VAT Registration Certificate

How to Obtain a VAT Registration Certificate in Bangladesh

Every business in Bangladesh is required to have a unique Business Identification Number (BIN). To obtain this, businesses must acquire a VAT registration certificate. VAT registration and a Business Identification Number are essential for normal business operations, including participation in tenders, banking activities, and export and import. 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 with full address, equipment, machinery, fittings, product features, and amendments of the products manufactured
• List of invoices and stored products
• Passport-sized photos
• Deed of Agreement
• Bank Solvency Certificate
• BOI Registration
• Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association

Official Time Limit:

• Processing time is approximately 7 days.

Government Fees:

• The VAT registration certificate is issued without any government fees (NIL).