Bangladesh Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering Bangladeshi taxation, personal income tax (IIT 0–25%), VAT (15%), corporate tax (22.5–37.5%), capital gains treated as ordinary income, stamp duty, municipal holding tax, and key investment topics.
Personal Tax & Residency
Progressive IIT 0–25%, minimum tax, investment rebate, resident rules
Bangladesh Personal Income Tax Guide 2026 — IIT Brackets 0–25%, Rebates & Surcharge
Bangladesh Individual Income Tax (IIT) 2026. Progressive brackets 0/5/10/15/20/25%, threshold variations by gender/age/disability, investment rebate up to 15% of taxable income, minimum tax BDT 5,000–20,000, and 10% surcharge on high-net-worth individuals. All amounts in BDT (৳).
Bangladesh Tax Residency Guide 2026 — 182-Day Rule & NRB Status
Bangladesh tax residency. 182-day rule, 90+365 alternative test, resident vs non-resident Bangladeshi vs foreign national, no exit tax, NRB status retention, and double taxation relief.
VAT & Indirect Tax
VAT 15%, turnover tax 4%, supplementary duty up to 500%, e-VAT filing
Bangladesh Tax Filing Guide 2026 — Return Deadlines, E-Filing & Compliance
filing taxes in Bangladesh. Annual return deadline September 30 (individuals), July 15 (companies). VAT returns monthly (Mushak 9.1/11.3). WHT returns monthly. E-filing via NBR portal, paper filing still prevalent. Tax cards and high-wealth individual rules.
Bangladesh VAT Guide 2026 — Standard Rate 15%, Reduced Rates, Supplementary Duty & e-VAT
Bangladesh VAT (মূল্য সংযোজন কর) 2026. Standard 15% rate, reduced rates for essential goods (0%) and services (5%, 7.5%, 10%), supplementary duty up to 500%, registration threshold BDT 80 lakh, e-VAT system (Mushak 11.3), and turnover tax 4% for small businesses. All amounts in BDT (৳).
Business & Corporate Tax
Corporate tax 22.5–37.5%, company registration, cross-border taxation
Bangladesh Business Registration Guide 2026 — RJSC, TIN, BIN & Trade License
registering a business in Bangladesh. RJSC company/branch registration, TIN from NBR, BIN for VAT, trade license from city corporation, IRC/ERC for import/export, RMG registration, and labour office registration.
Bangladesh Corporate Tax Guide 2026 — Rates 22.5–37.5%, Minimum Tax & Green Factory Incentive
Bangladesh corporate income tax 2026. Rates: 22.5% publicly traded, 27.5% non-public, 30% manufacturing, 37.5% banks/insurance, 32.5% mobile/tobacco. Green factory 10% reduced rate, minimum tax 0.6% of turnover, Advance Income Tax (AIT) on imports, and capital gains treatment. All amounts in BDT (৳).
Bangladesh Cross-Border Tax Guide 2026 — NRB Rules & Double Taxation
cross-border taxation in Bangladesh. Tax residency 182+ days, worldwide income for residents, source-only for non-residents, treaty network 35+ countries, NRB bank account rules, and foreign tax credit.
Investment & Savings
Capital gains taxed as income, dividends 10–20%, crypto, pensions
Bangladesh Capital Gains Tax Guide 2026 — No Separate CGT, Gains Taxed as Income & Share Exemptions
capital gains taxation in Bangladesh 2026. No separate capital gains tax — gains taxed as ordinary income at IIT (0–25%) or corporate (22.5–37.5%) rates. Listed shares held >2 years exempt for individuals. Securities transaction surcharge. No indexation relief. All amounts in BDT (৳).
Bangladesh Crypto Tax Guide 2026 — Illegal Status, CBDC Pilot & Grey Market
cryptocurrency regulation in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Bank declared crypto illegal for financial transactions (2017), strict AML rules, no tax framework, P2P grey area, ISP blocking of exchanges, and 2026 CBDC digital Taka pilot.
Bangladesh Investment Income Guide 2026 — Dividends, Interest, Royalties & WHT Rates
investment income taxation in Bangladesh 2026. Dividend WHT 10% (resident) / 20% (non-resident), interest WHT 10%/20%, royalties 10%/20%, technical fees 20% (non-resident). Listed share dividends 10% final WHT. Savings instruments interest 10% WHT. All amounts in BDT (৳).
Bangladesh Pension Guide 2026 — Government Pension, PF & Gratuity
pensions in Bangladesh. Government pension 50-80% of last drawn salary after 25+ years, Provident Fund lump sum, gratuity 2-3 months salary per 5-year block, and retirement age rules.
Property & Wealth Tax
Stamp duty 1–2%, registration fee, municipal holding tax, wealth surcharge
Bangladesh Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide 2026 — No Inheritance Tax, Gift Rules & Succession
inheritance and gift taxation in Bangladesh 2026. No inheritance tax (repealed), no gift tax, succession certificate court fees 2–5% of estate value, Islamic inheritance (Faraiz) rules for Muslims, deed registration costs on property gifts, and no estate tax. All amounts in BDT (৳).
Bangladesh Property Tax Guide 2026 — Registration, Stamp Duty, Municipal Tax & Capital Gains
property taxation in Bangladesh 2026. Stamp duty 1–2%, registration fee 1–2%, VAT on transfer 1.5%, capital gains taxed as ordinary income, annual municipal property tax 8–15% of annual rental value, no wealth tax, and surcharge on high-net-worth individuals. All amounts in BDT (৳).
Bangladesh Rental Income Guide 2026 — Tax Rates, Deductions & WHT Rules
Bangladesh rental income taxation. IIT 0-25% progressive rates, 25% standard deduction for repairs/maintenance, property tax deduction, WHT at 10% (resident lessor) or 20% (non-resident lessor).
Bangladesh Wealth Tax Guide 2026 — No Wealth Tax, Income Tax Surcharge & Municipal Property Tax
wealth taxation in Bangladesh 2026. No annual wealth tax. Income tax surcharge 10–25% on individuals with net wealth >BDT 5 crore. Minimum tax for businesses. Advance Income Tax (AIT) as prepayment mechanism. Municipal property tax as holding cost. All amounts in BDT (৳).
Employment & Social Security
GPF 10–100% match, no nationwide social security, informal sector
Bangladesh Calculators (9)
Free calculators for Bangladeshi salary, tax, and personal finance.
Bangladesh Salary
Net pay after income tax and deductions.
Bangladesh VAT
VAT 15% net/gross calculator.
Bangladesh Corporate Tax
Corporate tax 22.5–37.5% on profits.
Bangladesh Income Tax
Individual income tax 0–25% brackets.
Bangladesh VAT & Turnover
Turnover tax 4% and VAT 15% combined.
Bangladesh Property Transfer
Stamp duty, registration & transfer costs.
Compound Interest
Project investment growth.
Mortgage Calculator
Full amortization schedule.
50/30/20 Budget
Needs, wants, savings split.