Foreign Company Starting Up A Branch/ Liaison Or Representative Office
Foreign companies can establish a Branch Office, Liaison Office, or Representative Office in Bangladesh to expand their business presence, manage local operations, and maintain full parent company control. Proper regulatory approval and documentation ensure compliance with Bangladesh business laws, allowing companies to operate confidently in Dhaka and across Bangladesh.
1. Bank Selection
Choose a bank and branch in Bangladesh to open a corporate account for your office operations.
2. Application
Submit all required documents to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority.
3. Approval
Ensure accurate submission & approval from the BD's Investment Development Authority
BIDA
Apply to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority for a certificate if required for EPB.
Tax
Register your office with the National Board of Revenue and obtain a TIN for compliance .
Authority
After account opening, collect the receipt of your account number to begin financial transactions.
Registration
Register your office location under the Bangladesh Establishment Act.
Compliance
Maintain ongoing compliance with Bangladesh regulations and requirements.
Establishment Of Branch Office (BO)/ Liaison Office (LO) In Bangladesh.
A Liaison Office in Bangladesh allows foreign companies to maintain communication, coordination, and market research activities without conducting commercial operations. This type of office represents the parent company and strengthens business relationships with local partners and stakeholders.
Approval for a liaison office must be obtained from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority. The office cannot generate income locally, and all operational expenses must be funded by the foreign parent company.
A Branch Office in Bangladesh enables foreign companies to conduct approved business activities while remaining under the full control of the parent company. Unlike liaison offices, branch offices may generate income through permitted operations and contracts within Bangladesh.
Foreign companies must obtain approval from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority before establishing a branch office. After approval, the company must complete necessary tax registration with the National Board of Revenue and open a corporate bank account for operational transactions.
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Name
The branch or liaison office in Bangladesh must use the same name as the foreign parent company.
Articles of Association
Branch and liaison offices do not have separate Memorandum or Articles of Association.
Office Address
Every branch or liaison office must maintain a registered business address in Bangladesh.
Limitations Of Liaison Office Setup In Bangladesh
A Liaison Office in Bangladesh is not permitted to conduct commercial or income-generating activities. It operates only as a communication and coordination office for the foreign parent company and must follow the conditions approved by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority.
Liaison offices are restricted from performing several business activities in Bangladesh.
FAQs On Liaison Office Setup In Bangladesh
A Liaison Office in Bangladesh is a representative office of a foreign company that handles communication, coordination, and market research without conducting commercial activities.
Approval is granted by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority after reviewing the submitted documents.
Required documents include the parent company’s registration certificate, board resolution, power of attorney, and other relevant legal documents.