Complete Licensing Support for Legal Business Operations
At Index Associates BD, we facilitate all types of licenses required to start and operate a business legally in Bangladesh. Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding your operations, or entering a new sector, our expert team ensures smooth documentation, submission, and approval of essential business licences — helping you stay compliant and avoid delays.
We assist in obtaining and renewing Trade Licences from City Corporations or Municipal Authorities. This licence is mandatory for all commercial, retail, industrial, and service-based businesses operating in Bangladesh.
We support businesses in securing Commercial IRC (for trading firms) and Industrial IRC (for manufacturing companies importing raw materials or machinery) from the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E).
For businesses engaged in exporting goods or services, we provide end-to-end assistance in obtaining ERC, ensuring compliance with international trade requirements.
Protect your brand legally. We help with trademark name search, application preparation, filing with the Department of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (DPDT), and follow-up until registration is granted.
We assist foreign and local investors in registering their investment projects with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) — a key requirement for foreign direct investment (FDI) approval and project clearance.
We handle the application process for Fire Licences issued by the Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence, which is required for factories, warehouses, shopping centers, and commercial buildings.
We guide businesses through the process of obtaining Environmental Clearance Certificates from the Department of Environment, essential for industries that impact air, water, or soil quality.
We facilitate registration and licensing under the Factories Act, including compliance with labour laws, worker safety, and infrastructure standards — mandatory for all industrial units.
For textile, garment, dyeing, and spinning businesses, we manage the process of obtaining necessary licences from the Department of Textiles.
We provide support for obtaining relevant permits and licences from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) for air-related businesses such as travel agencies, cargo, and aviation training.
We assist in obtaining membership certificates from recognized trade bodies such as FBCCI, DCCI, BGMEA, BASIS, and others — often required for tenders, exports, and professional credibility.
From trade licences to sector-specific certifications, we handle all types of business licences under one roof — saving you time and effort.
Our team has deep expertise in dealing with various government bodies including RJSC, CCI&E, BIDA, DPDT, DOE, CAAB, and others. We know the process, documents, and follow-up required.
We manage the full cycle — from consultation and document preparation to application, submission, liaison, and final approval. No middlemen. No confusion.
We ensure your applications are properly filed, fully compliant, and submitted on time to avoid rejections, fines, or unnecessary delays.
Whether you’re a startup, SME, factory, exporter, or international investor, we tailor our licensing services to meet your specific business needs and industry type.
No hidden charges. No guesswork. We maintain full transparency on fees, required documents, and government timelines — so you always stay informed.
We have successfully helped hundreds of businesses obtain the licences they need to launch, operate, and grow in Bangladesh.
Our relationship doesn’t end with licence delivery. We also assist in renewals, updates, and ongoing compliance to keep your operations running smoothly.