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Comparative Statement of VDS & TDS as per Finance Act 2026

July 28, 2026 | by Mohmmed Ismail Miah

Comparative statement of  VDS & TDS
As  per  Finance Act.2026
VDS Rate  SRO 258 Dt. 30.06.2025TDS Rate  SRO 273 Dt. 05.07.2026
SL Service CodeService Code2025-262026-27U/STax Rate FY 25-26Tax Rate FY 26-27
 
1Social MediaS017.00Community Center15%15%90on Com, 10%, GB .65%on Com, 10%, GB 1%
2S018.00Cinema studio10%10%90on Com, 10%, GB .65%on Com, 10%, GB 1%
3S023.10Cinema Programme10%10%90on Com, 10%, GB .65%on Com, 10%, GB 1%
4S 052.00Sound and Lighting system Rent15%15%90on Com, 10%, GB .65%on Com, 10%, GB 1%
5S079.00Social Media & Virtual Business7.5%7.5%90on Com, 10%, GB .65%on Com, 10%, GB 1%
         
6FreightS 015. 10Freight Forwarders15%15%113On Com, 8%, G B 1.50%on Com, 10%, GB 1%
         
         
7Event,Cleaning & Others ServiceS 002.00Decorators & Caterers15%15%90On Com.10%, GB 2% Gross Bill 2%
8S 028.00Courier & Express Mail Service15%15%90On Com.10%, GB 2% Gross Bill 2%
9S047.00Even Management – Game10%10%90On Com.10%, GB 2% Gross Bill 2%
10S 065.00Cleaning of floor, yard15%15%90On Com.10%, GB 2%on Com, 10%, GB 1%
11S 072.00Human Resource supply or management firm15%15%90On Com.10%, GB 2%on Com, 10%, GB 1%
12S076.00Club of Game and Social10%10%90On Com.10%, GB 2% Gross Bill 2%
13S 071.00Event Management Firm15%15%90On Com.10%, GB 2% Gross Bill 2%
110 convention hall, conference centre etc 5% convention hall, conference centre etc 5%
         
14PrintS 008.10Printing Press15%15%895% or 3%5% or 3%
         
15Suppliers of GoodsS013.00Electric Londry10%10% 4%3%
16S 033.00Leasing Firm (Izaradar)15%15%1284%4%
17S057.00Electric Distributor5%5%1144%3%
         
18Procurement Provider ,Transport ,Advertisement etc.S 001.10/20AC Hotel15%15%905%5%
Non AC Hotel10%10%
Restaurant5.0%5.0%
19S 004.00Construction Firm10%10%895%5%
20S012.14Internet  Firm5%5%905%5%
21S 021.00Plant & Capital Mach. renting firm15%15%1095%5%
22S 024.00Furniture Manuf.&  Sales Center7.5%7.5%895%5%
7.5%7.5%
23S026.00Gold & Silver ProviderNilNil895%5%
24S036.20Launch Service with Air Condition10%10%905%5%
25S 037.00Procurement Provider10%10%895%5%
26S042.00Electronic Karatcal10%10%895%5%
27S 043.00Television & Online Services15%15%925%5%
28S 048.00Transport Contractor5%5%905%2%
15%15%
29S 049.00Rent-A-Car15%15%905%2%
30S 054.00Advertisement broadcasting through satellite channel15%15%925%5%
31S 058.00Chartered Plan or Helicopter15%15%905%5%
32S063.00Tailoring Shop and Tailor With AC10%10%905%5%
33S078.00RMG Sale own brand Loacal Market7.5%7.5%895%5%
34S 080.00Ride sharing5%5%905%2%
35S099.10Information Technology Enabled Service5%5%905%5%
36 Deduction from Commission of Letter of Credit (LC)  965%5%
         
37Consultancy & AdvisingS 014. 00Indenting Firm15%15%907.50% on Commission7.50% on Commission
38S 032.00Consultancy & Supervisory Firm15%15%9015% or 7.50%15% or 7.50%
39S 034.00Audit and Accounting Firm15%15%9015% or 7.50%15% or 7.50%
40S 045.00Law Advisor15%15%9015% or 7.50%15% or 7.50%
         
41Garage & workshopS 003.10Motor Garage & workshop10%10%908%5%
42S 003.20Dockyard15%15%908%5%
         
43Procurement Provider ,Transport ,Advertisement etc.S 007.10Advertising Firm15%15%9210%5%
43S 007.20Advertising Firm  online 5%9210%5%
44S 020.00Survey Firm15%15%9010%10%
45S 031.00Servicing of taxable goods15%15%9010%10%
46S 040.00Security Service15%15%9010%On Com.10%, G B1%
47S 050.10Architect, Interior Designer, or Interior Decorator15%15%9010%10%
48S 050.20Graphic Designer15%15%9010%10%
49S 051.00Engineering Firm15%15%9010%15% or 7.50%
50S 053.00Board Meeting Attendee15%15%9010%20%
51S064.10Thim Park & Amusement Park7.5%7.5%9010%10%
52S 067.00Immigration Adviser15%15%9010%15% or 7.50%
53S069.00English Medium School5%5%9010%10%
54S074.00Office Rent15%15%10910%10%
54S083.00Semi Contract Asemby Testing & Packing service 15%10910%10%
55S099.30Sponsorship Service15%15%9010%10%
56S 099.50Credit Rating Agency15%15%9010%10%
57Deduction of tax at source from export cash subsidy  11210%10%
58S 009.00Auctioneer15%15%13310%, if sale of Tea 1%10%, if sale of Tea 1%
59S 060.00Buyer of Auctioned goods15%15%13310%, if sale of Tea 1%10%, if sale of Tea 1%
         
60Miscellaneous ServiceS 066.00Seller of Lottery Ticket15%15%118Income from lottery 20%Income from lottery 25%
61S099.20Miscellaneous Service15%15%9010%10%
91Intangible Assets Tk 25 Lac 10%, Exceed Tk 25 Lac 12%10%
94Com., Discount Fee 10%, 5%, 3%Com., Discount Fee 10%, 5%, 3%
    
62LandS 010.10Land Developer2%2%896% or 4% or 3%6%  or 3%
63S 010.20Building Developer2%2%1116% or 4% or 3%6% or 3%
4.50%4.50%1116% or 4% or 3%6% or 3%
 2%2%1116% or 4% or 3%6% or 3%
64Suppliers of GoodsS037.00Computer Equipment7.50%7.50%895%5%
65S037.00Fire Hydren& Alarming System7.50%7.50%895%5%
66S037.00Office  Equipment7.50%7.50%895%5%
67S024.00Furniture Manuf.& Sales Center7.50%7.50%895%5%
68S024.00Furniture Manuf.& Sales Center7.50%7.50%895%5%
69S037.00Ventilatiation Exhaust Fan7.50%7.50%895%5%
70S037.00Tools & Equipment7.50%7.50%895%5%
71S037.00Plant & Machinery7.50%7.50%895%5%
72S004.00Building & Construction7.50%7.50%895%5%
73 Vehicles0%0%895%5%
TDS (Withholding Tax Rates )
Finance Act 2026 – Bangladesh
Compiled reference: sections 86–139 of the Income Tax Act, covering withholding on payments to residents, resident contractors/suppliers, non-residents, and tax collection at source.
SectionDescription of ServiceTDS  Rate
86SalariesAverage rate
88Beneficiary of Participation Fund, Welfare Fund, etc.10%
90Payment for services – Advisory or consultancy15% – For natural persons
7.5% – Other than natural person
90Payment for services – Professional service15% – For natural persons
7.5% – Other than natural person
90Payment for services – Technical services fee, technical know-how or technical assistance fee15% – For natural persons
7.5% – Other than natural person
90Catering, collection & recovery, PR, event management, training/workshops, packing & shifting, and other similar services2% on total bill
90Cleaning service, private security, supply of manpower, creative media service, print & electronic media agency servicea) On commission or fee: 10%
b) On gross bill amount: 1%
(Where both shown, minimum withholding is 10% commission on gross bill)
90Indenting commission7.50%
90Meeting fees, training fees or honorarium20%
90Mobile network operator10%
90Credit rating agency10%
90Motor garage or workshop5%
90Private container port or dockyard service5%
90Shipping agency commissiona) On commission or fee: 10%
b) On gross bill amount: 1%
90Stevedoring/berth operationa) On commission or fee: 10%
b) On gross bill amount: 5%
90Transport service, carrying service, vehicle rental service, repair and maintenance service2%
90Any other service under any sharing economy platform incl. ride sharing, coworking space providing service and accommodation providing service2%
90Wheeling charge for electricity transmission3%
90Internet service5%
90Service delivery agents engaged in mobile financial services or channel partners of MFS10%
90Freight Forwarding Agenta) On commission or fee: 10%
b) On gross bill amount: 1%
90Any other service which is not deductible as per any section of this act10%
91Payment for intangible property/asset10%
92Advertising bill of media (Print/TV/Radio)5%
94Commission, discount, fees etc.10%, 1.5%, 3% and 5%
95Travel agent0.30%
96LC commission5%
97Payment through local LC3% – purchasing goods for trading or processing
1.5% – extending the credit facility to any distributor
1% – purchasing yarn
2% – purchasing fruits and computer and computer accessories
0.5% – purchasing grocery items
2% – selling cement, iron/iron products, and ferro-alloy products (excl. MS billets)
99Excess premium on life insurance policy5%
100Insurance commission5%
101Fees for surveyors of general insurance company15%
102Interest on savings deposit and fixed deposit, etc.20% – Trust, AOP, and company
10% – Others
104Interest on loans (non-bank/finance company)10%
105Interest earned on savings certificates10%
106Interest earned from securities10%
108IGW and ICX for international call1.5% and 7.5%
109Rent payment10%
110Payment to convention hall, conference centre10%
111Compensation against acquisition of property6% for property in city corporation, pourashava, cantonment board or 3% for other area
112Export cash subsidy5%
112(A)Payment for jewelry0.50%
114Purchase of power/electricity3%
115Real estate developer payment to landowner15%
116Commission or remuneration paid to agent of foreign buyer7.50%
117Dividends20% – if the shareholder is a company.
15% – if the shareholder is a person other than a company
118Income from lottery, etc.25%
Se1193. Withholding Tax from Non-Residents
120Imported goods0% to 20% or Taka 600 per ton based on specified H.S. Codes
121Manpower export/ recruiting agents10%
122Commission from Clearing & Forwarding10%
123Export of goods1%
124(a) Remittance of: service charge, fees, commission, revenue sharing etc.5%
(b) In case of freight forwarder1% or 10% on commission – whichever is higher
125Transfer, etc. of property (Land/Flat/Apartment)Land: 12 lakh per decimal; Flat: Taka 1,000 per sq. meter; or 10% of deed value (whichever is higher)
126Developer or real estate development businessLand 5% of Deed value
– Residential building Taka 1,600 per square meter
– Commercial building Taka 6,500 per square meter
127Commission on govt. stamp, court fee, cartridge paper etc.10%
128Lease of property4%
129Cigarette manufacturers10%
130Brick manufacturersDepends on number of sections/volumetric capacity
130ARetailers0.20%
131Trade license issue/renewalBDT 3,000 (Dhaka North, Dhaka South & Chattogram City Corporations)
BDT 2,000 (other City Corporations)
BDT 1,000 (District HQ Municipalities)
BDT 500 (other Municipalities)
132Shipping business of a resident5% / 3%
133Sale of goods or property by public auction10%; (Sale of tea 1%)
134Transfer of non-listed share15%
135Transfer of securities15%
136Transfer of shares of shareholders of stock exchange15%
137Member of Stock Exchanges0.03%
137(A)Members of registered clubs10%
138*Commercially operated motor vehiclesDepend on type of vehicles
139*Shipping businessDepend on type of vessels
2. TDS from Resident Contractors and Suppliers
SI.Description of ServiceTDS  Rate
1In case of an industrial undertaking engaged in MS Billets and locally purchased of MS Scrap0.50%
2Supply of oil by marketing companies (petroleum oil and lubricants)0.60%
3Supply of oil by dealer or agent of petroleum oil market company1%
4Supply of paddy, rice, wheat, pulses, salt, edible oil, seeds, etc.0.50%
5Supply of gold, silver, jewelry0.50%
6For the supply of yarn1%
7Supply of all kinds of fruits2%
8Industrial establishments (iron, ferro alloy, ceramic, or cement)2%
9Sub-contracts for 100% export-oriented garment industries1%
10Supply of oil by oil refinery activities1%
11Company engaged in gas distribution0.60%
12Company engaged in gas transmission3%
13Supply of Extra High Voltage Power Cable (local manufacturer)3%
14Supply of books to a person other than the Govt.3%
15Supply of recycled lead1%
16Supply of industrial raw materials to a manufacturer3%
17In case of supply of: (a) goods not mentioned in serial no. 1-12 (b) other cases mentioned in section 895%
18For manufacturing, process or conversion, construction work, engineering or similar other works5%
19For the supply of Raw-Materials in cigarettes, bidi, chewing tobacco, gul, or any other tobacco industries10%
20For the supply of Raw-Materials used in recycling industries1%
Se1193. TDS  from Non-Residents
SI.Description of ServiceTDS  Rate
1Advisory or consultancy service – (a) Natural persons  (b) Other than natural person20%
10%
2Pre-shipment inspection service20%
3Professional service – (a) Natural persons  (b) Other than natural person20%
10%
4Technical services, technical know-how or technical assistance – (a) Natural persons  (b) Other than natural person20%
10%
5Architecture, interior design or landscape design, fashion design or process design15%
6Certification, rating etc.15%
7Charge or rent for satellite, airtime or frequency, rent for channel broadcast20%
8Legal service20%
9Management service including event management20%
10Commission15%
11Royalty, licence fee or payments related to intangible assets20%
12Interest10%
13Advertisement broadcasting15%
14Advertisement making or digital marketing10%
15Air transport or water transport excluding scope mentioned in section 259 and 2606%
16Contractor or sub-contractor or sub-sub-contractor services provided against manufacturing, processing, conversion, construction or service of similar nature6%
17Supply of goods6%
18Capital gain15%
19Insurance premium5%
20Rental of machinery, equipment etc.7.50%
21Dividend – (a) company, fund and trust  (b) any other person not being a company, fund and trust20%
25%
22Artist, singer or player30%
23Salary or remuneration30%
24Exploration or drilling in petroleum operations5.25%
25Survey for coal, oil or gas exploration15%
26Fees, etc. of surveyors of general insurance company5.25%
27Any service for making connectivity between oil or gas field and its export point5.25%
28Bandwidth payment10%
29Courier service10%
30Any other payments20%
VDS (Withholding VAT) Rates
Finance Act 2026 – Bangladesh
Compiled reference: VAT rates to be withheld at source by the deducting authority, by service code, under the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act.
Service CodeDescription of ServicesVAT Rate
S001.10AC Hotel15%
S001.10Non-AC Hotel10%
S001.20Restaurant5%
 
S002.00Decorators and caterers15%
S003.10Motor car garage and workshop10%
S003.20Dockyard15%
S004.00Construction firm (7.5% on agreement signed prior to 1 July 2025)10%
S007.10Advertising firm15%
S007.20Online Advertising*5%
S008.10Printing press15%
S009.00Auction firm15%
S010.10Land developer2%
S010.20Building construction firm 
Up to 1,600 square feet2%
Above 1,600 square feet4.50%
Reregistration irrespective of size2%
S014.00Indenting agency15%
S015.10Freight Forwarders15%
S017.00Community Center15%
S020.00Survey firm15%
S021.00Plant or capital machinery rental firm15%
S024.00Furniture distributors 
a. Manufacturing stage (if manufacturer directly delivers to consumer – VAT 15%)7.50%
b. Selling stage (showroom) (subject to 7.5% VAT challan at manufacturing stage, otherwise 15%)7.50%
S028.00Courier and express mail service15%
S031.00Repair and maintenance service firm15%
S032.00Consultancy and supervisory firm15%
S033.00Lessor15%
S034.00Audit and accounting firm15%
S037.00Procurement provider10%
S040.00Security service15%
S043.00Program aired through television or online platform15%
S045.00Legal advisor15%
S048.00Transport contractor: 
i) Transportation of petroleum products5%
ii) Other goods15%
S049.00Rent-a-car service provider15%
S050.10Architect, interior designer or interior decorator15%
S050.20Graphic designer15%
S051.00Engineering firm15%
S052.00Sound and lighting accessories provider15%
S053.00Board meeting participants15%
S054.00Advertisement through satellite channel15%
S058.00Chartered air or helicopter rental firm15%
S060.00Buyer of auctioned goods15%
S065.00Cleaning and maintenance services of floors, compounds etc.15%
S066.00Seller of lottery ticket15%
S067.00Immigration Advisor15%
S071.00Event management15%
S072.00Human resource supplier or management15%
S083.00Semiconductor assembly, testing and packaging services**15%
S099.10Information technology enable services5%
S099.20Miscellaneous services15%
S099.30Sponsorship services15%
S099.50Credit rating agency15%
VDS & TDS  as per Economic Code
Economic CodeDescriptionVAT RatesAdvance Tax Deduction
3311117Books & Periodicals10%5%
3311218Publication15%5%
3311219Office Building Rent15%10%
3311313Outsourcing/Manpower Supply15%5%
3321016Transportation Expenses15%2%
3631013Training15%10%
3621048Food Items10%5%
3621088Health Items10%5%
3650100Security Service Items15%5%
3650110Computer Items10%5%
3650120Printing & Binding15%5%
3650140Stamp & Seal10%5%
3650150Other Machineries10%5%
3651133Business Items10%5%
3651616Clothing10%5%
3627206Honorarium20%
3679103Legal/Legal Fee10%5%
3658101Notary Service Fee15%2%
3658102Furniture Supply15%2%
3658104Computer Supply15%2%
3658155Other Equipment & Accessories Supply15%2%
3658160Residential Building15%5%
3658167Non-Residential Building15%5%
3658180Other Buildings & Structures15%5%
4111201ICT Equipment Purchase5%5%
4111202Computer & Accessories Purchase10%5%
4111204Telecommunication Equipment Purchase10%5%
4111206Electrical Equipment Purchase10%5%
4111207Household Equipment Purchase10%5%
4111200Office Equipment Purchase10%5%
4111204Furniture Purchase15%5%
4111206Other Equipment & Accessories Purchase10%5%
4111209Computer Software Purchase10%5%
VDS & TDS  as per Economic Code
Economic CodeDescriptionVAT RatesAdvance Tax Deduction
৩৩১১১০২পরিষ্কার পরিচ্ছন্নতা সামগ্রী১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৩১১১০৪আপ্যায়ন, হোটেল ও রেস্টুরেন্ট১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৩১১১০৬বাস/ট্রাক/রেল/নৌ পরিবহন১৫%/১০%/৫%৫.০০%
৩৩১১১১০আইন সংক্রান্ত ব্যয়১৫.০০%১৫.০০%
৩৩১১১১১প্রশিক্ষণ/সেমিনার/কনফারেন্স ব্যয়১৫.০০%৮.০০%
৩৩১১১১৬কুরিয়ার১৫.০০%৮.০০%
৩৩১১১১৭ইন্টারনেট৫.০০%৫.০০%
৩৩১১১২৫প্রচার-বিজ্ঞাপন ও পেপার বিজ্ঞাপন১৫.০০%৫% এবং মাসিক চার্জ ২%
৩৩১১১২৭বইপত্র সামগ্রিকী১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৩১১২২৮প্রকাশনা১৫.০০%৫.০০%
৩৩১১২২৯অফিস ভবন ভাড়া১৫.০০%১০.০০%
৩৩২১১০৩আউটসোর্সিং/ মানব সম্পদ সরবরাহ১৫.০০%৫.০০%
৩৩২১০১৬পরিবহন ব্যয়১৫.০০%২.০০%
৩৬২১০৪৩প্রশিক্ষণ১৫.০০%১০.০০%
৩৬৫২১০৪পণ্য সামগ্রী১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫২১০৮স্বাস্থ্যবিধান সামগ্রী১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫০১৫০নিরাপত্তা সেবা সামগ্রী১৫.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫১৫২কম্পিউটার সামগ্রী১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫০১০২মুদ্রণ ও বাঁধাই১৫.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫০১০৪স্ট্যাম্প ও সিল১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫১১৬৩অন্যান্য যন্ত্রপাতি১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫১১০৩ব্যবহার্য সামগ্রী১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫৭৬১৬পোশাক১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫৭১০৫সম্মানী২০.০০%
৩৬৫৭১০৩আইনজ্ঞ/কৌঁসুলিবাদ১০.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫৮৮০১নোটারিয়াল সেরভান্ড১৫.০০%২.০০%
৩৬৫১৮০২আসবাবপত্র সরবরাহ১৫.০০%২.০০%
৩৬৫১৮০৪কম্পিউটার সরবরাহ১৫.০০%২.০০%
৩৬৫১৮০৫অন্যান্য যন্ত্রপাতি ও সরঞ্জামাদি সরবরাহ১৫.০০%২.০০%
৩৬৫১৮০৬আবাসিক ভবন১৫.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬৫১৮৪০অআবাসিক ভবন১৫.০০%৫.০০%
৩৬২১৮৬৭অন্যান্য ভবন ও স্থাপনা১৫.০০%৫.০০%
৪১১১২০১তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি সরঞ্জামাদি ক্রয়৫.০০%৫.০০%
৪১১১২০২কম্পিউটার ও আসবাবপত্রের ক্রয়১০.০০%৫.০০%
৪১১১২০৪টেলিযোগাযোগ সামগ্রী ক্রয়১০.০০%৫.০০%
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