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How to Obtain a VAT Registration Certificate in Bangladesh

Every business in Bangladesh needs a unique Business Identification Number (BIN), and the way to obtain one is through VAT registration. The VAT registration certificate is essential for normal commercial activity, from bidding for tenders and operating bank accounts to handling imports and exports.

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Who needs it and who issues it

VAT is administered by the Customs, VAT and Excise wing of the National Board of Revenue (NBR). In practice, businesses across sectors require VAT registration to participate in tenders, conduct banking and carry out import and export operations, making the BIN a core part of compliant trading.

Processing and cost

The official processing timeline for VAT registration is around seven days, and the NBR does not charge a government fee for issuing the certificate. Because registration depends on documents such as your trade licence, TIN and import or export registration, it is best approached once those underlying registrations are already in place.