In the context of a jewelry business, obtaining a license is essential to comply with legal requirements and ensure regulatory adherence. Under the Control of Essential Commodities Act, 1956, jewelry may fall under regulated commodities, necessitating businesses to obtain relevant licenses to operate legally. This act empowers the government to regulate the production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities, which can include precious metals and gemstones used in jewelry making. Compliance with such regulations ensures transparency, quality control, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry.
Issuing Authority
Name : Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office, Dhaka*
Address : 16 Johnson Road, Dhaka 1100
Email : dcdhaka@moestab.gov.bd
Website : www.dcdhaka.gov.bd
Required list of all documents
- Filled-in prescribed Application Form -Ka [Original]
- Trade License (valid) [A Original Copy duly attested by a First Class gazette officer]
- Nationality Certificate [A copy attested and forwarded by local government representative]
- Land Deed (Ownership Deed, Leasehold deed or Rent Agreement) [A Original Copy duly attested by a First Class gazette officer]
- Receipt of most recent Land Tax Payment [A Original Copy duly attested by a First Class gazette officer; required only in case of property ownership Original]
- Certificate of bank solvency [Original]
- TIN certificate/income tax certificate [A Original Copy duly attested by a First Class gazette officer]
- VAT registration Certificate [A Original Copy duly attested by a First Class gazette officer]
- List of addresses where the business will be operating (showroom, warehouse etc.) [Original]
- History of dealing with essential commodities [Current & past dealings]
- Treasury Challan [Original]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Collection and Submission of Application Form: The applicant collects the prescribed Application Form (Form ‘Ka’) from the Business & Commerce section of the respective DC Office. After filling in the form, the applicant submits it along with the necessary documents to the same section.
Step 2 Investigation Report Initiation and Submission: The DC Office forwards the Application package to the assigned investigation officer, who conducts the investigation and prepares a report. Upon completion, the investigation officer sends the investigation report along with the Application package back to the DC Office.
Step 3 Fee Payment and Treasury Challan Submission: Upon receipt of a satisfactory investigation report by the investigation officer, the applicant pays the required fee and submits the Treasury Challan at the Business & Commerce section of the DC Office.
Step 4 License Issuance: DC Office issues the License upon completion of all preceding steps and verification of payment.
Fee Schedule
BDT 1,000.00
Official time limit
After a favorable investigation report is forwarded, maximum 15 days
Actual time limit
Renewal process
Required list of all documents
- Filled-in prescribed Application Form – Ka [Original]
- Trade License (valid) [A Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer; the trade license should be valid]
- Land Deed (Ownership Deed, Leasehold deed or Rent agreement). [A Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Receipt of most recent Land Tax Payment A Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer; required only in case of property ownership]
- Treasury Challan [Original]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Collection and Submission of Application Form: Applicant collects the prescribed Application Form (Form ‘Ka’) from the Business & Commerce section of respective DC Offices, fills it in, and submits it along with the necessary documents to the Business & Commerce section of the DC Office.
Step 2 Fee Payment and Submission of Treasury Challan: Applicant pays the required fee and submits the Treasury Challan at the Business & Commerce section of the DC Office.
Step 3 License Renewal: The DC Office renews the license.
Fee Schedule
BDT 500.00
Official time limit
Not mentioned
Actual time limit