BB eases remittance rules for royalty, technical fees in EZs

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed the rules governing outward remittances for royalty, technical know-how and technical assistance fees for businesses operating in the country's Economic Zones (EZs).

"Authorized Dealers (ADs) have been allowed to remit these payments abroad beyond the limits set under existing foreign exchange regulations," said a BB circular issued on Monday.

The facility will apply to enterprises operating in the Domestic Processing Areas (DPAs) of Economic Zones.

However, remittances exceeding the prescribed limits will require prior approval from the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA).

The circular also said prior approval from BEZA will be mandatory for outward remittances against other similar legitimate expenses, irrespective of the amount involved.

The new directive follows a review of the provisions contained in a Bangladesh Bank circular issued in September 2025.

All other existing provisions relating to such outward remittances will remain unchanged.