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Bangladesh
Asia
Lucky Nomads World Index
55.81 / 100
0.80
Global rank
#190
Corporate tax
27.5%
Personal tax
30%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index6.4 / 10
- Affordability Index8.5 / 10
- Entry Ease Index3.6 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index5.0 / 100.6
- WiFi Index6.7 / 10
- Admin Ease Index4.3 / 10
- Healthcare Index6.0 / 10
- City Comfort Index6.7 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.5 / 10
- Banking Index4.6 / 10
- GeoStability Index6.1 / 10
- Justice & Order Index3.7 / 10
- Quality of Life Index6.0 / 10
- Open Society Index4.3 / 10
- Flight Index3.2 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index3.5 / 10
- English Index5.0 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.2 / 10
- AI Access Index5.9 / 10
- Economic Openness Index5.5 / 10
- Market Depth Index7.1 / 10
- ClimateShield Index2.9 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Population (approx.)
- 170,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 147,570 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- BDT
- Currency name
- Bangladeshi taka
- Main airport IATA code
- DAC
- Airport name
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $664/month
- Main languages
- Bengali
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Asia
- Web TLD
- .bd
- Phone calling code
- +880
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 27.5%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 30%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident Bangladeshi companies are taxed on worldwide income. Foreign companies are taxed only on Bangladesh-source income or income deemed to accrue or arise in Bangladesh, subject to DTAA relief. Bangladesh has 32 bilateral tax treaties. Foreign branches of resident companies receive no participation exemption, so foreign tax credit is the main mitigation tool.
The 27.5 percent rate is the headline for non-publicly-traded companies in AY 2026-27 and onwards (revised from 25 percent in AY 2025-26). Publicly traded companies with more than 10 percent IPO float pay 20 percent (22.5 percent if conditions not met). Banks, insurance and financial institutions pay 37.5 percent publicly traded or 40 percent non-publicly traded. Mobile operators 45 percent, tobacco manufacturers 45 percent plus 2.5 percent surcharge. Minimum tax of 1 percent on gross receipts applies as a floor.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Schedule 6 Part A paragraph 17 of the Income Tax Act 2023 exempts income earned abroad by a Bangladeshi natural person and brought into Bangladesh through formal banking channels, producing a quasi-remittance effect for Bangladeshi citizens despite the headline worldwide basis. Foreign nationals resident in Bangladesh do not benefit, and Section 124 withholding applies to Bangladesh-source service income paid from abroad.
Progressive scale for residents and Bangladeshi citizens NRIs in FY 2025-26 and 2026-27. Tax-free threshold ( women and seniors 65+, disabled or third-gender, war-wounded freedom fighters). Top marginal rate 30 percent on income above . Non-Bangladeshi NRIs pay a flat 30 percent on all Bangladesh-source income. Net wealth surcharge of 10 to 35 percent stacks on top once wealth exceeds .
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Export Processing Zone Corporate Tax Holiday
AvailableGraduated corporate income tax exemption for industries set up in Bangladesh Export Processing Zones (EPZs) under the Bangladesh Export Processing…
Economic Zone Corporate Tax Holiday
AvailableGraduated 10-year corporate income tax exemption for manufacturing unit investors in Bangladesh Economic Zones (EZs) under the Bangladesh Economic…
Hi-Tech Park Corporate Tax Holiday and Sectoral Exemptions
AvailableComprehensive fiscal regime for investor companies and park developers in Bangladesh Hi-Tech Parks under the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority Act…
Software Development and IT-Enabled Services 100% Income Tax Exemption
Available100 percent corporate income tax exemption on qualifying software development and IT-Enabled Services (ITES) income earned by resident and…
For individuals
Foreign Income Remittance Exemption for Bangladeshi Citizens
AvailablePersonal income tax exemption on any income earned abroad by a Bangladeshi natural person taxpayer and brought into Bangladesh through formal…
You either qualify for Bangladesh's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Bangladesh lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, business founder routes, and work (employer sponsored). Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
4 programmes listed · 4 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Bangladesh Permanent Residentship by Investment
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Private Investor Visa (PI Visa)
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Employment Visa (E Visa)
- Available
NGO Worker Visa (N Visa)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Bangladesh.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Affordability Index8.5 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- Wealth Protection Index7.2 / 10Strong wealth protection index
- Market Depth Index7.1 / 10Strong market depth index
Weakest dimensions
- ClimateShield Index2.9 / 10
- Flight Index3.2 / 10
Published ranks by index
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