Registering a limited company is considered most suitable for long term operation in Bangladesh.
在孟加拉国，注册有限责任公司最适合长期运营。
The Regulatory body for incorporating a company is the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)
公司注册的监管机构是联合股份公司与合伙企业注册处（RJSC）。
Bangladesh allows the incorporation of a company with 100% foreign shareholding, and no local joint venture is required.
孟加拉国允许设立外资100%持股的公司，且无需当地合资方。
Steps for Registering a Limited Company: 注册有限责任公步骤
Step 1: Obtaining Name Clearance:
Investors are required to make payment of the requisite fees to RJSC for name clearance and upon verification; RJSC provides a name clearance certificate to the prospective promoters.
第一步：获取名称核准：
投资者需向RJSC支付必要的名称核准费用。经审核后，RJSC会向潜在发起人颁发名称核准证书。
Step 2: Drafting the Memorandum and Articles of Association:
The Memorandum of the Company should state the primary business objectives, the amount of paid-up capital & authorized capital, and state the list of the shareholders along with their respective shareholdings. Although Bangladesh has induced one person companies( OPCS), these are exclusively available to Bangladesh nationals and are therefore not an option for foreign investors looking to register a private limited company in the country.Thus, a minimum of two shareholders are required to set up a private limited company for Foreigners.
The Articles of Association of the Company should include the list & number of the directors, power of the board, power of the Managing Director, meeting process, quorum, notice procedure, appointment of auditors etc. The minimum number of directors for private ltd company is two.
Directors are required to hold minimum one share (qualification share) in the Company.
第二步：拟定公司章程与条款：
公司章程需明确主营业务目标、实收资本与授权资本数额，并列明股东名单及其各自持股比例。尽管孟加拉国已引入一人公司（OPC）制度，但该类型公司主要为孟加拉国国民设立。外国投资者设立私人有限公司至少需要两名股东。
公司章程应包含董事名单与人数、董事会权限、董事总经理职权、会议流程、法定人数、通知程序以及审计师任命等细则。私人有限公司的董事最低人数为两人，且每位董事需持有公司至少一股（资格股）。
Step 3: Opening Temporary Bank:
Once name clearance is obtained, a temporary bank account is required to be opened by the proposed company.
However, foreign investors often face challenges due to stringent KYC requirements and unfamiliarity among banks regarding foreign ownership structures. Banks may ask for incorporation documents that are only available after registration, leading to procedure delays. To address this, a proposed directors must pass a resolution authorizing the opening and operation of a company's bank account.
Most steps in the company registration process can be completely remotely and a physical presence of directors or shareholders is generally not required, except potentially during the bank account opening phase, where banks may require in-person identity verification as part of their KYC protocols.
第三步：开设临时银行账户：
获得名称核准后，拟设立的公司需开设一个临时银行账户。
由于严格的尽职调查要求以及银行对外资所有权结构的不熟悉，银行可能要求外国投资者提供仅在注册完成后才能获取的公司设立文件，从而导致流程延迟。为解决这一问题，拟任董事需提供一个决议文件，授权开设和运营公司银行账户。
公司注册流程中的大多数步骤均可完全远程操作，通常无需董事或股东亲自到场，银行开户阶段可能要求进行面对面的身份验证。
Step 4: Remitting Money to the Bank Account:
The Foreign Investors are required to remit the desired paid-up capital in the bank account of the company. The Bank will hold the remitted amount. Please note that for legal purposes, there is no minimum capital requirements for setting up a company; however, in order to obtain certain advantages including appointing foreign employees, foreign investors are typically required to remit a higher amount, the minimum requirement is USD 50,000. Upon remittance of the paid-up capital, an Encashment Certificate needs to be obtained from the respective bank.
Foreign investors are allowed to operate their company from overseas with a business visa and are not required to obtain a work permit unless they plan to relocate to Bangladesh. In case of relocation, a work permit is mandatory and equity investment of at least USD 50,000 must be remitted into the company.
第四步：注资银行账户：
外国投资者需将约定的实收资本汇入公司银行账户。银行将暂存该笔汇款。需注意，从法律角度而言，设立公司并无最低资本要求；但为获得包括聘用外籍员工在内的某些便利，外国投资者通常需汇入较高金额，最低要求为50,000美元。实收资本汇入后，需从相应银行获取外汇兑换证明（Encashment Certificate）。
外国投资者可凭商务签证在境外运营其公司，除非计划迁居孟加拉国，否则无需办理工作许可。若需迁居，则必须获得工作许可，且需向公司汇入至少5万美元的股权投资。
Step 5: Submission of Digital Documents:
Upon receipt of the encashment certificate, the Promoters are required to upload a digital copy of the Memorandum & Articles, Directors Consent Forms to the RJSC server. On submission of the documents in the RJSC server, an Electronic Payment Slip will be printed and equivalent amounts need to be submitted to designated bank accounts of RJSC.
第五步：提交电子版文件：
收到外汇兑换证明后，公司发起人需将《公司章程》及董事同意书的电子版上传至RJSC服务器。文件提交至RJSC服务器后，系统将生成电子缴费单（Electronic Payment Slip），相关费用需存入RJSC指定的银行账户。
Step 6: Submission of Physical Documents:
Upon payment of fees to the designated bank account for governmental fees and charges as stipulated in the Electronic Payment Slip, a nonjudicial stamp needs to be affixed in the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the same need to be submitted to RJSC along with Directors Consent Form, List of Consenting Directors, List of Directors and Managing Agents; Original copy of the Encashment Certificate and Name Clearance Document and payment slip acknowledged by the Bank.
Government fees for a company registration are calculated based on a declared authorized capital. This include registration fees, stamp duty, filing fees, certificate certified copy fees. A company must provide a local physical address as its registered office. This address must be a industrial or commercial property located within Bangladesh. P.O. box addresses are not accepted under RJSC rules.
第六步：提交实体文件：
根据电子缴费单的规定，向指定银行账户支付政府相关费用后，需在公司章程上加贴非司法印花。随后，将加印章程连同董事同意书、董事同意名单、董事及经理人名录、外汇兑换证明原件、名称核准文件以及银行确认的缴费回执一并提交至RJSC。
公司注册的政府费用根据申报的授权资本计算，包括注册费、印花税、备案费和证书核证副本费。公司必须提供当地的实际地址作为注册办事处，该地址须为位于孟加拉国境内的工业或商业物业（住宅区不可）。根据RJSC规定，邮政信箱地址不被接受。
Step 7: Obtaining Incorporation Certificate and other Documents:
Within 3-4 working days from submission, the Company will receive Incorporation Certificate, Digital Certified Copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association and List of Directors. Once company receives the Certificates, a copy need to be furnished to the Bank to convert the temporary account to regular account.
步骤7：获取公司注册证书及其他文件：
自文件提交之日起3至4个工作日内，公司将收到公司注册证书、经数字认证的公司章程副本以及董事名单。公司收到相关证书后，需向银行提供副本，以便将临时账户转为正式账户。
Step 8: Obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN):
Each company must register for taxes at the appropriate taxation authority (Deputy Commission of Taxes of Company Circle, Zonal Taxation Department) under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and obtain a tax identification number. Obtaining a Tax Identification Number is free of cost and it is done electronically through the NBR server.
步骤8：获取纳税人识别号（TIN）：
公司均须在国家税务局（NBR）下属的相应税务机构（公司税务管辖区副税务专员办公室、区域税务部门）进行税务登记，并获取纳税人识别号。获取纳税人识别号无需费用，可通过国家税务局服务器在线完成。
Step 9: Obtaining Trade License:
Companies have to obtain a trade license from the local governmental authorities in Bangladesh. For example, in the case of Dhaka, a trade license has to be obtained from the respective City Corporation. The proposed company will have to manually file its application at the nearest city corporation office. The cost of obtaining a trade license is approximately USD 200 and it can be renewed on yearly basis. The typical time frame is three-four working days.
步骤9：办理营业执照：
公司必须向孟加拉国当地政府机构申请营业执照。例如，在达卡市，营业执照需向相应的市政公司申请。拟设立的公司需就近前往市政公司办公室递交纸质申请材料。办理营业执照的费用约为200美元，且需每年续期。通常的办理周期为三至四个工作日。
Step 10: Obtaining VAT Registration Certificate:
For VAT purposes, companies register with the Customs, Excise, and VAT Commission under the National Board of Revenue. The company’s VAT is regulated by the Customs, VAT and Excise Department of the region in which it operates. The typical time frame of obtaining VAT registration is about 5-7 working days.
步骤10：办理增值税登记证书：
为缴纳增值税，公司需在国家税务局下属的关税、消费税和增值税委员会进行登记。公司的增值税事宜由其运营所在区域的关税、增值税及消费税部门管理。办理增值税登记的通常周期约为5至7个工作日。
Step 11: Registering with Bangladesh Investment Development Authorities:
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is responsible to facilitate foreign investments in Bangladesh. BIDA’s responsibilities include issuing work permits for foreign employees, visa for foreign investors, process loan from foreign sources, approval of remittance of royalties & technical fees, assisting in obtaining industrial plots, facilitating utility connections, approval of the foreign loan, suppliers credit, and assist and advice on many investment-related issues. Foreign Investors with Industrial Projects are strongly advised to register with BIDA upon the incorporation of their limited company. However, for Commercial or trading Companies, there is no requirement for registration with BIDA. The typical time frame for obtaining registration is about 7-10 working days.
步骤11：向孟加拉国投资发展局注册：
孟加拉国投资发展局（BIDA）负责为外国投资提供便利服务。其职责包括：为外籍员工签发工作许可、为外国投资者办理签证、处理外国贷款申请、审批特许权使用费及技术费汇款、协助获取工业用地、促进公用事业连接、批准外国贷款和供应商信贷，并就各类投资相关问题提供支持与建议。建议涉及工业项目的外国投资者在完成有限公司注册后，及时向BIDA进行登记。但对于商业或贸易类公司，则无需向BIDA注册。完成注册的典型周期约为7至10个工作日。
Important Notes for Foreign Investors:
- The Company Registration costs vary primarily dependent on the authorized capital of the Company.
- The company needs to have a place of business in Bangladesh and shelf companies are not permitted.
- Bangladesh Forex Rules allow full repatriation of profit and investment.
- Employment of foreign nationals is allowed at a 20:1 (local: ex-pat) ratio, subject to obtaining a necessary work permit.
- Except for very few limited areas, 100% FDI investment is allowed.
- Directors can be foreign or local nationals.
- Typical Corporate Income Tax varies between 25%-45%, depending on sector to sector and nature of the Company. However, the tax holiday is available between 5-7 years for selected sectors and areas.
- Also, there are additional financial incentives for investing in Special Economic Zones.
外国投资者重要须知：
·公司注册费用主要取决于公司的法定注册资本。
·公司需在孟加拉国拥有实际经营场所，不允许空壳公司存在。
·根据孟加拉国外汇管理规定，利润和投资可全额汇回。
·外籍员工雇用比例需满足20:1（本地员工与外籍员工），且须获得必要的工作许可。
·除极少数限制领域外，允许100%的外商直接投资。
·董事可由外国人或本国人担任。
·企业所得税税率通常在25%-45%之间，具体取决于行业和公司性质。但部分指定行业和区域可享受5-7年的免税期。
·此外，在经济特区投资还可享受额外的财政优惠政策。