INVESTMENT STRUCTURE GUIDE
Equity Joint Venture (JV)
Co-Ownership & Structured SPV Formation for Large-Scale Assets
A corporate Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established under the Bangladesh Companies Act 1994, where international/local investors and project sponsors hold proportional equity and board representation.
How This Structure Operates
- 1.Incorporation of a dedicated private limited SPV under the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC).
- 2.Drafting of comprehensive Shareholders' Agreement (SHA) and Articles of Association (AoA) governing voting thresholds and dividend distribution.
- 3.Clear asset title or project concession assigned directly to the SPV entity.
Typical Bangladesh Use Cases
- Large-scale commercial developments (e.g. 50+ Katha landmark towers)
- Multi-specialty hospital infrastructure with international medical groups
- Industrial manufacturing plants and special economic zone joint investments
Key Governance & Legal Considerations
- •BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority) approval for foreign direct investment (FDI).
- •Foreign exchange repatriation compliance with Bangladesh Bank guidelines.
- •Forensic cap-table accounting and independent board oversight.
* This guide provides general commercial information only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advisory. All transactions must be structured with qualified legal counsel.