Smart Customs Rules, FTZ Frameworks & Tax Restructuring Under the Finance Act, 2026
Following the enactment of the Finance Act, 2026 and the implementation of the National Board of Revenue's (NBR) Customs Strategic Plan (CSP) 2024–2028, Bangladesh's cross-border trade, customs clearance, and corporate taxation landscape has fundamentally shifted.
To help stakeholders adapt to these immediate regulatory overhauls and strategically prepare for Bangladesh's deferred graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in November 2029, Rahman's Chambers cordially invites you to an exclusive hybrid seminar exploring the transition to modern trade logistics and corporate tax compliance.
Designed specifically for corporate finance executives, supply chain managers, trade intermediaries, institutional investors, and legal & compliance officers, this seminar will provide the critical legal, financial, and operational foresight needed to thrive in Bangladesh's restructured regulatory environment.
Key Topics of Discussion
Smart Customs Architecture & Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
Navigating mandatory advance Import General Manifest (IGM) lodgment via ASYCUDA World, leveraging Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) integration, and maximizing the newly legislated statutory Free Trade Zones (FTZs) allowing for 48-month duty-free storage.
Restructured TDS Mechanics & Expense Deductions
Adapting to the consolidated quarterly withholding tax return schedule. Crucially, we will dissect the landmark abolition of the full-expense disallowance rule, explaining the new regime where TDS shortfalls incur a 50% proportional penalty, while preserving the full tax-deductibility of underlying business expenses.
Banking Channel Mandates & 25% Corporate Tax
Strategies to unlock the 5-year locked-in concessionary 25.0% standard non-listed corporate income tax (CIT) rate by strictly ensuring 100% of corporate transactions are routed through verifiable banking channels.
Individual Tax Overhauls & Wealth Surcharges
Navigating the new 5-year tax-free exemption roadmap (initial ceiling raised to BDT 3,75,000, with a 10% base slab), alongside mitigating high-net-worth compliance risks such as the newly introduced 15% capital gain wealth surcharge on developer-built flats.
Speakers
Mr. Ripon Chandra Bhowmik
Divisional Head, Taxes, Finance & IP, IT
Senior Member, Land, Tax & IP
Rahman's Chambers, Motijheel
B.Com (H).M.Com (Acct), LL.B, MPA (DU), CA(CC), PGDM, LCMC (IBA)
Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Mr. Salauddin Kader (Hrid)
Associate
Member, International Department
Associate, Land, Tax & IP Team
Rahman's Chambers, Headquarters
LL.B (Hon’s) (American International University-Bangladesh)
LL.M in Commercial Law (North South University)
Advocate, District and Sessions Judge Court, Dhaka.
Ms. Tanzila Sharmin Bushra
Junior Associate
Member, Corporate and IT & IP Department
Junior Associate, Land, Tax & IP Team
Rahman's Chambers, Motijheel
LL.B (Hon's) BRAC University
LLM (Bangladesh University of Professionals)
Time & Format
Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Date: 13th August, 2026 (Thursday)
Format: Hybrid (Physical & Virtual)
Venue & Contact
Rahman's Chambers, Motijheel Office
8th floor, Malek Mansion
128, Motijheel Commercial Area, Dhaka-1000
Cell: +88-01788626816, 01322867886
Phone: +88-0258313815, 09678662666
Email: kakrail@rahmansc.com
Booking Instructions
- Advance Booking is recommended.
- Bookings are made on First come first serve basis.
- Priority is given to Past/Present Clients in Booking.
- Please register for our event as indicated below. Also indicate that you are joining physically/ virtually. We will send you registration confirmation by email/sms.
- Materials will be provided at the time of session.
- There is no fee for attending the above event.
For Registration:
Mr. Md. Monir Hossain Sheikh
Manager [Communication & HR]
Mobile: (+88) 01788626815
Email: monir@rahmansc.com