In Bangladesh, the principal taxes are Customs duties, Value-Added-Tax (VAT), supplementary duty, income tax and corporation tax.
The history of income tax in Bangladesh dates back to 1860 when it was introduced by the British Raj under the title Income Tax Act. Since then various changes have taken place.
The standard rate of VAT is 15% levied on transaction value of most of the imports and supplies of goods and services.
The tax law imposes corporate income tax at a rate of 25% on listed entities and 32.5% for non- listed entities. Corporate tax rate changes announced this year include:
Banking companies, insurance companies and non-banking financial institutions are taxed at
Generally, a company’s export earnings are 50% exempted.
Listed and explained below are the main types of businesses that can be set up in Bangladesh:
As the name indicates when a business is owned and operated by a single individual, it will be deemed to be a sole proprietorship firm. In terms of formalities and compliance requirements, it imposes the minimum obligations. A sole proprietorship can be set up simply by obtaining a trade license from the local City Corporation or Paurashava. However, this form of business entity will not cater to businesses having two or more owners.
A company is a separate legal entity established by way of registration with Registrar and Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC). The process of setting up a company is known as ‘incorporation’. At least two (2) shareholders are necessary for setting up a private company in Bangladesh. For a public company, the minimum number of shareholders is seven (7).
A partnership can be formed by two or more people by executing a Deed of Partnership. Unlike a company, the partnership is not treated as an entity separate from its founders; as such, each partner is jointly and severally liable for the actions, including the debts, of the partnership business or other partners.
As the name suggests, this type of company is formed by only one person who wishes to carry out business activities and has only one natural shareholder, who is also ought to be the director of such a company. The memorandum of such company must state the name of the nominee, with his/her consent, who would become the shareholder of the company upon death or incapacity of the shareholder.
A registered branch office in Bangladesh is an extension of its foreign parent company registered outside of Bangladesh. The status of branch is similar to liaison (representative) office, only exception branch can engage in commercial or revenue generating activities in a limited area with the permission of Bangladesh Development Authority (BIDA).
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