Trade licence
The local permission to operate from your business address.
- Service fee from
- BDT 8,000
- Estimated time
- 5–15 days
- Time estimate reviewed: Aug 7, 2026
Estimated processing time after complete documents and successful review.
Who it is for
Any business operating from a premises in Bangladesh, new or existing.
What is included
- Form preparation and document checklist
- Submission to the relevant city corporation or municipality
- Follow-up until the licence is issued
- Renewal reminder set up automatically
What is not included
- The licence fee itself, which varies by location and business category
- Premises rent, utility connections or holding tax arrears
- Sector approvals for regulated activities
Eligibility notes
You need a registrable business address and, for a company, your incorporation documents.
Eligibility and requirements will be confirmed after review.
Required documents
- Incorporation certificate or proprietorship details
- Rental agreement or ownership deed
Process milestones
1. Application prepared
Estimated: 2 days
2. Submitted to the local authority
Estimated: 1 days
3. Licence issued
Estimated: 7 days
How fees work
| How fees work | BDoor | BDT |
|---|---|---|
| BDoor service fee | BDoor service fee | BDT 8,000 |
| Local authority licence fee | Government fee (estimate) | Quoted after review |