Legal Practice

Statutory Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

<p>Securing Trade Licenses, Fire Licenses, Factory Licenses (DIFE), Import/Export Certificates (IRC/ERC), and inter-agency business compliance.</p>

Scope of Legal Practice & Representation

Running a commercial business in Bangladesh requires maintaining up-to-date operational licenses across numerous municipal and national authorities. ZCA LEGAL provides comprehensive regulatory licensing management for commercial corporations and industrial factories.

Key Statutory Licenses Managed

  • Trade License Procurement & Renewal: Processing municipal trade licenses with Dhaka North / Dhaka South City Corporations and regional municipalities.
  • Import & Export Certificates (IRC & ERC): Procuring Import and Export Registration Certificates through the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E).
  • Fire License & Civil Defense Clearances: Vetting building safety protocols and securing Fire Licenses from the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence.
  • Factory License (DIFE): Obtaining factory layout sanction and operational registration under the Bangladesh Labour Act from the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments.
  • Bonded Warehouse & Sectoral Permits: Securing specialized licenses for chemicals, warehousing, boiler inspections, and telecom equipment.

Uninterrupted Business Operations

We maintain an automated compliance calendar for corporate retainers, ensuring statutory renewals are processed before deadlines expire.

Step-by-Step Legal Procedure

1
Preliminary Consultation & Fact Assessment Evaluating client business model, relevant laws, and drafting roadmap.
2
Document Vetting & Statutory Drafting Preparing customized agreements, petitions, affidavits, and board resolutions.
3
Regulatory Filing & Hearings Submitting to RJSC / High Court / NBR / BIDA and conducting judicial hearings.
4
Certified Execution & Compliance Delivering certified licenses, court orders, and ongoing retainer support.

Required Documentation Checklist

National ID / Passport copy of directors or applicants
Registered commercial office tenancy agreement & utility bill
Trade License, e-TIN, and relevant sector permits
Draft agreements, bank return memos, or existing correspondence