Foreign Investment Legal Services in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has emerged as one of South Asia's most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment, offering a competitive industrial base, a large consumer market, and strategic connectivity to regional economies. Navigating the regulatory framework — spanning the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Bangladesh Bank foreign exchange controls, sector-specific licensing regimes, and a complex land and company law environment — demands expert legal guidance from day one.
LegalBD's foreign investment practice is led by Barrister Liton Asaduzzaman Sarkar, an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh with over 16 years of experience advising multinational corporations, regional conglomerates, and individual entrepreneurs on establishing and operating businesses in Bangladesh.
Key Legislation
Foreign investment in Bangladesh is regulated by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Act, 2016, the Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 1980, the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947, the Companies Act, 1994, the Bangladesh Economic Zones Act, 2010, and Bangladesh Bank circulars governing repatriation and dividend remittance.
Our Services
- BIDA Registration and Investment Approval — End-to-end management of BIDA's one-stop service (OSS) portal, encashment certificates, and project approvals.
- Branch, Liaison and Representative Offices — Structuring, registration, and ongoing compliance for foreign entities operating without equity participation.
- Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships — Negotiation, structuring, and documentation of joint venture agreements.
- Sector-Specific Approvals — Regulatory clearances from BTRC, BERC, BSEC, and other sector regulators.
- Ongoing Regulatory Compliance — Annual filing, Bangladesh Bank reporting, BIDA renewal, and continuous compliance monitoring.
Ready to invest in Bangladesh? Contact LegalBD for a consultation on your investment structure and regulatory roadmap.