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Business Structure Comparison

Start with the work your business needs to do. Use this discussion framework to compare options with your advisers before selecting a structure.

A locally incorporated company

Discuss a locally incorporated entity when planning a distinct local business. Document the proposed shareholders, decision-making arrangements and relationship with any overseas parent.

  • Describe the products, services, customers and intended contracting entity.
  • Map funding, ownership, governance and reporting needs.
  • Ask for written confirmation of activity-specific registration and approval requirements.

A branch of an overseas company

Include a branch in the options discussion when the overseas company is considering a direct local presence. Confirm how the intended activities, approvals and parent-company responsibilities would work.

  • Identify the overseas parent and its proposed Bangladesh activities.
  • Clarify which entity would contract, invoice, employ and hold records.
  • Verify permitted activities and applicable approval conditions before committing.

A liaison or representative presence

Include this option in the discussion when the purpose is representation, coordination or market development. Do not assume it allows local sales, invoicing or revenue-generating activities.

  • Separate representation tasks from intended commercial activities.
  • Ask the responsible adviser to verify permitted activities and funding conditions.
  • Identify what changes would require a different operating arrangement.

Questions for your first discussion

  1. What exactly will the Bangladesh operation do?
  2. Who will sign customer and supplier contracts?
  3. Where will revenue be invoiced and operating expenses funded?
  4. Who will employ staff and hold business records?
  5. Which approvals and recurring obligations need professional verification?
From planning to action

Discuss your next step.

Share a short business summary. Confirm the scope and secure handover process before sending confidential records.

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