REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FOR TRAVEL AGENCY
In Bangladesh, the Registration Certificate for a Travel Agency is governed by the legal framework established under the Bangladesh Travel Agencies (Registration and Control) Act, 2013, and the Bangladesh Travel Agencies (Registration and Control) Rules, 2014. This certificate is essential for operating a travel agency within the country and includes crucial information such as the agency’s name, address, registration number, validity period, and compliance with regulatory requirements. It signifies authorization from the government to engage in travel-related services, ensuring adherence to standards and regulations set forth by the authorities.
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
- Application Form [Fixed]
- If the business is a partnership [Attested copy of the deed of the partnership]
- If the business is a company: [Original copy]
- Copy of memorandum of association
- Copy of certificate of incorporation
- Copy of valid Trade License [Attested by the First-Class gazette officer]
- NID and one copy of photograph of each proprietor/ partner/ shareholder [Original copy]
- Copy of deed for tenantship and receipt of rent [In case of rental building; attested by Notary Public]
- Certificate of bank solvency [For a balance of at least BDT 1,000,000]
- TIN Certificate [Original copy]
- VAT registration [Original copy]
- A detail chart of the employees of the hotel [Original]
- Photograph of each partner/shareholder/proprietor [Attested by the First-Class gazette officer]
- Resume, experience certificate, and recruitment letter for each employee [Attested by the First-Class gazette officer]
- Affidavit [300/- Non judiciary stamp]
- Treasury Challan of the application fee deposit [Original]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Collecting and Submitting Application Form: Collect the prescribed Application Form from the Ministry office and submit the filled-in form along with necessary documents.
Step 2 Inspection and Decision Notification: The business establishment will be inspected by the concerned Assistant Secretary and registration officials. You will be informed of the decision regarding the issuance of the Registration Certificate.
Step 3 Obtaining Registration Certificate and License: After issuing the Registration Certificate and License from the concerned office can be obtained.
Fee schedule
Application Fee: BDT 5,000
For Registration Certificate: BDT 50,000 + 15% VAT
Official time limit
30 days
Actual time limit
Renewal process
Required Documents
- Application From [Fixed]
- Treasury Challan of the application fee deposit [Fixed code]
- Copy of valid Trade License [Attested by the First-Class gazette officer]
- Receipt of house rent [Turn over 50 Lac Taka per year]
- Sales report of previous 3 years [For Limited company]
- Audit report by an independent chartered accountant
- Copy of previous years certificate
- Affidavit [300/- Non judicial stamp]
- Copy of TIN Certificate
Step by step all process
Step 1 Collecting and Submitting Application Form: Collect the prescribed Application Form from the Ministry office and submit the filled-in form along with necessary documents.
Step 2 Inspection and Decision Notification: The business establishment will be inspected by the concerned Assistant Secretary and registration officials. You will be informed of the decision regarding the issuance of the Registration Certificate.
Step 3 Obtaining Registration Certificate and License: After issuing the Renewal Registration Certificate and License from the concerned office can be obtained.
Fee Schedule
1. Application Fee BDT 5.000/-
2. Registration Certificate: BDT 25,000 + 15% VAT
Official time limit
30 days
Actual time limit