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Certificate Course in Value Added Tax: Understanding & Applications of VAT in Bangladesh

Course Title: Value Added Tax: Understanding & Applications of VAT in Bangladesh

Start Date: January 10, 2026

Duration: 8 hours (spread over 20 highly focused sessions)

Mode: Blended (Zoom Online + Physical Sessions)

Class Size: Up to 50 participants

Course Equivalent: 0.5 Credit Hour

Course Fee: BDT 3,000

Course Description

The most in-demand VAT course in Bangladesh – from zero to professional level.

Designed for beginners, accountants, tax practitioners, entrepreneurs, and anyone preparing for VAT Agent / VAT Consultant examinations. Master every stage of VAT – Import, Manufacturing, Trading, Services – with real-life calculations, Mushak forms, VDS, penalties, appeals, and NBR compliance. Taught by the country’s top VAT trainer using PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, digital whiteboard, and live calculations, and practical examples.

Course Outline

In this course we are going to learn the following:

  • Understanding about VAT
  • VAT Mechanism for Manufacturer
  • VAT Mechanism for Service providers
  • VAT Mechanism for Traders
  • VAT Mechanism for Small Business
  • VAT implications at the different stages
  • VAT Rate
  • VAT Deducted at Source
  • Penalty & appeal
  • ADR
  • Offence and punishment 

Entry Qualifications

  • No prior VAT knowledge required
  • Basic accounting knowledge preferred (not mandatory)
  • Suitable for students, accountants, bankers, entrepreneurs, tax practitioners, and non-finance professionals

Career Pathways

This course directly prepares you for:

  • VAT Executive / VAT Officer in corporate tax departments
  • VAT Consultant / Registered VAT Agent (NBR)
  • Tax Analyst in Big-4 firms, MNCs, and local conglomerates
  • Compliance Manager in manufacturing, trading, and service companies
  • Income Tax & VAT Practitioner (own practice or firm)
  • Clear NBR VAT Agent / Consultant licensing examinations

Assessment Criteria

  • Class participation & live exercises – 40%
  • Practical VAT return & Mushak form submission – 30%
  • Final online exam (MCQ + case study) – 30%
  • Certification: Official Micro-Credential Certificate from DIU + Course Completion Certificate

Course Details
Duration: 10 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026
Faculty: Science and Information Technology
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Mode: Hybrid
Price: 3000 BDT 5000
Your Instructors
Instructor
H M Mainuddin Ahammed FCMA

Functional CFO & Corporate Trainer
What You'll Learn
  • Confidently calculate VAT at Import, Manufacturing, Trading, and Service stages, and accurately prepare/file Mushak 9.1 returns.
  • Handle VDS, Input-Output Coefficient, pricing, and correctly fill all Mushak forms while maintaining proper VAT records.
  • Understand penalties, appeals, ADR, audit procedures, and confidently avoid fines.
  • Clear VAT Agent, VAT Consultant, and NBR-related job examinations with ease.
  • Work competently in the VAT/Tax department of any organization or as a professional VAT consultant.
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