How to set up a Jute business in Bangladesh
We advise jute traders, mill owners, diversified jute-product makers and exporters on licensing from the Department of Jute, factory approvals and export contracts.
The golden fibre, reinvented
Bangladesh is the world’s leading exporter of raw jute and jute goods. Beyond traditional yarn and sacking, demand is growing for eco-friendly diversified jute products such as bags, textiles and composites.
Jute trading, baling and manufacturing are licensed by the Department of Jute, and the mandatory use of jute packaging for specified products supports domestic demand.
Key steps to get started
Company Formation
Incorporate with RJSC and obtain a trade licence, e-TIN and BIN.
Department of Jute Licence
Licence for jute trading, baling, export or manufacturing as applicable.
Factory Approvals
DIFE factory licence, fire licence and environmental clearance for mills.
Raw Jute Supply
Procurement and storage arrangements for raw jute.
Product Development
Diversified product design, trademarks and quality standards.
Export
ERC, export contracts and available incentives.
What you are likely to need
Requirements depend on the scale, location and structure of your business. Common approvals include:
- RJSC incorporation & trade licence
- e-TIN & VAT/BIN registration
- Department of Jute licence
- DIFE factory licence
- Fire licence
- Environmental clearance (DoE)
- ERC
- Trade-body membership
Key laws & regulators
- Jute Act, 2017
- Mandatory Jute Packaging Act, 2010
- Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006
- Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995
- Import and Export (Control) Act, 1950
- Export Policy
- Companies Act, 1994
- Regulators: Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Department of Jute
Your legal partner from day one
We advise on the right structure — company, branch, liaison office or joint venture.
We handle name clearance, RJSC incorporation and constitutional documents.
We obtain sector licences, registrations and regulatory approvals.
We support ongoing filings, contracts, employment and disputes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to trade raw jute?
Yes. Jute trading and related activities require a licence from the Department of Jute.
What is the mandatory jute packaging rule?
The law requires certain products to be packed in jute bags, creating steady domestic demand for jute packaging.
Are there incentives for jute exports?
Jute goods have historically received export incentives. We confirm the current position for your products.
Speak with our legal team
Tell us about your matter. A Premier Law Services lawyer will review it and advise you on the right next step — in person at our Dhaka chamber or online.