What Documents Are Needed for a Trade License

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Generally you need the owner's NID and photo, a rent agreement or ownership deed for the business premises, and a holding tax receipt; additional permissions are needed depending on the type of business.

Required documents

Copy of the owner's National ID card (NID)
Recent passport-size photo of the owner
Proof of business location: rent agreement, or if owned, the deed/khatian
Up-to-date holding tax payment receipt for the business premises (in city/municipal areas)
If a company: RJSC registration certificate, Memorandum and Articles of Association, list of directors
If a partnership: partnership agreement
For factories/hazardous businesses: applicable permissions such as fire service license and environmental clearance
In some areas, a TIN certificate is requested

Additional requirements by business type

Food/restaurant: applicable permissions related to safe food
Clinic/pharmacy: license from the Directorate General of Health Services/Drug Administration
Factory: fire license, environmental clearance, permission from the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments

Fees, documents and timelines vary by City Corporation/Pourashava/Union and change from time to time — before applying, confirm with the relevant office or the official portal.

Official source

FAQ

What is needed to get a trade license?

Generally the owner's NID, photo, a rent agreement or ownership deed for the business premises, and a holding tax receipt; if a company/partnership, the registration and agreement papers, plus additional permissions depending on the type of business.

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