employees whose name is mentioned in the detail employee list [Original]
6. Resume, experience certificate, and recruitment letter for each employee [Original, Attested by the First-Class gazette officer]
7. Treasury Challan of the submission of application fee**

Step by step of all process

Step 1: Application Process: Collect the Prescribed Application Form from the Ministry office or DC offices, pay the structured fee, and submit the filled-in Application Form along with necessary documents.

Step 2: License Issuance: Obtaining License from the concerned office.

Fee Schedule

Non-Air Conditioned

Class	Seats	Without Moulavi Bazar & Cox's Bazar City Area and City Corporation			Moulavi Bazar & Cox's Bazar City Area and City Corporation
		Reg./Change of Names	License Fee	Renewal Fee	Reg./Change of Names	License Fee	Renewal Fee
D	30-100	1500+Vat	5000+Vat	3000+Vat	2000+Vat	10000+Vat	4000+Vat
C	101-200	2000+Vat	6500+Vat	2500+Vat	2500+Vat	1 2500+Vat	6000+Vat
B	201-300	2500+Vat	8000+Vat	3000+Vat	3000+Vat	1 5000+Vat	10000+Vat
A	300 Above	3000+Vat	10000+Vat	3500+Vat	3500+Vat	20000+Vat	1 2000+Vat

Air Conditioned

Class	Seats	Without Moulavi Bazar & Cox's Bazar City Area and City Corporation			Moulavi Bazar & Cox's Bazar City Area and City Corporation
		Reg./Change of Names	License Fee	Renewal Fee	Reg./Change of Names	License Fee	Renewal Fee
D	30-100	2000+Vat	10000+Vat	5000+Vat	3000+Vat	1 5000+Vat	7000+Vat
C	101-200	3000+Vat	1200+Vat	6500+Vat	3500+Vat	1 8000+Vat	10000+Vat
B	201-300	3500+Vat	15000+ Vat	8000+Vat	4000+Vat	20000+Vat	1 2000+Vat
A	300 Above	4000+Vat	20000+Vat	1000+Vat	4500+Vat	25000+Vat	15000+ Vat

Official timeline

Within 7 days after investigation team visits the establishment

Actual timeline