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Bangladesh e-Invoicing

Updated 11 March 2026

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  • Key facts
  • Timeline
  • Tax & Compliance
  • Formats
  • Penalties
  • FAQ

Bangladesh is phasing in e-invoicing under a real-time reporting model run by the National Board of Revenue. Since July 2019, NBR-approved VAT software and Sales Data Controllers have applied to B2B and B2G VAT-registered taxpayers, with retail B2C under the SDC and Electronic Fiscal Device regime from August 2020.

Bangladesh e-Invoicing Overview

B2B
phased
since 1 July 2019
Phased rollout of NBR-approved VAT software and Sales Data Controllers (SDC) for VAT-registered taxpayers under the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012 (see bdlaws act 1106 ) administered by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) . The VAT online portal and the NBR-listed VAT software firms support compliance ahead of broader mandatory rollout.
B2G
phased
since 1 July 2019
Phased adoption of NBR-approved VAT software for supplies to public bodies, with onboarding tracked through the NBR portal and the VAT online portal , in line with the VAT Act 2012 and the new e-Tax portal .
B2C
phased
since 25 August 2020
Retail B2C transactions are progressively being brought under the SDC fiscalisation regime and Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFD/SDC) deployed by the NBR , with VAT and SD compliance supported by the Multi-Level Tax Reporting System e-book .

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Implementation Timeline(3 events)

Key mandate dates. Select a date for detail, or show all updates below.

VAT and Supplementary Duty Act 2012 Effective
1 July 2019
Legislative
The Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012 entered into force, modernising VAT administration and laying the foundation for Sales Data Controllers (SDC) and electronic VAT software certified by the National Board of Revenue .
EFD/SDC Rollout Begins
25 August 2020
Technical
The NBR began the phased deployment of Electronic Fiscal Devices and Sales Data Controllers (EFD/SDC), supported by the list of NBR-enlisted VAT software firms and the Multi-Level Tax Reporting System guidance .
NBR e-Tax Platforms Expand
1 July 2024
Technical
The NBR continued to expand digital VAT services through the VAT online portal , the new e-Tax portal and the e-Tax NBR portal , in coordination with the Internal Resources Division and Bangladesh Customs .

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Compliance Regime

CTC Model
Real-time reporting
Hybrid: invoices from in-scope taxpayers are produced via NBR-approved VAT software or SDC devices, with sales data transmitted to the NBR for VAT reconciliation. The system does not block invoice issuance but enforces post-audit traceability.
Network
Real-time reporting
Standards
NBR VAT software and SDC standards

Record-keeping & Reporting

Archiving
5 years retention required by the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act 2012; data archived by both supplier and NBR systems

Technical Formats

NBR-approved VAT software / SDC schema

Penalties

Failure to Use Approved VAT Software / SDC
Failure to use NBR-approved VAT software or SDC and to transmit sales data attracts financial penalties under the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act 2012 , with potential disallowance of input VAT for the buyer.

Official Sources

  • nbr.gov.bdOfficial site
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Related Countries

  • IsraelPhased
  • MalaysiaPhased
  • NepalPhased
  • PakistanPhased

Frequently asked questions about e-Invoicing in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is currently implementing e-Invoicing in a phased rollout. B2B is in a phased rollout and B2G is in a phased rollout.

B2B e-Invoicing in Bangladesh is in a phased rollout since 2019-07-01. Phased rollout of NBR-approved VAT software and Sales Data Controllers (SDC) for VAT-registered taxpayers under the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012 (see bdlaws act 1106 ) administered by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) . The VAT online portal and the NBR-listed VAT software firms support compliance ahead of broader mandatory rollout.

B2G e-Invoicing in Bangladesh is in a phased rollout since 2019-07-01. Phased adoption of NBR-approved VAT software for supplies to public bodies, with onboarding tracked through the NBR portal and the VAT online portal , in line with the VAT Act 2012 and the new e-Tax portal .

Bangladesh supports the following e-Invoice formats: NBR-approved VAT software / SDC schema.

Bangladesh uses the following e-Invoicing standards: NBR VAT software and SDC standards. Archiving requirement: 5 years retention required by the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act 2012; data archived by both supplier and NBR systems.

Hybrid: invoices from in-scope taxpayers are produced via NBR-approved VAT software or SDC devices, with sales data transmitted to the NBR for VAT reconciliation. The system does not block invoice issuance but enforces post-audit traceability.

Bangladesh has penalties for e-Invoicing non-compliance. Failure to Use Approved VAT Software / SDC: Failure to use NBR-approved VAT software or SDC and to transmit sales data attracts financial penalties under the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act 2012 , with potential disallowance of input VAT for the buyer.

B2C e-Invoicing in Bangladesh is in a phased rollout since 2020-08-25. Retail B2C transactions are progressively being brought under the SDC fiscalisation regime and Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFD/SDC) deployed by the NBR , with VAT and SD compliance supported by the Multi-Level Tax Reporting System e-book .