Cyber & AI Law

Legal Process to Register an IT or Software Company in Bangladesh

May 14, 2026 By Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury 6 Min Read
Legal Process to Register an IT or Software Company in Bangladesh
Key Legal Highlights

Practical corporate advice from Supreme Court practitioners. Always consult legal counsel before signing founder equity schedules, RJSC filings, or commercial agreements.

Starting an IT company in Bangladesh involves company registration with the RJSC, trade license acquisition, VAT registration, and TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number). ZCA LEGAL provides end-to-end legal assistance for setting up sole proprietorships, partnerships, or private limited companies. We ensure that your Memorandum and Articles of Association include appropriate objectives such as software development, ITES, and e-commerce. For companies targeting international clients, we also help set up export documentation, IT-park compliance, and BIDA approvals for FDI. Legal mistakes at registration can block banking access, client onboarding, and international transactions. With the booming IT sector in Bangladesh, especially under the Digital Bangladesh agenda, it’s essential to ensure that your business is structured correctly from day one. Our firm helps local startups, freelancers transitioning to firms, and international IT groups scale legally and confidently.

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Adv. Zahid Chowdhury
Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury Head of Chamber | Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Specializing in corporate governance, commercial contract litigation, and High Court writ matters. Standing Committee Member at DCCI.