Registers Factories & Establishments

How to Register Factories & Establishments in Bangladesh

Regulatory Authority

All factories and establishments in Bangladesh must be registered with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) under the Labour Act, 2006. The registration process involves submitting an application to the respective District Office of DIFE for:

✅ New Construction
✅ Establishment Registration
✅ Expansion of Existing Factories
✅ Obtaining a Factory License
✅ License Renewal

Required Documents for Registration

📌 For New Factories & Establishments:

✔ Construction Design – Factory layout plan
✔ Trade License – Photocopy of a valid trade license
✔ Duly Filled Form-1 & Form-2 – As per regulatory requirements
✔ Memorandum of Association (MoA) – (For Limited Companies only)
✔ Original Treasury Challan – Proof of license fee or renewal fee payment
✔ Payment Receipt – License and renewal fee paid based on the number of workers

Registration & Renewal Process

1️⃣ Submit Application & Documents – To the District Office of DIFE
2️⃣ Inspection & Verification – DIFE inspects the factory premises
3️⃣ Approval & License Issuance – Upon compliance, the Factory License is issued
4️⃣ Annual Renewal – Submit Form-1 & Form-2 with updated fees

Why Factory Registration is Important?

✔ Legal Compliance – Ensures operations align with the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006
✔ Worker Safety & Welfare – Protects employees under labour and safety regulations
✔ Smooth Business Operations – Avoids legal penalties or disruptions
✔ Government Benefits – Eligible for government incentives & trade approvals