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Entity Formation

How to Incorporate a Branch Office in Bangladesh

A branch office allows a foreign company to carry on business in Bangladesh without forming a separate incorporated entity, conducting the same activities as its parent abroad. Unlike a liaison office, a branch may engage in commercial operations once approved by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). FM Consulting International manages the application, attestation and approval process so your branch can begin trading with confidence.

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What Is a Branch Office?

A branch office carries on business and activity identical to that of its parent company located outside Bangladesh, enabling foreign investors to operate locally without establishing a domestic subsidiary. With BIDA approval in place, a branch may conduct all the business that a Bangladeshi company is at liberty to carry on, making it a flexible option for foreign firms seeking a genuine commercial foothold.

Approval, Documents and Attestation

Approval from BIDA is the first and essential step. The prescribed application must be accompanied by the parent company's Memorandum and Articles of Association, its Certificate of Incorporation, the names and nationalities of its directors, a board resolution authorising the Bangladesh branch, the most recent audited financial statements, a proposed organisational structure, and a list of intended activities. Every document must be attested by the Bangladeshi Embassy, High Commission, or the apex Chamber of Commerce of the parent company's country.

Timeline and Costs

BIDA approval is generally issued within two to three weeks of a complete submission, after which registration is completed and operations may commence. Government fees of BDT 25,000 apply, and an inward remittance of USD 50,000 must be transferred from the parent company into the branch's local bank account.