Documents and coordination for local trade licences and industry-specific government approvals, to start, run and renew a business.
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.
Checking business name, type and address, application, fee and collecting the licence.
Checking validity, renewal fee, updated documents and the renewed licence.
Amendment application and supporting documents.
Help adding a new business type to the licence or correcting it.
Checking whether a factory or separate branch needs a licence, and applying.
Online application to the Fire Service, preparing information, inspection coordination and renewal.
Determining the industry category, applying and preparing environmental documents.
Support with factory or establishment licence, renewal and layout approval.
Product standard checks, preparing testing and inspection documents, and applying.
Monitoring expiry of all licences, renewal checklists and a document register.
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.
| NID / passport | Identity of the owner or applicant |
| Photograph | Passport-size photo of the applicant |
| Business name and type | Name and category on the licence |
| Rent agreement / ownership deed | Proof of business address |
| Holding tax information | Where local rules require it |
| No-objection certificate (NOC) | Depending on the area or type of business |
| Incorporation certificate and MoA/AoA | For limited companies |
| Partnership deed | For partnerships |
| Existing licence | For renewals or amendments |
This list is general guidance; depending on the work and government requirements, fewer, more or additional documents may be needed.
Trade licences are issued by the relevant City Corporation, Municipality or Union Parishad. Trade licences of Dhaka North, Dhaka South and Chattogram City Corporations are also available through BIDA's OSS. Offices or factories in more than one area may need separate local licences.
What you receive: trade licence or the relevant licence, copy of the filed application and a list of renewal dates.
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.
Trade licence and holding tax (dncc.gov.bd)
Trade licence and holding tax (dscc.gov.bd)
Trade licence and civic services (khulnacity.gov.bd)
Online fire licence applications and renewals (elicense.fireservice.gov.bd)
Environmental clearance (doe.gov.bd)
Factory licence and workplace conditions (dife.gov.bd)
Product quality certification and weights & measures (bsti.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.