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Notes on tax, compliance & business in Bangladesh
Practical guidance from our advisors on the regulations that affect how you operate and grow in Bangladesh.
VAT Consultant in Bangladesh
How VAT consultants help businesses in Bangladesh stay compliant with the VAT Act 1991 — registration, monthly returns, VDS and advisory.
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TaxIndividual Income Tax Return Filing in Bangladesh
Who must file an individual income tax return in Bangladesh, the deadline and forms involved, and the penalties for failing to file on time.
TaxTransfer Pricing in Bangladesh
An overview of transfer pricing rules in Bangladesh — documentation requirements, mandatory returns and penalties for non-compliance.
TaxCorporate Tax in Bangladesh
A guide to corporate income tax in Bangladesh — who must file, applicable rates, minimum tax, available exemptions, withholding and indirect tax.
TaxBrief Rules of Income Tax Return in Bangladesh
A quick summary of the main income tax return rules in Bangladesh — the different return types, who files them and the key deadlines.
TaxTax Consultants in Bangladesh
Why businesses and individuals in Bangladesh rely on tax consultants, the services they provide, and the growing importance of tax planning.
TaxTax and Customs Regulations: Small Brief
A concise overview of Bangladesh's tax and customs framework — income tax, VAT and customs duties, the governing laws and applicable rates.
CustomsGoods that are Chargeable by Custom Duty
A list of goods chargeable with customs duty in Bangladesh, with the duty payable per item for travellers and importers bringing them in.
BusinessState Institutions of Bangladesh and Foreign Investment
The key state institutions that govern foreign investment in Bangladesh — RJSC, BOI, Bangladesh Bank, BSEC, NBR, CCI&E, BSTI and DIFE.
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Bangladesh Budget 2016–2017: Analysis of Changes and Impacts
FM Consulting International's analysis of the Bangladesh national budget for 2016–2017, covering the key changes and their impact on businesses.
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Universal Income Year for Companies in Bangladesh
The July–June universal income year for companies in Bangladesh under the Finance Act 2015 — the rationale behind it and the debate it has sparked.
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Transfer Pricing under the Income Tax Ordinance 1984 in Bangladesh: A Year in Review
A review of Bangladesh's transfer pricing regime under the Income Tax Ordinance 1984 — its purpose, key requirements, methods and early criticisms.
AccountingFinancial Reporting Bill and Its Effect on Business Entities
How Bangladesh's Financial Reporting Bill and the new Financial Reporting Council aim to regulate auditors and improve corporate reporting standards.