Corporate
Running a business in Bangladesh demands more than ambition. It requires clear legal structure, compliance discipline, and proper guidance from professionals who understand both local regulations and international standards. As a leading corporate law firm in Bangladesh, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP supports entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and multinational companies with strategic and solution-focused legal services. Our team of highly experienced corporate lawyers helps businesses stay compliant, protected, and prepared for growth.
Bangladesh’s corporate environment is becoming more regulated every year. Companies must follow strict rules related to incorporation, tax, foreign investment, employment, governance, reporting, and cross-border transactions. Even a small oversight can cause financial loss, penalties, or long delays. This is where a dedicated team of corporate lawyers in Bangladesh becomes essential. We simplify complex laws and help clients take the right steps at the right time.
At Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, our corporate law team advises clients across all industries, including manufacturing, technology, banking, e-commerce, logistics, real estate, retail, and international trade. Whether you are starting a new business, acquiring another company, raising capital, or facing a compliance challenge, we provide clear, practical, and commercially sound solutions.
We work closely with both local and foreign investors, providing legal support that ensures seamless business operations. As an international law firm operating in Bangladesh, Dubai, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, we combine global quality with deep regional knowledge. Our focus is always on protecting your business, reducing risks, and maximizing opportunities.
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"Strong corporate strategy starts with strong legal foundations. We build both to protect your business and help it grow."
Setting up a company in Bangladesh is one of the most important decisions for any entrepreneur or investor. However, Bangladesh’s corporate laws require careful navigation. Our corporate lawyers help clients register companies, partnerships, branches, liaison offices, and subsidiaries with full regulatory compliance. As a top corporate law firm in Bangladesh, we ensure that businesses begin on a strong, legally sound foundation.
Company formation involves a series of steps: choosing the right structure, preparing required documents, obtaining name clearance, drafting the Memorandum and Articles of Association, opening a bank account, filing with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC), and completing post-incorporation registrations. Our team handles everything end-to-end so clients can focus on business goals rather than legal procedures.
Beyond registration, we also provide guidance on shareholding structures, voting rights, directorship, capital requirements, tax considerations, and ownership planning. Foreign investors often require help with investment approvals from relevant authorities such as BIDA, Bangladesh Bank, NBR, and sector-specific regulators. We simplify these processes and ensure full compliance with Bangladesh’s corporate and investment laws.
For startups, we offer formation packages tailored to growth needs, including shareholder agreements, founder agreements, employment contracts, IP protection plans, ESOP drafting, and business policy setup. For larger corporations, we advise on group restructuring, subsidiary setups, and corporate strategy planning.
The goal is simple: build a company structure that supports growth, ensures protection, and avoids risks. With our extensive experience and global presence, we are able to provide strategic advice that aligns with international best practices.
Corporate compliance is not optional. Every company in Bangladesh must follow rules related to annual filings, board meetings, financial reporting, tax obligations, statutory registers, labor regulations, data protection, and business licenses. Failure to comply can lead to heavy penalties, legal disputes, or even closure.
As a leading corporate law firm, we help businesses maintain flawless compliance. Our corporate lawyers guide clients on governance frameworks, internal policies, documentation standards, and reporting timelines. We support companies in preparing board resolutions, meeting minutes, statutory records, and annual returns for submission to RJSC and other authorities.
Good governance also builds trust with investors, partners, and regulators. We help clients create corporate governance policies that protect shareholder rights, promote transparency, and improve decision-making. For businesses seeking investment or looking to scale, strong governance practices play a crucial role in negotiations, audits, and due diligence processes.
We also handle compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory gap analysis. Whether it is labor law compliance, environmental regulations, tax rules, or sector-specific licensing, our team ensures clients stay on the right side of the law. We assist companies in maintaining all necessary licenses and permits, renewing them on time, and avoiding enforcement actions.
Mergers and acquisitions require precise legal strategy. Our M&A team assists clients through every stage of the transaction, including negotiation, due diligence, valuation review, documentation, regulatory approvals, and closing. As a top corporate law firm in Bangladesh, we ensure smooth transactions with minimized risks.
We conduct deep due diligence on target companies, covering financials, liabilities, contracts, ownership, compliance records, litigation status, employment matters, assets, and tax issues. Our M&A lawyers draft and negotiate share purchase agreements, asset transfer agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and investment documentation.
For foreign investors, we provide support with remittance approvals, cross-border structuring, and regulatory clearances. We ensure that all transactions comply with Bangladesh Company Law, Contract Act, Competition Act, and relevant sectoral regulations.
Our team has handled transactions across manufacturing, FMCG, tech startups, textiles, logistics, telecommunications, and real estate. Whether you are acquiring, merging, divesting, or forming a joint venture, we ensure you make informed decisions.
Bangladesh welcomes foreign investment, but the legal requirements can be overwhelming. Our firm advises investors from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America on structuring investments in Bangladesh. From forming foreign-owned companies to obtaining approvals from BIDA and Bangladesh Bank, we manage the entire process smoothly.
We help investors navigate FDI regulations, remittance rules, profit repatriation procedures, compliance obligations, and cross-border structuring. We also advise on tax incentives, free zone benefits, sector-specific guidelines, and risk mitigation.
Many investors struggle with banking regulations and documentation standards. Our corporate lawyers ensure proper paperwork, reporting, and compliance so that investments proceed without delays or restrictions.
Contracts are the backbone of any business. Poorly drafted agreements can lead to disputes, financial losses, or operational disruptions. As a leading corporate law firm, we draft and review all types of commercial agreements, including:
Partnership agreements
Shareholder agreements
Supply and distribution contracts
Service agreements
Franchise agreements
Employment contracts
Confidentiality and IP agreements
Joint venture contracts
Our focus is always on clarity, enforceability, and protecting your interests. Whether you are negotiating with local partners or international companies, we ensure all agreements meet legal standards and minimize risk.
Industries We Serve
Artificial Intelligence
Consumer Products
Energy
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Industrials
Technology
Real Estate & Property
Automotive & Mobility
Education & EdTech
Frequently Asked Questions
Because Bangladesh’s corporate regulations are complex and constantly changing. A corporate law firm ensures compliance and helps avoid costly penalties or disputes.
Typically 7 to 15 working days, depending on document readiness and approval speed. Our lawyers manage the entire process to avoid delays.
Yes, most sectors allow 100 percent foreign ownership. Certain regulated industries require government approvals.
Yes. All companies must maintain statutory records, hold board meetings, file annual returns, and follow tax requirements.
Passports, board resolutions, investment details, MOA/AOA drafts, and KYC documents. We prepare all documents for clients.
Yes. We handle corporate disputes, shareholder conflicts, contract disputes, and arbitration matters.
WHAT DOES PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
The team was professional, responsive, and truly cared about my company registration process. Their clear communication and attention to detail made everything far easier than expected. Highly recommended.
Excellent service from start to finish. The team guided me through the import/export process with clear communication and reliable expertise. They handled all documentation efficiently, making the entire operation smooth and stress-free.
Fantastic experience! The team was knowledgeable, responsive, and guided me through the restaurant property purchase with ease. Their attention to detail and clear communication made the process seamless from start to finish.
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