Cyber & AI Law

Setting Up a Foreign-Owned IT Company in Bangladesh

May 19, 2026 By Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury 6 Min Read
Setting Up a Foreign-Owned IT 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.

Foreigners can own 100% of an IT company in Bangladesh. ZCA LEGAL helps international clients with BIDA approvals, RJSC registration, local director appointment, tax ID issuance, and bank account opening. We also handle employment visas and share repatriation guidance. Foreign investors must comply with Bangladesh Bank rules on FDI and earnings repatriation. With the growing outsourcing market, foreign IT firms are expanding into Dhaka and beyond. Our firm ensures legal compliance, reputation management, and fast setup.

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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.