Business verification in Bangladesh
VBC certifies businesses registered in Bangladesh. Verification starts from the official record: in Bangladesh the company register is maintained by the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms, and the entity is identified by its RJSC registration number.
Bangladeshi companies register with the RJSC, and separately hold a trade licence issued by the city corporation or municipality where they operate. Both are normally reviewed, since the trade licence is renewed annually and is a better indicator of current activity.
Where a business is registered for tax, the Business Identification Number (BIN) and TIN is reviewed alongside the registration record, since it provides an independent corroborating identifier.
Why Bangladeshi businesses certify
Bangladesh's garment and textile sector deals with international buyers who conduct supplier diligence as a matter of course. Because the city corporation trade licence is renewed annually, it is a useful signal of a business still actively trading.
What VBC verifies for a Bangladeshi business
Depending on the certification level, the review may cover legal identity and registration records, the registered business address, working contact details, website ownership and digital presence, supporting documentation and evidence of current business activity.
Documents a Bangladeshi business commonly supplies at Enhanced level:
- RJSC incorporation certificate
- Trade licence from the city corporation
- TIN certificate
- Memorandum and articles of association
Levels, fees and process
Three levels apply everywhere VBC operates — Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250, Trusted at $500 — and the eight-stage process is the same in every country. Only the paperwork differs, because each national registry issues its own records. See what each fee covers and the eight stages in detail.
Public verification
Every VBC certificate issued to a Bangladeshi business carries a unique certificate ID and appears on the public register. Customers, suppliers and partners can check its current status themselves, without an account and without contacting the business first.
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Questions from Bangladeshi businesses
Can a business registered in Bangladesh get VBC certified?
Yes. VBC certifies businesses registered in Bangladesh. Verification is based on records from the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms, together with the address, contact and digital-presence evidence required at the certification level chosen.
What documents does a Bangladeshi business need for VBC certification?
At Enhanced level a Bangladeshi business normally supplies: rJSC incorporation certificate; trade licence from the city corporation; tIN certificate; memorandum and articles of association. The Business Identification Number (BIN) and TIN is normally reviewed alongside it. Exact requirements depend on the level and are confirmed during review.
What is the RJSC registration number used for in verification?
The RJSC registration number identifies the legal entity on the register maintained by the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms. VBC uses it to confirm that the business named on the certificate is the same entity that appears on the official record.
How is a VBC certificate for a Bangladeshi business verified?
Anyone can check it at https://vbcertified.online/verify using the certificate ID, or by scanning the QR code on the certificate. The record shows the current status, which may be valid, expired, suspended or revoked. No account is needed and the business does not have to be contacted first.
Is VBC certification a business licence in Bangladesh?
No. VBC is a private verification and certification service, not a government licence, regulatory approval or ISO certification. A business in Bangladesh remains responsible for every licence, registration and regulatory obligation that applies to it.
How much does VBC certification cost for a Bangladeshi business?
The same three levels apply everywhere: Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250 and Trusted at $500. Each level is a superset of the one below it and the level appears on the certificate.