Taxation, VAT & Customs

IMPORT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (IRC)

July 4, 2026 By Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury 6 Min Read
IMPORT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (IRC)
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REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

For assistance with required supporting documents:, ZCA LEGAL is here to support you throughout the process.

Attested photocopy of valid Trade License

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Attested photocopy of membership certificate from local Chamber of Commerce and Industry or relevant Trade Association

Original copy of Treasury Chalan

If a partnership business: Partnership Deed (certified attested copy)

If a limited company: (certified attested copies)

Certificate of Incorporation

Articles of Association

Memorandum of Association

(To facilitate verification of the submitted documents, applicants are requested to submit the original documents as well. The original copies of the documents will be returned at the completion of the process).

PROCESS STEPS

Step 1: Collect IRC form from office of Controller Import and Export.

Step 2: Deposit schedule fees at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank Fees should be deposits under the head number: 1-1731-0001-1801

(Sonali bank branches should be used only where Bangladesh Bank is not available). Collect and complete 3 copies of Chalan Form and pay the Schedule fee

Category

Ceiling Value of annual

import

Initial Registration

fees

Annual renewal fees

First

Tk. 5, 00,000

Tk. 5,000

Tk. 3,000

Second

Tk. 25,00,000

Tk. 10,000

Tk. 6,000

Third

Tk. 50,00,000

Tk. 18,000

Tk. 10,000

Fourth

Tk. 1,00,00,000

Tk. 30,000

Tk. 15,000

Fifth

Tk. 5,00,00,000

Tk. 45,000

Tk. 22,000

Sixth

Above Tk.5,00,00,000

Tk. 60,000

Tk. 30,000

Step 3: Submit application form with recovery supporting documents

Attach a recent passport size photo of applicant

Make copies of complete application package for self

Submit application at the receipt room 3rd floor of CI&E by 4 p.m.

Collect office entry number

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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.