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The cost of doing business in Bangladesh
is highly competitive in comparison to other
economies in the region. Following table
summarizes the relevant costs which will
help to take investment decision.
Table: Doing Business
in Bangladesh - Summary of Costs
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| Average
price of developed land in the
different industrial belts varies
depending on location (price per
square meter). |
10.0-15.0 |
|
Construction |
| Average
per square meter |
100-125 |
|
Gas Tariff |
| Average
per '000 cubic meter |
64 |
| Power
Tariff |
| Average
per kW/h |
0.07 |
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Human Resources: Labor Force |
| Average
per month depending on skill level |
50-100 |
| Human
Resources : Management |
| Mid-Level
: Average US$ per annum |
6000 |
| Top-Level
: Average US$ per annum |
30000 |
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Sea Freight (in US$ Approx.) |
| Destinations |
20'FCL |
40'FCL |
| Major
European Ports |
900 |
1,800 |
| USA
- East Coast (NY) |
2,000 |
3,000 |
| USA
- West Coast (LA) |
1,900 |
2,550 |
| Canada
(Toronto / Montreal) |
2,700 |
3,700 |
| Australia
(Melbourne) |
800 |
1,600 |
| New
Zealand (Auckland) |
1,250 |
2,400 |
| Hong
Kong |
500 |
900 |
| UAE
(Dubai) |
800 |
1,600 |
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Tax Structure |
| Personal
Income: |
| On
the first Tk. 100,000 |
Nil |
| On
the next Tk. 50,000 |
10% |
| On
the next Tk. 150,000 |
18% |
| On
the balance |
25% |
| Corporate
Income: |
| Industrial
companies with Public Share |
35% |
| All
Other Public and Private companies |
40% |
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Note:
Above costs are for reference purpose only.
For specific and detailed information, you
may contact relevant service agencies, business
consultants etc. (Linked to Consulting Firms
Address Page) |
