Tax, VAT & Customs Advisory & Transactions

Tax, VAT and customs advisory work covers corporate taxation, VAT compliance, customs planning, import-export transactions, transfer pricing, tax-efficient transaction structures and regulatory compliance. Legal support may be provided during business formation, restructuring, investment, cross-border transactions and commercial operations.

Relevant Bangladesh legislation includes the Income Tax Act, 2023, Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012, Customs Act, 2023, Income Tax Rules, VAT Rules, Customs Rules, applicable SROs, Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 and Companies Act, 1994.

International tax and trade matters may additionally involve OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, OECD Model Tax Convention, UN Model Double Taxation Convention, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, WTO Customs Valuation Agreement and WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, depending on the transaction and jurisdictions involved.