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Get ConsultationWhat is RJSC?
The Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) is the sole authority which facilitates formation of companies etc. and keeps track of all ownership-related issues as prescribed by the laws of Bangladesh. The Registrar is the administrative head of the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms, Bangladesh.
- Private limited companies
- Public limited companies
- Foreign companies
- Trade organizations
- Societies
- Partnership firms
- Companies & Trade Organizations: Companies Act, 1994 (Amendment of Companies Act 1913)
- Societies: Societies Registration Act, 1860
- Partnership Firms: Partnership Act, 1932
Why is RJSC?
The major functions and activities of RJSC are to incorporate Companies, Societies, and Partnership Firms under respective laws and to administer and enforce the relevant statutory provisions of these acts in relation to the registered entities.
General Terminology & Activities
Securing official name clearance is the initial step in the RJSC registration process. Proposed names are checked against existing entities via the RJSC company search registry to ensure complete uniqueness.
RJSC online registration streamlines company registration, firm registration, and NGO/society registration through secure digital services. This includes uploading custom drafts of the RJSC memorandum of association and articles of association.
Accurate RJSC document submission of Form I, Form VI, Form IX, Form XII, or partnership deeds is critical. Meeting the exact RJSC filing requirements prevents administrative rejection and delays.
After registration, businesses can apply online to procure an official RJSC certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation, Form XII, and verified MoA/AoA pages to open bank accounts and apply for business licenses.
Financial institutions and government authorities perform RJSC certificate verification online using specific registry parameters to validate a company's registration status, paid-up capital, and active directory lists.
Required government registration fees, stamp duties, and portal filing costs are computed based on authorized share capital. Paying the correct RJSC fees and charges is essential for processing returns and filings.