Trade Licence

Trade License is mandatory for every form of business entity in Bangladesh. It is issued by the local government of the respective areas. Every business entity must obtain Trade License from each local government where it operates. If a business entity has more than one place of business, it must obtain Trade License from each local government.  It is issued for one year and have to be renewed annually. Trade License attracts some government fees, which usually depends on the types of business.

Below, we have described the process of obtaining Trade License for businesses that operate within Dhaka City Corporation area. Other local government have similar rules. You are advised to contact the respective local government for more information.