People will require to show proof of income tax returns filing for only 12 selected services from the next fiscal year, a sharp reduction from the previous list of 43 services.
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed announced this in his budget speech for 2025-26 on Monday.
The move is part of efforts to broaden the tax base, encourage a culture of compliance, and simplify tax procedures for citizens.
According to the new provision, individuals seeking these services will no longer need to submit income tax return documents.
Instead, they will only be required to present a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate that will significantly reduce paperwork and stream access to essential services.
The 12 services for which return submission proof remains mandatory include:
- Obtaining a new trade license in city corporations or municipality areas
- Registering a cooperative society
- Acquiring a new license as a listed general insurance surveyor
- Issuance of credit cards
- Obtaining membership in recognised professional bodies, including those for doctors, dentists, lawyers, etc
- Opening a savings account of Tk 5 lakh or more at the post office
- Receiving MPO-based salary for government employees in Grade 10 or equivalent
- Issuance, ownership transfer, or renewal of fitness certificates for three-wheeler vehicles
- Registration or licensing for stamp vendors, court fee vendors, cartage paper vendors, or document writers
- Obtaining a license to operate an e-commerce business.
