Bangladesh is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As it digitizes its fiscal infrastructure under the “Digital Bangladesh” vision, the tax landscape has shifted significantly. The mandatory adoption of the 9-digit e-BIN has replaced manual systems, making real-time verification essential for compliance.
The system is managed by the National Board of Revenue (NBR). For international businesses and SaaS platforms, navigating Bangladeshi compliance means distinguishing between the income tax identifier (TIN) and the VAT identifier (e-BIN).
Introduction
The backbone of Bangladesh’s fiscal infrastructure is the NBR. Unlike many jurisdictions where one number serves all purposes, Bangladesh maintains a strict separation between direct tax (Income Tax) and indirect tax (VAT).
For global enterprises, the challenge lies in verifying the e-BIN (VAT ID) for cross-border transactions. Missteps here prevent the legitimate clearing of goods at customs and expose your business to a standard VAT liability of 15%.
