Taxation, VAT & Customs

HOW TO OBTAIN VAT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE IN BANGLADESH

July 9, 2026 By Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury 6 Min Read
HOW TO OBTAIN VAT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE 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.

Every Business in Bangladesh is required to have a unique Business Identification Number (BIN). To get that every business must have a VAT registration certificate. To continue normal business operation including participation in tender, banking activities and export and import, VAT registration and Business Identification Number is a must. VAT is regulated by the Customs, VAT and Excise Department of the National Board of Revenue (NBR).

Required documents

Trade license

TIN Certificate

Import Registration certificate/export registration Certificate

List of all sales shops; Sales centers, full address, equipment, machinery, fittings, product features and amendment of the products manufactured.

List of invoice and stored product

Passport sized photos

Deed of Agreement

Bank solvency certificate

BIDA registration

Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association

Official time limit- 07 days

Government fees- NIL

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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.