Foreign Investment in Bangladesh
Market entry, structuring, regulatory clearance, operations and a protected exit — the full investment lifecycle.
What it is
Bangladesh rewards the investor who enters correctly and punishes the one who improvises. We advise on the business vehicle, build the shareholding and control structure, clear every regulator, put the operations on a lawful footing, and design the exit before the entry is made.
What this covers
Strategic Legal Advice — Start Right, Start Secure
We advise on the most appropriate business vehicle — subsidiary, joint venture, branch or liaison office — after assessing the legal and commercial feasibility of the proposed investment.
Foreign Investment Structure — Build the Right Foundation
We design the shareholding, capital contribution, management and control structure in accordance with applicable laws and sector-specific regulations.
Name Clearance — Secure Your Corporate Identity
We assist with RJSC name clearance, conducting preliminary searches and keeping suitable alternative names ready.
Company Incorporation — From Concept to Corporate Entity
We prepare and review the Memorandum and Articles of Association, incorporation forms and supporting documents, ensuring compliance before submission to RJSC.
Directors & Shareholders — Establish Clear Corporate Control
We advise on the appointment and responsibilities of directors, shareholders and authorised representatives, ensuring all eligibility and documentary requirements are properly met.
Foreign Documents — Authenticate Before You Invest
We coordinate the authentication, attestation and notarisation of passports, incorporation certificates, board resolutions, powers of attorney and other foreign corporate documents.
Challenges we address
Regulatory Complexity — One Investment, Many Authorities
Foreign investors may need to deal with RJSC, BIDA, NBR, Bangladesh Bank, local authorities and sector regulators. We create a single regulatory roadmap identifying every approval, document, authority, fee, timeline and renewal requirement.
Foreign Exchange & Repatriation — Protect the Flow of Capital
We ensure that investment capital, dividends and exit proceeds are properly documented and processed through lawful banking channels in accordance with applicable Bangladesh Bank requirements.
Tax Uncertainty — Structure Before the Tax Burden Arises
We assess corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax and transfer-pricing implications before the investment structure is finalised.
Land & Premises Risk — Never Invest Before Verifying the Asset
We conduct legal title, encumbrance, zoning and land-use due diligence before purchase or long-term lease.
How we work
- 1Assess feasibility and choose the business vehicle
- 2Structure the shareholding, capital and control
- 3Clear every regulator and open the banking channel
- 4Operate under compliance, and repatriate lawfully
Typically needed
- Certificate of incorporation of the foreign investor
- Board resolution and power of attorney
- Passports of directors and shareholders
- Proposed investment amount and source of funds
Our core role
We do not merely help foreign investors establish a company in Bangladesh; we help them enter the market with the right structure, operate with regulatory confidence, protect their investment, prevent disputes and secure a commercially viable exit.