{"id":3874,"date":"2024-07-28T11:31:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T05:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recombd.com\/?p=3874"},"modified":"2025-07-24T12:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T06:21:40","slug":"how-to-get-vat-registration-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recombd.com\/zh\/how-to-get-vat-registration-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get VAT Registration Certificate in Bangladesh?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"393\">If you&#8217;re starting a business or crossing the annual turnover threshold of BDT 3 crore, obtaining a <strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"258\">VAT registration certificate<\/strong> \u2014 also known as a <strong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"317\">BIN (Business Identification Number)<\/strong> \u2014 is mandatory under Bangladesh\u2019s <strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"392\">VAT and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"609\">In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the step-by-step process of how to get your VAT registration certificate in Bangladesh through the National Board of Revenue (NBR), along with required documents and timelines.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"614\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"658\">What Is a VAT Registration Certificate?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"941\">A <strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"694\">VAT registration certificate<\/strong> proves that your business is officially recognized by the <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"788\">National Board of Revenue (NBR)<\/strong> to collect and remit Value Added Tax (VAT). Once approved, you\u2019ll receive an electronic <strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"917\">Business Identification Number (BIN)<\/strong>, which is required for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1103\">\n<li data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"978\">\n<p data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"978\">Issuing VAT invoices (Mushak-6.3)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1006\">\n<p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1006\">Claiming input VAT credit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1048\">\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1048\">Filing monthly VAT returns (Mushak-9.1)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1103\">\n<p data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1103\">Participating in tenders or import\/export operations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1108\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1180\">Step-by-Step: How to Get VAT Registration Certificate in Bangladesh<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1229\">\u00a0Step 1: Visit the NBR VAT Online Portal<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1320\">Go to <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1276\">https:\/\/vat.gov.bd<\/a> \u2014 the official NBR VAT registration system.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1364\">\u00a0Step 2: Create a User Account<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1429\">Click on <strong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1394\">\u201cCreate Account\u201d<\/strong> and provide the following details:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1538\">\n<li data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1475\">\n<p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1475\">Name of business owner\/authorized person<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1493\">\n<p data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1493\">Mobile number<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1511\">\n<p data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1511\">Email address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1538\">\n<p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1538\">National ID (NID) number<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1586\">Verify using the OTP sent to your phone\/email.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1641\">\u00a0Step 3: Log In and Start BIN Application<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1718\">After account activation, log in and go to the <strong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1709\">BIN Registration<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1855\">Select your business type (e.g., manufacturer, trader, service provider) and fill out the online <strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1831\">Mushak-2.1<\/strong> form with details like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1996\">\n<li data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1886\">\n<p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1886\">Business name and address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1918\">\n<p data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1918\">Nature of business activity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1943\">\n<p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1943\">Bank account details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1972\">\n<p data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1972\">Expected annual turnover<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1996\">\n<p data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1996\">Tax zone and circle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2044\">Step 4: Upload Required Documents<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2102\">You\u2019ll be asked to upload scanned copies (PDF or JPG) of:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2684\">\n<thead data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2177\">\n<tr data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2177\">\n<th data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2138\" data-col-size=\"md\">Document Name<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2177\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Who Needs It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2684\">\n<tr data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2325\">\n<td data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2286\" data-col-size=\"md\">National ID (NID)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2325\" data-col-size=\"sm\">All applicants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2399\">\n<td data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2360\" data-col-size=\"md\">Trade License<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2399\" data-col-size=\"sm\">All businesses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2473\">\n<td data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2434\" data-col-size=\"md\">TIN Certificate<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2473\" data-col-size=\"sm\">All businesses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2543\">\n<td data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2519\" data-col-size=\"md\">Business Address Proof (e.g., rental deed)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2543\" data-col-size=\"sm\">All businesses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2613\">\n<td data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2584\" data-col-size=\"md\">Partnership\/Company registration docs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2613\" data-col-size=\"sm\">For registered firms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2684\">\n<td data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2652\" data-col-size=\"md\">Import\/Export Certificate (IRC\/ERC)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2684\" data-col-size=\"sm\">For import\/export businesses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2689\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2744\">\u00a0Step 5: Submit Application and Await Approval<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2895\">Once submitted, your application will be sent to your <strong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2826\">local VAT circle office<\/strong> for verification. The process usually takes <strong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2894\">3 to 5 working days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2982\">NBR may contact you for additional documents or a short verification visit if needed.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"2987\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3034\">\u00a0Step 6: Download Your BIN Certificate<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3116\">Once approved, you\u2019ll receive a <strong data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3086\">BIN certificate<\/strong> in your VAT portal dashboard.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3228\">\n<li data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3171\">\n<p data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3171\">Format: 13-digit BIN number (e.g., 0012345678901)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3228\">\n<p data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3228\">You can download and print it anytime for official use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3233\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3254\">Additional Notes<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3541\">\n<li data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3340\">\n<p data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3340\">If your business crosses BDT 3 crore turnover, VAT registration is <strong data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3338\">mandatory<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3439\">\n<p data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3439\">If you&#8217;re below the threshold, you may opt for <strong data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3416\">voluntary registration<\/strong> to gain input credit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3541\">\n<p data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3541\">Businesses dealing with government contracts or imports <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3517\">must have a BIN<\/strong>, regardless of turnover<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3546\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3575\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3783\">\u274c Entering mismatched address details from your trade license<br data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3641\" \/>\u274c Uploading blurry or incomplete documents<br data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3686\" \/>\u274c Not activating your account via OTP<br data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3726\" \/>\u274c Delaying BIN updates after address or ownership changes<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4203\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4222\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4497\">Getting a <strong data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4280\">VAT registration certificate in Bangladesh<\/strong> is easier than ever with the NBR\u2019s online system. By following the steps above and preparing the right documents, your business can be fully VAT-compliant \u2014 opening doors to tenders, imports, and tax credit benefits.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re starting a business or crossing the annual turnover threshold of BDT 3 crore, obtaining a VAT registration certificate \u2014 also known as a BIN (Business Identification Number) \u2014 is mandatory under Bangladesh\u2019s VAT and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012. 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