How to Register a Private Limited Company in Bangladesh
Setting up a company in Bangladesh is more accessible than many founders expect. What catches people out is not the filing itself but the choices made along the way, the share structure, the governance, and the licences that have to follow, which are far harder to fix later than to get right now.
How do you register a private limited company in Bangladesh?
Register through the RJSC: obtain name clearance, prepare the Memorandum and Articles of Association, file the incorporation forms with the directors’ and shareholders’ details, and pay the fees. After incorporation you also need a TIN, a trade licence, and, where applicable, VAT registration.
The core steps
- Name clearance. Reserve the company name with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC).
- Memorandum and Articles of Association. Set out the company’s objects and internal rules, including share structure and governance.
- Incorporation filing. File the required forms with the directors’ and shareholders’ details, and pay the fees.
- Certificate of incorporation. The RJSC issues it once the filing is in order.
What comes after incorporation
A registered company is not yet an operating one. You will usually also need:
- a Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN);
- a trade licence from the local city corporation or council;
- a bank account in the company’s name;
- VAT registration (BIN) if turnover crosses the threshold;
- any sector licence your activity requires.
Get the structure right at the start
The Memorandum, Articles, and share structure decide how the company is controlled and how disputes are resolved. Pairing incorporation with a proper shareholders’ agreement is what prevents the ownership fights that damage young companies.
Where this firm fits
Company formation and structuring are handled within the firm’s corporate and business practice, alongside shareholder agreements and employment compliance. If you are setting up a company, doing it on solid legal footing from day one is cheaper than restructuring later, speak with the advocate.
This article is general information, not legal advice. For your specific matter, speak with the advocate.
Frequently asked questions
How do you register a private limited company in Bangladesh?
Register through the RJSC: obtain name clearance, prepare the Memorandum and Articles of Association, file the incorporation forms with the directors' and shareholders' details, and pay the fees. After incorporation you also need a TIN, a trade licence, and, where applicable, VAT registration.
What do you need after a company is incorporated?
Incorporation is the start. A working company generally also needs a Taxpayer's Identification Number (TIN), a trade licence from the local authority, a bank account in the company's name, and VAT registration (BIN) if it crosses the threshold. Some activities need further sector licences.
How many people are needed to form a private limited company?
A private limited company in Bangladesh is generally formed with a minimum of two shareholders and two directors, and a maximum of fifty shareholders. The exact requirements and any restrictions on directors should be checked against the current rules before you file.