The registration of local investment projects with BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority) is governed by the legal framework outlined in the BIDA Act-2016 and further detailed in the BIDA Guideline 2023. These documents provide the necessary legal basis and procedural information for obtaining licenses and registering local investment projects within Bangladesh. They outline the criteria, procedures, and requirements that investors and businesses must adhere to in order to secure approval and proceed with their investment initiatives under the regulatory framework established by BIDA.
Issuing Authority:
Name: Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
Address: E-6/B, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
E-mail: service@bida.gov.bd
Required list of all documents
- Forwarding letter to be submitted by the Proprietor/Chairman/MD of the company/organization [In official Pad]
- Application in the Prescribed Form duly filled in [2 copies]
- Certificate of incorporation [Original copy]
- Partnership Deeds (If applicable) [Original copy]
- Trade License in favor of factory address [Original copy]
- TIN Certificate [Original copy]
- List of machinery [For both local & imported. Three (03) copies in official pad]
- NOC from concern ministry/Directorate/Department to the controlled sector to be submitted [One (1) copy]
- Pay Order/Bank Draft for applicable as registration fee in favor of “Bangladesh Investment Development Authority” [Original copy]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Application form collection & Submission: Applicant collects a local investment registration form (free of cost) from Registration & Incentives Local Industry Wings at the head office or divisional office of BIDA or from their website. Then, the applicant deposits the registration fee, as per the fee schedule table, at any scheduled bank in favor of BIDA and collects a pay order/bank draft. Finally, the applicant submits the application form along with required documents.
Step 2 Receive Tracking Number: BIDA receives the Application Form and provides a tracking number to the applicant over its counter or reception.
Step 3 Review and Issue Registration Certificate: BIDA reviews the Application along with documents and if found suitable Registration Certificate is issued
Fee Schedule
Up to BDT 10 crore BDT 5,000
10 crore-25 crore BDT 10,000
25 crore- 50 crore BDT 25,000
50 crore-100 crore BDT 50,000
100 crore and above BDT 1,00,000
Registration Amendment Fees BDT 1000
Official time limit
24 hours**
Actual time limit
1-2 working days