Tax & VAT Support
Taxes don’t have to be complicated. Bangladesh’s tax landscape can feel like a maze—but with Axora by your side, you’ll navigate it with confidence. From proactive tax planning that optimizes your position to flawless compliance that keeps regulators satisfied, we handle the complexity so you can focus on your mission. Cross-border transactions, donor reporting, annual returns—consider it all managed.
Our commitment to you: Peace of mind year-round, optimized tax positions, and a team that transforms tax from burden to advantage.
Tax and VAT Advisory
Scope of Services
- VAT Planning & Management
- Advisory on VAT applicability for goods and services under the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012
- Guidance on input VAT recovery and output VAT calculation
- Assistance with VAT registration (BIN) and compliance requirements
- Advisory on VAT exemptions, zero-rated supplies, and reduced rates
- Review of VAT implications for business contracts and transactions
- Income Tax Planning & Management
- Tax planning strategies for corporate and individual taxpayers
- Advisory on tax-efficient business structures and transactions
- Guidance on tax exemptions, rebates, and incentives under the Income Tax Act, 2023
- Assistance with tax computation, advance tax payments, and refund claims
- Review of tax implications for investments, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
- Cross-Border Transactions – VAT
- Advisory on VAT implications of imports, exports, and cross-border services
- Guidance on place of supply rules for cross-border transactions
- Assistance with VAT treatment of international trade (letters of credit, bonds, etc.)
- Advisory on VAT refund mechanisms for foreign businesses
- Cross-Border Transactions – Income Tax
- Advisory on double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAA) signed by Bangladesh
- Guidance on withholding tax obligations for cross-border payments (royalties, technical fees, interest, dividends)
- Assistance with Permanent Establishment (PE) risk assessment
- Advisory on transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements
- Guidance on tax implications of foreign investment, repatriation of profits, and expatriate taxation
Tax & VAT Compliance Support
Scope of Services
- Withholding tax (TDS) calculation and tracking
- VAT (VDS) calculation and tracking
- Periodic Withholding Tax Return Submission support following regulatory requirements
- Periodic VAT Return Submission support following regulatory requirements
- Corporate Income Tax return filing support
- Tax reconciliations and schedules
Corporate Tax Services
Scope of Services
- Corporate income tax computation and review
- Preparation and filing of annual corporate tax returns
- Tax provisioning and deferred tax support
- Review of tax adjustments and disclosures
- Advisory on allowable deductions and tax optimization
- Support during corporate tax audits and assessments
Individual Tax Services
Scope of Services
- Personal income tax computation and review
- Preparation and filing of individual tax returns
- Review of income sources and tax deductions
- Capital gains and investment income tax support
- Advisory on personal tax compliance requirements
Tax and VAT Due Diligence Services
Scope of Services
- Review of Corporate Income Tax Compliance
- Review of Withholding tax (TDS) compliance
- Review of VAT and Supplementary Duty compliance
- Tax exemptions & incentives utilization analysis
- Review of tax risk assessment and pending cases
TIN Certificate Registration Services
Scope of Services
- Review of eligibility and documentation requirements
- Preparation and submission of TIN registration applications
- Follow-up with tax authorities
- Collection and delivery of TIN certificates
VAT Registration Services
Scope of Services
- Assessment of VAT registration requirements and threshold
- Preparation and submission of VAT registration applications
- Support for VAT registration inspection or verification
Monthly VAT Return Submission Services
Scope of Services
- Preparation of monthly VAT returns
- Reconciliation of VAT payable and receivable
- Review of VAT invoices and supporting documents
- Submission of VAT returns within statutory deadlines
- Support during VAT audits and queries