JICA Study on FDI promotion and investment needs assessment in the
upcoming Economic Zones (EZ) in Bangladesh
(From June to July 2015)
Questionnaire for Enterprise Survey
A. Basic Information of the Enterprise
1. Name of Enterprise :
2. Name of Representative :
3. Designation:
4. E-mail and Mobile No.
5. Office Address :
6. Phone No./Fax No::
7. Year of Establishment::
8. Legal Status:
__1. Sole Proprietorship
__2. Partnership
__3. Limited Company (Private /Public Limited)
__4. Others (Please specify
____________)
9. Nature of Business :
__1. Manufacturing
__2. Trading
__3. Others (Please specify
____________)
_____persons a) Local ……b) Foreign:……
a) Male:…….... b) Female: ……….
__1. Medium (number of employee: 20-99)
__2. Large (number of employee:100+) )
10. Number of Employees:
11. Size of Enterprise:
12. Membership with Trade Bodies :
a)………………………………………………
b)………………………………………………
c)………………………………………………
13. Nature of Ownership :
__1. 100% Local
__2. Joint Venture
__3. 100% foreign
14. Products:
Products 1: ____________________________
Products 2: ____________________________
Products 3: _____________________________
15. Classification of Sector as par draft National
Industrial Policy 2015:
__1. Highly priority sector
__2. Priority sector
__3. Not in the priority sector
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16. Primary market of your products :
__1. Domestic market
__2. Export market
__3. Both domestic and export
17. Raw Materials of products:
Products 1: _____________________________
Products 2: _____________________________
Products 3: _____________________________
18. Raw materials importing countries:
Country 1: _____________________________
Country 2: _____________________________
Country 3: _____________________________
19. Clients of your enterprise:
__1. Individual Consumers
__2. Wholesaler/ Retailers
__3. Manufacturers
__4. Affiliated Company/Enterprise
__5. Government
__6. Non-government organizations (NGOs)
__7. Others, please specify ..…………………
20. Annual Sales / Turnover (in million BDT ):
Year 2014 (BDT……………………………..
Year 2013 (BDT…..…………………………
Year 2012 (BDT……………………………..
21. Business sector to which your enterprise belongs:
No.
Sector
No.
Sector
1
Automobile /Motor cycle parts
11
Medical Equipment and Devices
2
Bi-cycle
12
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Goods
3
Electrical and Electronics
13
Cosmetic & Toiletries
4
14
Plastic and Rubber Products
15
Wooden Products / Furniture
16
Paper and Pulp goods
7
Footwear and Leather Goods
Light Engineering
(Refer to below notes)
Bio-technology/ Energy efficient/Solar
Systems
Agro-products, Beverage
17
Cables, wire harness
8
Ready Made Garments/Apparels
18
Chemical Products
9
Knitting and Textile, Yarn, Spinning
19
Machinery and Optical Products / Equipment
10
Garment Accessories
20
Jute and Jute Goods Materials
21
Others, please specify………………………………………………………………………………
5
6
Note: Light Engineering includes machinery parts, metal processing, metallic abrasive, metallic mold, casting, cutting work,
welding, plate, heat treatment, coating, thermal spray etc.
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B. Intention/ Plan for Investment in the Plot within any Economic Zones
1.0
No.
1
2
2.0
Are you aware about the Government’s initiative of developing Economic Zones in Bangladesh?
Opinion
Yes
No
Would you please share your knowledge on the on-going initiative of the Government to develop
EZs in Bangladesh?
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No.
1
2
4.0
No.
Do you want to invest or set-up industries within the upcoming Economic Zones in Bangladesh?
Opinion
Yes
No
What is the purpose of your investment in the upcoming EZs in Bangladesh?
Reason(s) of Investment
1
Expanding the existing production unit
2
Establishing new production unit
3
Relocating the existing production units from other countries
4
Setting-up Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Unit
5
Others, if any please mention …………………………………………………
5.0
No.
If the respondent is a foreign entrepreneur/enterprise operating in Bangladesh, what is main
reason(s) of investing in Bangladesh? (Multiple answers are allowed)
Reasons/ Rationale
No.
Reasons/ Rationale
1
To take advantage of market access
7
Domestic market potential
2
To avoid legal barriers
8
Improvement of productivity
3
Environmental protection
9
Improvement of quality of products
4
Linking with global supply chain
(Backward and Forward)
10
Cost reduction
5
Availability of labor force
11
Research & Development (R&D)
6
Scope of Regional markets
12
Others, please specify……………………
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6.0
What type of industry would you like to establish in the upcoming EZs in Bangladesh?
No.
Type of Industry (Target Market)
1
Domestic market oriented industry
2
Export market oriented industry
3
Both domestic and export market oriented industry
7.0
No.
What particular sector you are planning for new investment in the upcoming EZ?
Sector
No.
Sector
1
Automobile /Motor cycle parts
11
Medical Equipment and Devices
2
Bi-cycle
12
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Goods
3
Electrical and Electronics
13
Cosmetic & Toiletries
4
14
Plastic and Rubber Products
15
Wooden Products / Furniture
16
Paper and Pulp goods
7
Footwear and Leather Goods
Light Engineering
(Refer to below notes)
Bio-technology/ Energy efficient/Solar
Systems
Agro-products, Beverage
17
Cables, wire harness
8
Ready Made Garments/Apparels
18
Chemical Products
9
Knitting and Textile, Yarn, Spinning
19
Machinery and Optical Products / Equipment
10
Garment Accessories
20
Jute and Jute Goods Materials
21
Others, please specify………………………………………………………………………………
5
6
8.0
No.
1
What is your preferred location for Economic Zones in Bangladesh?
Location
Within the outskirts of Dhaka city
2
Within the outskirts of Chittagong city
3
Anywhere in Bangladesh
4
No specific choice for locations if utilities are available
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9.0
According to your opinion, what should be the distance (km/drive hours) between Economic
Zone and Dhaka?
………………………………..km,
10.0
No.
What is your preferred size of land or factory building within the EZs?
Particulars
1
Expected Size of Land for lease
2
Expected Size of Factory Building
3
No specific size in mind yet
11.0
No.
Size (Square meter)
What is your desired amount of rentals and security deposits against land lease or factory building
within the EZs?
Particulars
Amount per Square Meter ( BDT)
1
Expected Rental for Land lease
2
Expected Rental for Factory Building
3
No specific idea in mind yet
4
Expected Amount /Percentage of Security Deposit
12.0
No.
What is your expected mode of payments of rental lease of land or factory building?
Particulars
Monthly/Quarterly/Half-yearly/Annually
1
Payment of rental against land lease
2
Payment of rental against factory building
13.0
No.
What are the other issues that influence investment decision in a particular EZ?
Other factors influencing investment decision in EZ
1
Existence of combined Effluent Treatment Plant
2
EZ locates nearest to the Inland Container Terminal
3
Shared Warehouse and Logistics Center
4
Common Water Treatment Plant
5
Security and Protection Measures
6
Presence of Urban Amenities (Housing, hospital, education, shopping centers, etc.)
7
Others, please specify if any……………………………………………………….
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14.0
No.
When is the tentative timing of your new capital Investment within the upcoming EZs?
Timing for Investment
1
Within 1 year
2
Within 1 to 3 years
3
Within 3 to 5 years
4
Not foreseeable future
C. Support Services Available
1.0
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2.0
What are the key criteria for site that your company intends to select? (Multiple answers allowed)
Criteria for Project Site Selection
Markets for Products
Scope of linking with Value Chain
Proper Zone Development Plan
Existence of Sufficient Infrastructure
Availability of Raw Materials
Availability of Adequate Human Resources
Efficient Management of Zone Developer
Industrial cluster nearby
Others, please specify………………………..
High Priority Sector
Priority Sector
Are you aware about the following “Incentives and Benefits Package” available for the
prospective investors in the upcoming EZs? Yes/ No. If you have any suggestions or proposals,
please mention other than
Existing Incentive and Benefits in EZs
1) Tax Holiday: For all Economic Zones Income Tax Holiday
(ITH)-–1st and 2nd year 100%, 3rd year 80%, 4th 70%, 5th
60%,6th 50%, 7th 40%, 8th 30%, 9th 20% and 10th year 10%.
2) Custom Duty: Duty free import of raw materials, construction
materials, capital machineries, finished goods.
3) Income Tax-others: Exemption from dividend tax (After tax
holiday over)
4) Repatriation: Full repatriation of capital and dividend.
5) Free Flow FDI: No ceiling of FDI.
6) Backward Linkage: 100% backward linkage raw-materials
and accessories to sell for export oriented industries (EOI) in
Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
7) Local Sale: 20% sale of finished product to DTA (From
Export Processing Area –EPA).
8) Sub-Contracting: Sub-contracting with DTA allowed.
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Proposed /Suggested
9) Stamp Duty: 50% exemption of stamp duty and registration
fees for registration of leasehold land/ factory space
10) VAT: 80% exemption of VAT on all utility services consumed
inside the zone.
11) Custom Duty: Duty exemption on Export.
12) CD on Vehicle: Exemption of CD for import of 2 vehicles
within 1st 5 years for foreign investors (for one time).
13) Double Taxation: Exemption of double taxation subject to
Double taxation agreement.
14) IT Individual: 50% Rebate of income tax on salary income of
expatriates for 5 years
15) Custom Bond: Consider EZ as custom bonded area.
16) Foreign Exchange: FC loan availability (To ease business
activity).
17) Foreign Exchange: FC Account for Non-Resident and for
both local and joint venture industry.
18) Joint Venture: Joint venture allowed
19) Royalties: Royalty, technical fees will be exempted from
income tax.
20) Capital Gains: Tax exemption on capital gain.
21) Share Transfer: Share transfer allowed.
22) Work Permits: Work permits – No restrictions on issuance of
work permits on project related foreign nationals and
employees but limited up to 5% of total employees.
23) Re-Investment: Re-investment of remittable dividend to be
treated as new foreign investment.
24) Resident: Resident visa for investment of US$ 75000 or more.
25) Citizenship: Citizenship for investment of US$ 500,000 or
more
3.0
No.
What are the business development services (BDS) you expect form the EZ Developer?
Business Development Services
High Priority Sector
1
Regulatory support
2
Business information support
3
Legal and documentation
4
Accounting and Auditing
5
Logistics Support including C&F services
5
Training and skill development
6
Recruitment and payroll management
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Priority Sector
7
Market access and market promotion
8
Taxation services
9
Printing and packaging
10
Operation and Maintenance
11
Others, please specify
D. Utilities Support Facilities
1.0
No.
What is the current consumption pattern of utility facilities for your existing factory?
Element of required utility facilities
2
Electricity
Gas
3
Water
4
Others, please specify
1
2.0
No.
1
Current Monthly Consumption (Unit)
What is the current source of water that you are using for your industries?
Source of water
Piped / Supply water
2
Ground water
3
Surface Water
4
Others, please specify………………………………..
3.0
No.
Are you satisfied with the current supply of utility facilities? Yes/No. If no, what kind of
problems you are facing?
Problems/ difficulties
1
Frequent Fluctuation in supply (low voltage/ minimum flow)
2
Load shedding / power failure
3
Iron in water / inappropriate water for factory production
4
Others, please specify
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4.0
No.
1
2
What are the elements of utility facilities that you will need to set-up and run your factory at what
quantity or volume?
Element of required utility facilities
Electricity
Gas
3
Water
4
Telecommunication
5
Others, please specify
5.0
No.
Required Quantity (Unit) / Per Month
How much you are paying now as charges for utility consumption and how much you want to pay
in future within EZ?
Element of utility
1
Electricity
2
Gas
3
Water
4
Telecommunication
5
Others, please specify
Existing Unit Rate (in
BDT)/Month
Expected Unit Rate (in
BDT)/Month
Should you have any enquiry on the questionnaire, please feel free to contact to the following
person in charge:
The person in charge:
Mail address:
……………………………..
……………………………..Telephone:……………………………
Thank you so much for your kind cooperation to this survey
Respondent’s Contact Information
Name
Designation
Cell Phone No.
E-mail address
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