BANGLADESH VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) RATES

The general rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Bangladesh is 15%.


- Value Added Tax (VAT) is imposed on goods and services at import stage, manufacturing, wholesale and retails levels;
- A uniform VAT rate of 15% is applicable for both goods and services;
- 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) is applicable for all business or industrial units with an annual turnover of Taka 2 million and above;
- Turnover tax at the rate of 4% is leviable where annual turnover is less than BDT 2 million;
- Value Added Tax is applicable to all domestic products and services with some exemptions;
- Value Added Tax (VAT) is payable at the time of supply of goods and services;
- Tax paid on inputs is creditable / adjustable against output tax;
- Export is VAT exempt;
- Cottage industries (defined as a unit with an annual turnover of less than BDT 2 million and with a capital machinery valued up to BDT 300,000) are exempt from Value Added Tax;
- Tax returns are to be submitted on monthly or quarterly or half yearly basis as notified by the Government.