Support with starting an import-export business, CCI&E registration, renewal, amendments and import registration for industries.
For each task: the documents usually needed, estimated time, and who usually uses it.
General guidance: the information and timelines below vary with circumstances, the type of work, government procedures, law and time. They are not a contract or a guarantee; the final scope, timeline and fee are agreed in writing after discussion.
New registration for commercial importers, OLM application and certificate collection.
Registration and coordination for importing raw materials and machinery for industry.
Exporter registration, OLM application and certificate collection.
Checking expiry, renewal application, fee payment and certificate update.
Applications to change name, address, ownership or bank details.
Support with BIDA's ad-hoc or regular recommendation process for industrial IRC.
Registration readiness and checking which approvals are needed.
About timelines: the times above are our estimate for completing our part after receiving complete documents, not a guaranteed time. Government registration, verification, objection or approval time depends on the office concerned, is separate, and is outside our control.
| Purpose | Commercial IRC: importing for sale. Industrial IRC: raw materials and machinery for production |
| Applicant | Commercial: trading businesses. Industrial: manufacturers |
| Authority | Both CCI&E; industrial may need a recommendation from BIDA or the relevant body |
| Extra documents | Industrial IRC: factory records, machinery and raw material lists, fire and environmental clearance |
This list is general guidance; depending on the work and government requirements, fewer, more or additional documents may be needed.
IRC and ERC are issued by the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E) under the applicable registration order and import-export policy. Applications are made in CCI&E's Online Licensing Module (OLM). Import policy is reissued and amended periodically, so work is done against the latest policy.
What you receive: IRC or ERC certificate, copy of the filed application and renewal schedule.
We listen to your needs by phone or WhatsApp and agree the scope of work.
We give you the list of documents needed and collect them.
We verify the information and prepare the accounts, forms or report.
We file with the office concerned and hand you the copies and proof.
We will review your documents and situation and tell you the scope, fee and timeline. Offices in Khulna and Dhaka, daily 10 AM – 10 PM.
Authority for IRC and ERC (ccie.gov.bd)
Online IRC and ERC applications and renewals (olm.ccie.gov.bd)
Export information and support (epb.gov.bd)
Import-export laws, procedures and forms in one place (www.bangladeshtradeportal.gov.bd)
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All information on this page, such as the scope of work, document lists, estimated times, legal deadlines and procedures, is general guidance only. It can change with the client's situation, the type and complexity of the work, government procedures, changes in law and regulations, and over time. It is not a contract, promise or guarantee, and no legal liability for BCSC arises from it. The scope, timeline and fee of each engagement are agreed separately, in writing, after discussion.