Import License

Import License

How to obtain Import Registration Certificate in Bangladesh (IRC)?

Anyone can Import any permissible item without any value and quantity restrictions but the Import Registration Certificate (IRC) or import license is needed for the import of the same. In Bangladesh, the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCIE) issues this import certificate or import licence and the legal basis for this permission is found in Import Policy Order 2015-2018.

Guarantee Approved Authorized Certified Concept

So finally, import licence is a mandatory document for business entities who are desirous of importing raw material or any other special items to Bangladesh.

Limit 5 Lac

Yearly Import Limit BDT 5 Lac

Tk.27000/Package

Included Following

 

Govt Fee. 5000

VAT 750

Rest: Lawyer Fee

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Yearly Renewal Fee

Govt Fee. Tk. 3000

VAT: Tk. 450

Lawyer Fee:

Total: Tk. 11450

Limit 25 Lac

Yearly Import Limit BDT 25 Lac

Tk.35000/Package

Included Following

Govt Fee. 10000

VAT 1500

Rest: Lawyer Fee

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Yearly Renewal Fee

Govt Fee. Tk. 6000

VAT: Tk. 900

Lawyer Fee:

Total: Tk.

 

Limit 50 Lac

Yearly Import Limit BDT 50 Lac

Tk.45000/Package

Included Following

 

Govt Fee. 18000

VAT 2700

Rest: Lawyer Fee

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Yearly Renewal Fee

Govt Fee. Tk. 10000

VAT: Tk. 1500

Lawyer Fee: Tk.

Total: Tk.

Limit 1 Crore

Yearly Import Limit BDT 1 Crore

Tk.65000/Package

Included Following

Govt Fee. 30000

VAT 4500

Rest: Lawyer Fee

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Yearly Renewal Fee

Govt Fee. Tk. 15000

VAT: Tk. 2250

Lawyer Fee:

Total: Tk. 27250

Limit 5 Crore

Yearly Import Limit BDT 5 Core

Tk.90000/Package

Included Following

 

Govt Fee. 45000

VAT 6750

Rest: Lawyer Fee

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Yearly Renewal Fee

Govt Fee. Tk. 22000

VAT: Tk. 3300

Lawyer Fee:

Total: Tk. 35300

Unlimited

Unlimited Import

Tk.120000/Package

Included Following

 

Govt Fee. 60000

VAT 9000

Rest: Lawyer Fee

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Yearly Renewal Fee

Govt Fee. Tk. 30000

VAT: Tk. 4500

Lawyer Fee:

Total: Tk. 44500

Requirements

To get a commercial import license (IRC) the following document are highly required:

There are three types of applicants for IRC registration. The following documents must be submitted.

Types of Applicant

(A) Individual or Proprietorship Firm

(B) Partnership Firm

(C) Private Limited Company

(A) Individual or Proprietorship Firm

(1) Official/Govt. Fees

(2) Up-to-date Trade license (Original Copy)

(3) Up-to-date e-Tin Copy

(4) Up to date Bank Solvency Certificate (Original Copy)

(5) Up-to-date Membership Certificate (Original Copy)

(6) NID/Birth Certificate/Passport

(7) Recent Photo of the applicant

(8) Mobile Number

(9) e-mail address

(10) For special business prior approval letter

(B) Partnership Firm

(1) Official/Govt. Fees

(2) Up-to-date Trade license (Original Copy)

(3) Up-to-date e-Tin Copy

(4) Up-to-date Bank Solvency Certificate (Original Copy)

(5) Up-to-date Membership Certificate (Original Copy)

(6) NID/Birth Certificate/Passport of the partners

(7) Recent Photo of the partners

(8) Mobile Number of the partners

(9) e-mail address

(10) Partnership deed

(11) Registration Certificate of Partnership

(12) For special business prior approval letter

 

(C) Private Limited Company

(1) Official/Govt. Fees

(2) Up-to-date Trade license (Original Copy)

(3) Up-to-date e-Tin Copy

(4) Up to date Bank Solvency Certificate (Original Copy)

(5) Up-to-date Membership Certificate (Original Copy)

(6) NID/Birth Certificate/Passport of the Managing Director

(7) Recent Photo of the Managing Director

(8) Mobile Number of the Managing Director

(9) e-mail address

(10) MOA

(11) Registration Certificate of the Company

(12) For special business prior approval letter

What types of Membership is accepted for IRC in Bangladesh?

Basically, three types of Membership Certificate is accepted

(1) Any Chamber of Commerce.

 

(2) Trade organization like BGMEA, FBCCI.

 

(3) Government- approved association like certificate of Electric Association in case of import of Electric products, Certificate of Plastic Association in case of import of plastic products.

 

How to get Membership of association certificate for IRC?

To get a membership certificate you have to apply the concerned Chamber of Commerce, Trade organization or Government- approved association with its prescribed way.

 

What is the cost of getting a membership certificate?

The certificate fee and required documents is fixed by the concerned agency which will be paid to you.

 

And our consultancy fees are as follows (if required)

(1) Any Chamber of Commerce, BDT 10000

(2) Trade organization, BDT 10000

(3) Government- approved association BDT 5000

 

How to submit the Govt. fee?

Registration fee and the cost of pass-book should be deposited under the head number: 1-1731-0001-1801 at the Bangladesh Bank or Sonali Bank and three (3) copies of Treasury Challan shall be collected. (Sonali bank branches should be used only where Bangladesh Bank is not available). Collect and complete 3 copies of Chalan Form and pay the Schedule fee.

Who are exempted for registration of IRC in Bangladesh?

  1. Government departments
  2. Local authorities or Statutory bodies
  3. Recognized Educational institutions
  4. Hospitals
  5. Imports of goods which does not involve remittance of foreign exchange
  6. Reading materials or medicine imported for personal use within the permissible limit.

Time frame for getting IRC/ERC:

Office of the Chief Controller of Imports & Exports (CCIE) claims in its official website: ‘On submission of the above documents, we issue IRC/ERC within three hours, i.e. within the same day’. It might need 7 to 10 days maximum to issue said license upon verification of all required papers.

Renewal of Import Registration Certificate (IRC License in Bangladesh)

It is highly required to renew import Registration Certificate (IRC License) every year. The renewal period is 1st July to 30 September of every year,

Flowchart of issuance of Import license (IRC) in Bangladesh:

The application can be made within the same day.

 

Stage-1:Online Application Filing

Submit the application form along with the prescribed fee and to the Chief Controller of Imports & Exports (CCIE). Anyone can file the application for obtaining the Import Registration Certificate (IRC) which is well known as Import License.

Examination

Stage-2: Receive the Certificate

After formalities checking the submitted documents, the office of the Chief Controller of Imports & Exports will issue the license in favor of the applicant.

Renewal

Stage-3: Renewal of IRC

IRC is required to be renewed every year. The required documents are:

IRC and Passbook ( Original copy and Two set Photo Copy) Renewal Application by the applicant.

Treasury Challan of the annual renewal fee at Bangladesh Bank or Sonali Bank (Original copy and Two set Photo Copy)

The applicant is required to arrange the below-mentioned documents and deposit the annual renewal fee at Bangladesh Bank or Sonali Bank.

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