Employer of Record (EOR)
We become the legal employer of your Bangladesh hires: compliant contracts, BDT payroll, NBR withholding, Provident Fund, gratuity and benefits, from USD 299 per employee per month.
Employer of Record in Bangladesh
Employer of Record · Payroll · HR — Bangladesh
Hire employees in Bangladesh without opening a local entity
Nexus Payroll becomes the legal employer of your Bangladesh team. We run BDT payroll and NBR tax withholding, and administer Provident Fund, gratuity and festival bonuses under the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 — so you can start a hire in 5–7 business days instead of the 3–6 months an incorporation takes.
Registered in Dhaka (RJSC C-176452/2009)HR team on the groundNo set-up fee30 days notice, no lock-in
One legal employer in Dhaka · your teams anywhereDhaka desk open
5–7 business daysto first hire
USD 299fixed fee / employee / month
Definition
What is an Employer of Record in Bangladesh?
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Bangladesh is a locally registered company that legally employs staff on behalf of a foreign business. The EOR holds the employment contract, runs monthly payroll in taka, withholds income tax for the National Board of Revenue and administers Provident Fund, gratuity and festival bonuses, while the client directs the employee's daily work.
The model exists because employing someone in Bangladesh requires a registered local employer with a tax identification number, a bank account and a payroll that follows the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 and the Income Tax Act 2023. A foreign company without an entity has none of these. Nexus Payroll supplies all of them under one fixed monthly fee, and the employee experiences a normal, permanent Bangladeshi job with a compliant contract, payslips and statutory benefits.
An EOR is different from a PEO, which co-employs staff with a client that already has its own entity, and from a contractor arrangement, which leaves the worker outside employment law and exposes the client to misclassification claims.
How it works
How does hiring through Nexus Payroll work?
You choose the candidate and set the salary; Nexus Payroll employs them in Bangladesh, pays them in taka and handles every statutory filing. You receive one monthly invoice in your currency and manage the employee's work directly, exactly as you would manage any other member of your team.
Share the requirement
Send the role, candidate (or ask us to recruit), gross salary, benefits and start date. We return a full cost breakdown — salary, employer contributions, our fee — within one business day.
We employ locally
Nexus issues a Bangladesh-law employment contract with IP assignment and confidentiality clauses, collects identity and tax documents, and registers the employee on payroll and Provident Fund in 5–7 business days.
You manage the work
The employee reports to you day to day. We run payroll by the last working day, file NBR withholding, administer leave and benefits, and handle any exit under the Labour Act's notice and compensation rules.
Services
Which HR and payroll services does Nexus Payroll provide in Bangladesh?
Nexus Payroll provides six services to foreign employers: Employer of Record, payroll outsourcing, managed HR administration, independent-contractor management, recruitment and staffing, and expatriate work-permit and visa processing. Each can be bought alone or combined, and all are delivered by our English-speaking HR and compliance team in Dhaka.
Payroll Outsourcing
Monthly BDT payroll, payslips, NBR withholding and statutory contributions for companies that already have an entity, reported to your finance team in your currency with a line-by-line breakdown.
Payroll outsourcing in BangladeshHR Outsourcing & Benefits
Managed HR administration: contracts, leave, HR policies, onboarding and offboarding, group insurance and equipment provisioning, aligned with the Labour Act 2006 and Labour Rules 2015.
HR outsourcing in BangladeshManaged HR & Payroll for Contractors
Compliant contractor agreements, invoicing, cross-border payment in taka and misclassification screening for remote roles that do not need full employment.
Contractor managementRecruitment & Staffing
Sourcing, screening and hiring of engineers, finance, customer-support and back-office talent in Bangladesh, with EOR employment on placement so you never touch local paperwork.
Build a remote team in BangladeshExpatriate Work Permits & Visas
E-visa recommendation, BIDA work permit, online security clearance and renewals for foreign nationals you want to place in Bangladesh, with Nexus as the local sponsor where needed.
Expatriate work-permit service
HR — managed services
Do you provide managed HR and payroll services in Bangladesh?
Yes. Nexus Payroll provides managed HR and payroll services in Bangladesh for foreign companies: contractor management, managed remote teams, offshore development centers, global capability centers and employee benefits administration, plus expatriate advisory, HR and payroll for foreign nationals — each delivered from Dhaka under one service agreement.
Managed services
Contractor ManagementCompliant agreements, BDT payment, tax withheldManaged Remote TeamsDedicated teams employed and run by NexusOffshore Development CenterEngineering ODC in Dhaka, all-in seat feeGlobal Capability CenterBuild-operate-transfer GCC in BangladeshEmployee Benefits AdministrationInsurance, PF, gratuity, allowances
Local EOR vs global platform
Why choose a local Bangladesh EOR instead of a global platform?
A local EOR employs your staff through its own registered Bangladesh entity, with HR staff in Dhaka who handle labour-court notices, bank disbursement and NBR filings in person. Global platforms typically subcontract Bangladesh employment to a partner entity, add a margin, and support you from another time zone.
What you get from Nexus Payroll
- Direct employer: the contract is with our Dhaka entity, not a sub-partner.
- Fixed fee from USD 299; global platforms commonly quote around USD 599 for Bangladesh.
- Payroll disbursed through Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh and BRAC Bank on the last working day.
- Labour Act compliance handled by staff who read Bangla notices and attend the Labour Court if ever required.
- Equipment provisioning, office access and onboarding in Dhaka, not just a software portal.
When a global platform may still fit
- You need one contract covering 20+ countries and Bangladesh is a minor location.
- Your procurement mandates a single vendor with a global data-processing agreement.
- You want native integrations with a specific HRIS today.
In those cases we still run Bangladesh payroll for many clients' local entities, and we are happy to say when a platform is the better fit.
Pricing snapshot
How much does an EOR in Bangladesh cost?
Two parts, no surprises: the employee's gross salary and statutory employer costs, billed at cost; plus one fixed Nexus Payroll service fee of USD 299 per employee per month. There is no set-up fee, no local entity is required, and the agreement ends on 30 days notice.
USD 299per employee per month, fixed EOR fee
USD 49per employee per month, payroll only
0set-up fee, onboarding fee or exit fee
30 daysnotice to end the service agreement
Compliance facts
What must an employer pay and provide for staff in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh employers must pay Provident Fund contributions where a fund exists, accrue gratuity, grant statutory leave and festival bonuses, withhold personal income tax monthly and follow fixed notice and compensation rules on termination. The figures below are cited to the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, the Labour Rules 2015 and the Income Tax Act 2023.
Provident Fund
Workers contribute 7% to 8% of basic wages and the employer matches the amount equally. Since the 2025 amendment, establishments with 100 or more permanent workers must constitute a fund or enrol staff in the national Progoti pension scheme.
Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, s.264; Labour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025Gratuity
A minimum of 30 days’ wages for every completed year of service, rising to 45 days’ wages per year once service exceeds ten years, payable on separation.
Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, s.2(10)Termination notice
Employers must give a permanent monthly-rated worker 120 days’ written notice (or pay in lieu) and pay compensation of 30 days’ wages per completed year of service, in addition to any gratuity.
Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, s.26Leave entitlements
Workers receive 10 days casual leave, 14 days sick leave and 13 days paid festival holidays each year, plus earned annual leave of one day per 18 days worked (one per 14 days in factories since the 2025 amendment).
Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, ss.115–118Personal income tax
For assessment year 2026-27 the first BDT 375,000 of income is tax-free (BDT 425,000 for women and taxpayers aged 65+); income above that is taxed in progressive bands from 10% to 30%. Employers must withhold monthly and deposit with the NBR.
Income Tax Act 2023, s.86; Finance Ordinance 2025Work permits for foreign staff
Foreign nationals need an E-visa and a BIDA work permit applied for through the One Stop Service portal, then a security clearance that is deemed granted if no objection is raised within 21 working days. Commercial offices may employ up to one foreigner per five local staff.
BIDA One Stop Service rules, 2025Read the full Bangladesh HR compliance guide
This page is informational and reflects Bangladesh law as we understand it on the review date. It is not a substitute for licensed legal or tax advice in Bangladesh or in your own jurisdiction. Statutory figures change; confirm current values with your adviser before relying on them.
Compliance and data handling
How does Nexus Payroll protect our compliance position and data?
Nexus Payroll employs your staff through a company registered with the RJSC, holds a trade licence and e-TIN, and structures every contract to comply with the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 and Labour Rules 2015. Employee and client data is processed under a written data-processing agreement and stored in a Singapore-region cloud tenancy with encrypted backups in Dhaka.
We do not promise "100% compliance" or "zero legal risk" — no honest employer in any jurisdiction can. What we commit to in writing is a named compliance owner, a documented process for every statutory filing, indemnities for penalties caused by our errors, and full transparency on what remains your responsibility (for example, directing the work lawfully and approving payroll inputs on time). Read our credentials and data-handling statement.
Questions foreign employers ask us first
Four of the questions we answer most often. The full FAQ covers termination, probation, benefits, contractors and more.
Can a foreign company hire staff in Bangladesh without a local entity?
Yes. A foreign company can employ staff in Bangladesh without incorporating by using an Employer of Record. Nexus Payroll's Bangladesh entity signs the employment contract, runs payroll in taka, withholds income tax for the National Board of Revenue and administers statutory benefits, while you direct the employee's daily work. No RJSC registration, BIDA approval or local bank account is required on your side.
How fast can an employee be onboarded in Bangladesh through Nexus Payroll?
Onboarding typically completes in 5–7 business days once the role, compensation and the employee's identity documents are confirmed. We issue the employment contract, register the employee on payroll and set up Provident Fund, tax and benefit deductions. Incorporating your own entity, by comparison, usually takes 3–6 months before the first compliant payroll can run.
What does Nexus Payroll charge for EOR in Bangladesh?
Our EOR service is a fixed fee from USD 299 per employee per month, plus the employee's gross salary and statutory employer costs billed at cost. There is no set-up fee, and the agreement ends on 30 days notice. Volume pricing from USD 249 applies at ten or more employees. See the pricing page for the included and billed-separately breakdown.
Is our company's data and intellectual property protected when using a Bangladesh EOR?
Yes, contractually and operationally. Every Nexus employment contract contains express intellectual-property assignment and confidentiality clauses in favour of the client, so ownership does not rely on the default rules of the Bangladesh Copyright Act 2023. Client and employee data is processed under a written data-processing agreement; see the data-handling statement for storage location and access controls.
Ready to hire in Bangladesh?
Send us the role, salary range and start date. We reply within one business day with a cost breakdown and a compliant employment plan. First hire in 5–7 business days.
Registered in DhakaHR team on the groundContracts aligned with the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006No set-up fee · 30 days notice