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corporate rjsc
The establishment and maintenance of a registered office are governed primarily by Section 77 of the Companies Act, 1994 . This section mandates that a company shall, as from the day on which it begins to carry on business or as from the twenty-eighth day after the date of its incorporation, whichever is the…
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Establishing and operating a business in Bangladesh typically requires approvals and licences from multiple regulatory authorities beyond basic company registration. LegalBD maps the full regulatory landscape for each client's business and manages the approval process efficiently, leveraging our established…
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Featured Snippet: Repatriation of profits, dividends, and disinvestment proceeds is the statutorily regulated process by which foreign investors legally convert Bangladesh Taka earnings into freely convertible foreign currency and remit them abroad through an Authorized Dealer (AD) Bank, governed by the Foreign…
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As Bangladesh continues to position itself as a premier destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in South Asia, foreign investors and corporate treasury managers must understand the legal mechanisms governing the repatriation of profits, dividends, royalties, and capital. While the country offers highly…
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The repatriation of royalties, technical fees, and IT export proceeds in Bangladesh is primarily governed by the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 , and the Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions (GFET) issued by Bangladesh Bank. Specific provisions within the GFET, particularly Chapter 7 (Payments for…
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Let me be direct with you: the Right to Information Act, 2009 (Act No. 20 of 2009) is one of the most powerful — and most underused — legal tools available to an ordinary Bangladeshi citizen. It exists precisely so that you do not have to beg, plead, or pay a bribe to find out how public money is being spent, why a…
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The issuance of further capital in Bangladesh is primarily governed by Section 155 of the Companies Act, 1994 , which mandates the right of pre-emption for existing shareholders. For listed entities, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Rights Issue) Rules, 2006 and the Securities and Exchange…
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Regulatory Authority: Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)
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The incorporation of companies in Bangladesh is primarily governed by the Companies Act 1994 (Act No. 18 of 1994). This Act sets forth the requirements for company registration, including name clearance, submission of constitutional documents like the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association…
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This existing guide is explanatory, not a consolidated statutory text. Verify the current Companies Act 1994, Stamp Act 1899, RJSC forms and fee schedule, and Bangladesh Bank foreign-exchange guidance before relying on a validity period, duty rate, filing deadline, fee, valuation method or approval pathway.
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This existing guide is a procedural orientation for apparel manufacturers, compliance directors, and human-resource teams operating in Bangladesh’s Readymade Garment (RMG) sector. The Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (BLA), Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015 (BLR), applicable Minimum Wage Board gazette, and Department of…
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The Readymade Garment (RMG) sector is governed by a multi-layered regulatory regime ensuring labor welfare, export quality, and foreign exchange stability. Key statutes include the Companies Act 1994 , Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 , and the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 .
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SaaS operations in Bangladesh are primarily governed by the Information and Communication Technology Act, 2006 , the Cyber Security Act, 2023 , and the Contract Act, 1872 . For financial entities, Bangladesh Bank Circulars regarding cloud computing and outsourcing are mandatory.
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Updated for the 2026 Bangladesh Judicial Framework | Specializing in Executive Magistracy, Land Litigations, and Writ Jurisdiction.
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As Senior Advocate and Head of Commercial & Appellate Practice at LegalBD, I have witnessed an alarming escalation in weaponized litigation across Bangladesh. Business disputes, corporate governance deadlocks, domestic disagreements, and land grabs are routinely camouflaged as heinous criminal offenses—such as…
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# Securities & Capital Markets Securities analysis starts with the issuer, instrument, offer route and audience. The Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969, the BSEC Act, 1993 and current BSEC rules may apply differently to a public offer, private placement, qualified-investor offer, debt issue, fund or…
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Comprehensive statutory advisory, execution capability, and regulatory compliance under Bangladesh law.
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Authored by: Principal Legal Draftsman & Senior Supreme Court Counsel, LegalBD Chambers, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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