Compliance and Reporting for Non-Profit Organisations in Bangladesh
Non-profit organisations in Bangladesh face ongoing compliance obligations to multiple government agencies. Failure to meet these obligations can result in suspension of operations, loss of foreign donation approval, and reputational damage.
Annual Compliance Obligations
- NGOAB Annual Report — Registered NGOs must submit annual activity and financial reports to NGOAB within 3 months of the financial year end. Audited accounts by a ICAB-registered auditor are mandatory.
- RJSC Annual Return — Companies limited by guarantee must file annual returns and financial statements with the RJSC.
- Tax Registration and Filing — NGOs must register with the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and file annual income tax returns, even if exempt from tax under the Income Tax Ordinance, 1984.
- Foreign Donation Reporting — Each foreign-funded project requires quarterly expenditure reporting to NGOAB with bank statements.
LegalBD provides ongoing compliance management for non-profit organisations — from annual filings to audit coordination and NGOAB liaison. Contact us for a compliance health-check.