Regulations digest
The institutions and instruments that gate startup formation, foreign investment, and fund operations in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
One-stop registration for foreign-invested entities. Gateway for tax holidays, work permits, customs.
Primary source →Bangladesh Bank — Startup Directives (2025)
Formalises cross-border share swaps, outbound investment, and startup financing mechanics for BD-incorporated companies.
Primary source →BSEC Alternative Investment Rules, 2015
Statutory framework for any institutional fund vehicle operating in Bangladesh. Defines fund manager eligibility and reporting.
Primary source →Registrar of Joint Stock Companies (RJSC)
Incorporation, share allotment, charge filings, annual returns. Foundational entity record for every BD company.
Primary source →NBR — Income Tax & VAT (sector incentives)
Sector- and zone-specific holidays via SROs. Verify the current SRO before pricing terms.
Primary source →BEZA — Economic Zones
Land, customs, and tax facilities for zone-resident enterprises. Relevant for export-oriented software and manufacturing plays.
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