REGISTRATION & PERMITS

Initiating the registrations and permits is a vital journey for businesses. At Hanif & Arif, Chartered Accountants, we excel in simplifying this complicated process, providing a suite of comprehensive registration and permits services meticulously crafted to meet your unique requirements.

Limited Liability Company must register with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) in Bangladesh. In the process of incorporating a company, our dedicated services involve engaging in comprehensive discussions with the company's personnel to impart a thorough understanding of the incorporation process and gather essential information. We actively contribute to the preparation of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, including other necessary documents and prescribed forms, providing guidance on execution and attestation/legalization requirements where applicable. We streamline the process by drafting essential documents and submitting name clearance applications to the RJSC. Additionally, we guide the company through the review and submission of documents required for opening a bank account for fund infusion, offering necessary insights as needed. Throughout the process, we provide support in filing forms and required documents with the RJSC, responding to any queries that may arise. Our commitment also includes diligent follow-up on the status of filed documents to secure the certificate of incorporation, certified true copies of charter documents, and forms for the company.

Foreign entity intends to set up a Branch, Liaison or Project Office shall secure approval from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). Our comprehensive service entails guiding you through the entire setup process, commencing with a detailed step-by-step plan outlining the documentation requirements. We will actively assist in compiling and organizing the necessary documents, aiding in the preparation and submission of the application form both online and manually to BIDA. Our commitment extends to consistent follow-ups with BIDA, ensuring timely updates and addressing any queries that may arise during the evaluation process. Our goal is to obtain approval from BIDA on a shortest possible time.

The process of obtaining a trade license involves a systematic approach, and our services are designed to guide you through each step seamlessly. Initially, we prepare a comprehensive checklist outlining the required information and documentation necessary for the trade license application. Our assistance extends to helping you prepare the requisite documents and information, ensuring accuracy and completeness. We facilitate preparation of requisite documents, filling the application form and actively engage in follow-ups with the authorities to verify details and promptly respond to any queries raised, and finally obtain the trade license on ‘best-endeavour’ basis.

Our services begin by collecting the necessary information and documents required for the Taxpayers’ Identification Number (TIN) application. Our commitment extends to providing the requisite supporting documents and actively engaging with tax authorities to address any queries on a timely manner, and obtain the TIN. We assist in preparing the necessary information and documentation required for the Business Identification Number (BIN) under the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act. We file the VAT application, facilitate verifications, follow-ups the progress, respond any queries in consultation with you and finally secure the BIN on ‘best-endeavour’ basis.

We initiate the process with a consultation to understand the client's specific import/export activities, a detailed checklist is then prepared, guiding you in assembling the necessary information and documents. Broadly, the process involves active assistance in document preparation, filing the application with customs authorities, and consistent follow-ups to monitor application status and address queries. We facilitate compliance verification with careful resolution of any issues raised by the customs authorities, and obtain Bond License on ‘best-endeavour’ basis. This holistic scope of works aims to streamline the entire process, providing a reliable and compliant foundation for import and export activities in Bangladesh.

For work permit, our dedicated and expert team will assist in planning and organizing documentation for work permit applications, ensuring compliance with all regulations and deadlines. We will facilitate publishing advertisement in the newspapers, obtaining recommendations from designated authorities, filing application along with required documents, assist in security clearances. We will provide regular updates on the progress, addresses and resolves any encountered issues, and obtain the work permits on ‘best-endeavour’ basis. Our visa services cover a number of tasks aimed at facilitating a smooth and efficient visa application process. This includes initial consultations to understand your needs and eligibility assessment, guidance on document preparation, and the meticulous submission of visa applications adhering to specific guidelines and timelines. We will do consistent communication with immigration authorities, regular updates on application status, and proactive follow-up to expedite processing. Additionally, the service assists in resolving any issues or queries raised during the application process, offers support and ensure visa approval on ‘best-endeavour’ basis.

The scope of works for the Recognition of Provident and Gratuity Funds service involves a systematic approach to facilitate the recognition process. We guide you assessing the eligibility and readiness for the recognition of Provident and Gratuity Funds. We provide expert guidance on the specific criteria and documentation requirements stipulated by regulatory authorities. Our team assists in the preparation and drafting the Fund Deed ensuring completeness and accuracy. We actively engage with the regulatory bodies, submitting the application for the recognition of Provident and Gratuity Funds on behalf of you. Throughout the process, we maintain effective communication with authorities, addressing any queries or additional requirements promptly and efficiently. Our ultimate aim is to streamline the recognition process, enabling the client to obtain official acknowledgment for their Provident and Gratuity Funds, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

Our team is ready to support in winding up of a company or office as well as deregistration of various permits to our valued client, if required. The service includes:

  • Closing down a Liaison, Branch or Project Office
  • Winding-Up a limited company.
  • Cancellation of TIN, BIN, Trade License, Bond License
  • Cancellation of work permits, visa etc.

Import Registration (IRC) and Export Registration (ERC) is a must for international trade. We provide support in preparing the necessary information and documentation required for the registration process along with facilitating membership of a trade or chamber body in Bangladesh. We facilitate in filing the application with the Office of the Chief Controller of Import & Export (CCIE) and actively engaging in follow-ups to obtain IRC and ERC as the case may be.

REGISTERING A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Limited Liability Company must register with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) in Bangladesh. In the process of incorporating a company, our dedicated services involve engaging in comprehensive discussions with the company’s personnel to impart a thorough understanding of the incorporation process and gather essential information. We actively contribute to the preparation of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, including other necessary documents and prescribed forms, providing guidance on execution and attestation/legalization requirements where applicable. We streamline the process by drafting essential documents and submitting name clearance applications to the RJSC. Additionally, we guide the company through the review and submission of documents required for opening a bank account for fund infusion, offering necessary insights as needed. Throughout the process, we provide support in filing forms and required documents with the RJSC, responding to any queries that may arise. Our commitment also includes diligent follow-up on the status of filed documents to secure the certificate of incorporation, certified true copies of charter documents, and forms for the company.

PERMISSION FOR A BRANCH OR LIAISON OR PROJECT OFFICE

Foreign entity intends to set up a Branch, Liaison or Project Office shall secure approval from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). Our comprehensive service entails guiding you through the entire setup process, commencing with a detailed step-by-step plan outlining the documentation requirements. We will actively assist in compiling and organizing the necessary documents, aiding in the preparation and submission of the application form both online and manually to BIDA. Our commitment extends to consistent follow-ups with BIDA, ensuring timely updates and addressing any queries that may arise during the evaluation process. Our goal is to obtain approval from BIDA on a shortest possible time.

TRADE LICENSE

The process of obtaining a trade license involves a systematic approach, and our services are designed to guide you through each step seamlessly. Initially, we prepare a comprehensive checklist outlining the required information and documentation necessary for the trade license application. Our assistance extends to helping you prepare the requisite documents and information, ensuring accuracy and completeness. We facilitate preparation of requisite documents, filling the application form and actively engage in follow-ups with the authorities to verify details and promptly respond to any queries raised, and finally obtain the trade license on ‘best-endeavour’ basis.

TAX & VAT REGISTRATION

Our services begin by collecting the necessary information and documents required for the Taxpayers’ Identification Number (TIN) application. Our commitment extends to providing the requisite supporting documents and actively engaging with tax authorities to address any queries on a timely manner, and obtain the TIN. We assist in preparing the necessary information and documentation required for the Business Identification Number (BIN) under the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act. We file the VAT application, facilitate verifications, follow-ups the progress, respond any queries in consultation with you and finally secure the BIN on ‘best-endeavour’ basis.

IMPORT & EXPORT PERMITS

Import Registration (IRC) and Export Registration (ERC) is a must for international trade. We provide support in preparing the necessary information and documentation required for the registration process along with facilitating membership of a trade or chamber body in Bangladesh. We facilitate in filing the application with the Office of the Chief Controller of Import & Export (CCIE) and actively engaging in follow-ups to obtain IRC and ERC as the case may be.

CUSTOMS BOND LICENSE

We initiate the process with a consultation to understand the client’s specific import/export activities, a detailed checklist is then prepared, guiding you in assembling the necessary information and documents. Broadly, the process involves active assistance in document preparation, filing the application with customs authorities, and consistent follow-ups to monitor application status and address queries. We facilitate compliance verification with careful resolution of any issues raised by the customs authorities, and obtain Bond License on ‘best-endeavour’ basis. This holistic scope of works aims to streamline the entire process, providing a reliable and compliant foundation for import and export activities in Bangladesh.

WORK PERMITS & VISA

For work permit, our dedicated and expert team will assist in planning and organizing documentation for work permit applications, ensuring compliance with all regulations and deadlines. We will facilitate publishing advertisement in the newspapers, obtaining recommendations from designated authorities, filing application along with required documents, assist in security clearances. We will provide regular updates on the progress, addresses and resolves any encountered issues, and obtain the work permits on ‘best-endeavour’ basis. Our visa services cover a number of tasks aimed at facilitating a smooth and efficient visa application process. This includes initial consultations to understand your needs and eligibility assessment, guidance on document preparation, and the meticulous submission of visa applications adhering to specific guidelines and timelines. We will do consistent communication with immigration authorities, regular updates on application status, and proactive follow-up to expedite processing. Additionally, the service assists in resolving any issues or queries raised during the application process, offers support and ensure visa approval on ‘best-endeavour’ basis.

APPROVAL OF FUNDS

The scope of works for the Recognition of Provident and Gratuity Funds service involves a systematic approach to facilitate the recognition process. We guide you assessing the eligibility and readiness for the recognition of Provident and Gratuity Funds. We provide expert guidance on the specific criteria and documentation requirements stipulated by regulatory authorities. Our team assists in the preparation and drafting the Fund Deed ensuring completeness and accuracy. We actively engage with the regulatory bodies, submitting the application for the recognition of Provident and Gratuity Funds on behalf of you. Throughout the process, we maintain effective communication with authorities, addressing any queries or additional requirements promptly and efficiently. Our ultimate aim is to streamline the recognition process, enabling the client to obtain official acknowledgment for their Provident and Gratuity Funds, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

WINDING UP & DE-REGISTRATION

Our team is ready to support in winding up of a company or office as well as deregistration of various permits to our valued client, if required. The service includes:

  • Closing down a Liaison, Branch or Project Office
  • Winding-Up a limited company.
  • Cancellation of TIN, BIN, Trade License, Bond License
  • Cancellation of work permits, visa etc.
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