2026 Regulatory Guide: Food Manufacturing Setup in Bangladesh

2026 Snapshot

Equity Limit 100%
Exit Policy View Right
Corp Tax 20-27.5%
01

Legal Entity & Tax Registration

Foundational corporate setup for foreign entities.

RJSC Company Incorporation

Incorporated under the **Companies Act 1994**. Foreign entities must obtain Name Clearance and remit capital before filing. Our Incorporation Package provides full support.

MoA & AoA (Memorandum & Articles)
Encashment Certificate of Paid-up Capital
Form IX: Consent to act as Director
Form XII: List of Directors & Shareholders
Subscriber Page (Signed copies)

Corporate TIN Registration

Issued by the NBR. Essential for Trade Licenses and opening bank accounts.

Certificate of Incorporation copy (RJSC)
Managing Director's Passport (Foreign) & Personal TIN (Local)
Registered Office Address proof & Company Rubber Stamp
02

Factory Site & Municipal Rights

Securing premises and trading rights.

Factory Lease Law

Securing industrial land is governed by the Bangladesh Lease Law. Agreements must be registered for recognition.

Notarized Industrial Tenancy Agreement (Min. 3 yrs)
Landlord’s Ownership Title (Khatian/Deed)
Latest Holding Tax Payment Receipt of premises
Site Utility bill copy (Gas/Electricity)

Trade License (Municipal)

Issued by City Corporations. The 2026 license for food manufacturing must specifically categorize processing.

Certified MoA & AoA copies from RJSC
Executed Factory Rental Agreement & MD’s Photos
Copy of Company TIN and Rubber Stamp
NOC from Local Authority for industrial operation
03

Industrial Compliance & Safety

Managing industrial registrations, labor, and safety marks.

BIDA Project Registration

Mandatory for machinery imports and profit repatriation via the BIDA Portal.

Detailed Project Profile & Feasibility Analysis
Machinery List with HS Codes & Total Value
Registered Tenancy Agreement and RJSC Certificate
Bank Solvency Certificate of the industrial enterprise

Fire License (FSCD)

Fire safety clearance from the Department of Fire Service & Civil Defence.

Architectural Site Plan & Building Blueprint
Trade License, TIN, and Incorporation copies
Proof of ownership or registered rental agreement
List of fire equipment installed & EHS protocols

Environmental Clearance (ECC)

Issued by the Department of Environment (DoE). Mandatory for food plants.

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) / Waste Management Plan
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from local municipality
Process flow chart and raw materials list

Factory License (DIFE)

Occupational health and structural labor safety clearance.

Approved Structural Design & Building Blueprint
Copy of Fire License, Trade License, and TIN
Machinery list with labor count and site plan

BSTI Certification Marks (CM)

Mandatory mark from BSTI for local sales.

Laboratory Test Results of food samples (BSTI Lab)
Packaging Label design (Bilingual requirements)
Registered Trademark copy or application receipt

Official Regulatory Nexus

BIDA RJSC DIFE BSTI BSEC