How to set up a Security Services business in Bangladesh
We advise private security companies, guarding services and electronic-security providers on licensing, staff vetting, client contracts and labour compliance.
A regulated service built on trust
Factories, offices, banks and residential buildings rely on private security guards and electronic security systems. The sector employs large numbers of staff and is closely regulated.
Private security agencies need a licence from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and guards’ conduct, training and any firearms are subject to strict rules. Labour compliance and well-drafted client contracts are essential.
Key steps to get started
Company Formation
Incorporate with RJSC and obtain a trade licence, e-TIN and BIN.
Security Agency Licence
Licence from the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide private security services.
Staff & Vetting
Recruitment, police verification and training of guards.
Equipment & Arms
Uniforms, communication equipment and arms licences where permitted.
Client Contracts
Service-level agreements, liability limits and insurance.
Labour Compliance
Wages, working hours, overtime and benefits under labour law.
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
- Private security agency licence (MoHA)
- Police verification of staff
- Arms licences (where applicable)
- Insurance
- BTRC approvals for radio equipment
- Membership of industry association
Key laws & regulators
- Private security services licensing rules (MoHA)
- Arms Act, 1878
- Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006
- Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulation Act, 2001
- Contract Act, 1872
- Penal Code, 1860
- Companies Act, 1994
- Regulators: Ministry of Home Affairs, Bangladesh Police
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
Who licenses private security companies?
Private security agencies are licensed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Can private guards carry firearms?
Only in limited circumstances and with proper arms licences. We advise on what is permitted.
How should liability be handled in client contracts?
Contracts should define the scope of service, limit liability sensibly and require appropriate insurance.
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.