Approval Profile
DIFE Establishment Registration
Registration
Pre-Occupation
Operating Licence Chain
UNVERIFIED
Overview
Registration with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) for commercial establishments employing workers. Separate from Factory Licence which covers manufacturing premises. DIFE registers shops, offices, commercial banks, insurance companies, hotels, restaurants and other non-factory establishments under the Bangladesh Labour Act.
When Is This Required?
| Parameter | Condition | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Use Class |
in_list
Industrial,Factory,Manufacturing |
Not_required |
| Establishments with manufacturing use_class are covered by the Factory Licence (approval ID 13) instead. DIFE Establishment Registration applies to non-factory commercial establishments. | ||
| Building Type |
in_list
Commercial,Industrial,Institutional,Mixed-Use,Retail,Warehouse,Hospital,School,Hotel,Data Centre,Sports Facility,Bank,Factory |
Required |
| DIFE registration required for all non-residential establishments employing workers. Labour Act S.2 defines "commercial establishment" to include banks, insurance companies, offices, hotels, restaurants, stock exchanges, and others. | ||
Required Evidence
Application Input
Supporting
Source Law
Bangladesh Labour Act 2006
Approval Details
Type
Registration
Issuing Authority
DIFE
Lifecycle Phase
Pre-Occupation
Validity
1 year
Applies To
Commercial, Retail, Hotel, Bank, Institutional, Office
Requirements may vary by jurisdiction and project. Always confirm with the issuing authority.