BIDA Registration for Industrial Enterprises in Bangladesh
All industrial enterprises in Bangladesh are required to be registered with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). This registration is essential for businesses to obtain the necessary licenses and permits to operate in various industrial sectors. The registration process with BIDA involves submitting a set of supporting documents, which may vary slightly depending on the nature of the company’s investment.
Helpink Business Consulting Agency offers comprehensive support to clients in navigating the BIDA registration process, ensuring that all requirements are met efficiently and accurately.
Required Documents for 100% Foreign Investment or Joint Venture Projects
To register a business with 100% foreign investment or joint venture projects, the following documents must be submitted through an online application, which is reviewed and approved by an inter-ministerial committee at BIDA:
- Forwarding letter from the Chairman or Managing Director
- BIDA’s prescribed application form
- Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Joint venture agreement (if applicable), duly signed by all parties involved
- List of Shareholders/Directors
- Valid Trade License
- Electronic Tax Identification Number (E-TIN) certificate
- List of machinery (both local and imported)
- Agreement or deed for rental/lease of land or ownership documents (if the land is owned)
- Encashment certificate (proof of capital investment)
- Detailed Project Profile
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from BSCIC (if applicable)
- NOC from the relevant Ministry/Directorate/Department (if applicable)
- Power Purchase Agreement (in case of power plant projects)
Required Documents for Local Investment
For local investments, the following documents are required for BIDA registration:
- Forwarding letter from the Chairman or Managing Director
- BIDA’s prescribed application form
- Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum & Articles of Association
- List of Shareholders/Directors
- Valid Trade License
- E-TIN certificate
- Agreement or deed for rental/lease of land or ownership documents (if the land is owned)
- Project Profile (required if the project investment exceeds TK 5 crore)
- NOC from BSCIC (if applicable)
- NOC from the relevant Ministry/Directorate/Department (if applicable)
- Power Purchase Agreement (in case of power plant projects)
How Helpink Can Assist
Helpink Business Consulting Agency is committed to helping businesses successfully navigate the BIDA registration process. Our experienced team ensures that all documentation is prepared accurately and submitted in accordance with BIDA’s requirements, making the registration process smooth and efficient for our clients.