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Regulatory Navigator

Licences, incentives, and compliance for Bangladeshi startups, turned into clear steps.

Compliance progress

0/8 steps

Completion is saved on this device. Backend sync is planned.

  1. 1

    Trade licence

    City Corporation / Union Parishad
    Mark done

    Local trade licence to operate as a business entity.

  2. 2

    Company registration

    RJSC
    Mark done

    Register Private Limited Company with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies.

  3. 3

    TIN & BIN (VAT)

    NBR
    Mark done

    Tax Identification Number and Business Identification Number for VAT.

  4. 4

    Bank account & encashment

    Scheduled banks
    Mark done

    Open a corporate account; set up foreign-currency encashment if raising abroad.

  5. 5

    BIDA approval (if foreign investment)

    BIDA
    Mark done

    Required when foreign capital enters the cap table.

  6. 6

    Sector licence (if applicable)

    Sector regulator (BTRC, BB, etc.)
    Mark done

    Payments, telecom, health, or other regulated activities need a sector licence.

  7. 7

    IP & trademarks

    DPDT
    Mark done

    Protect brand and original work via the patent and trademark office.

  8. 8

    Labour & ESOP compliance

    Labour Directorate
    Mark done

    Employment contracts, labour law, and ESOP documentation alignment.

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  • · Sector-specific licensing
  • · BIDA for foreign capital
  • · ESOP documentation

Planned: backend-synced completion, sector-aware step selection, and downloadable compliance checklists.