VAT on Gold in Bangladesh
Gold carries a flat VAT of Tk 2,500 per vori (11.664 g), about 1% of the 24K value in October 2026. Jewellery carries a flat VAT of Tk 2,500 per vori, which is already in the BAJUS price; making charges are added on top. Local gold prices also include baggage duty of Tk 5,000 per vori (about 2%). Today 10 grams of 24K gold cost ৳1,54,725 at the world price and about ৳1,59,398 with tax and duty.
Rules checked 26 October 2026 · Prices Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC · Not tax advice
Gold in Bangladesh today, with tax
BDT · Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC| Weight | World price, 24K gold | Bar or coin, with tax and duty | 22K jewellery metal, with tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ৳15,473 | ৳15,940 | ৳14,615 |
| 1 ana (1/16 vori) | ৳11,279 | ৳11,620 | ৳10,654 |
| 10 grams | ৳1,54,725 | ৳1,59,398 | ৳1,46,153 |
| 1 vori (bhori) | ৳1,80,468 | ৳1,85,919 | ৳1,70,470 |
| 1 ounce | ৳4,81,249 | ৳4,95,783 | ৳4,54,587 |
The rules in Bangladesh
| What you buy | Tax | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bars and bullion coins | 1% | Gold carries a flat VAT of Tk 2,500 per vori (11.664 g), about 1% of the 24K value in October 2026. Flat amount set by the FY2026-27 budget, replacing 5% VAT from 18 June 2026. Gold bars are rarely sold retail, and the flat VAT is confirmed only for ornaments. |
| Jewellery | 1.1% | Jewellery carries a flat VAT of Tk 2,500 per vori, which is already in the BAJUS price; making charges are added on top. Charged on: full value (fixed Tk 2,500 per vori, about 1.1%). |
| Import duty | 2% | Most supply comes through passenger baggage, which pays a fixed Tk 5,000 per vori on one bar of up to 10 tola a year (Baggage Rules 2025). That is about 2% of the 24K value in October 2026. Commercial imports by licensed dealers are negligible. |
| Tourist refund | No | No tourist VAT refund scheme. |
Compared with nearby countries
VAT on Gold in Bangladesh: FAQ
Is there VAT on gold in Bangladesh?
Gold carries a flat VAT of Tk 2,500 per vori (11.664 g), about 1% of the 24K value in October 2026. Jewellery carries a flat VAT of Tk 2,500 per vori, which is already in the BAJUS price; making charges are added on top.
Do you pay VAT on gold bars and coins in Bangladesh?
Gold carries a flat VAT of Tk 2,500 per vori (11.664 g), about 1% of the 24K value in October 2026. Flat amount set by the FY2026-27 budget, replacing 5% VAT from 18 June 2026. Gold bars are rarely sold retail, and the flat VAT is confirmed only for ornaments.
Is there import duty on gold in Bangladesh?
Most supply comes through passenger baggage, which pays a fixed Tk 5,000 per vori on one bar of up to 10 tola a year (Baggage Rules 2025). That is about 2% of the 24K value in October 2026. Commercial imports by licensed dealers are negligible.
Can tourists claim back the VAT on gold in Bangladesh?
No. No tourist VAT refund scheme.
Why is the gold price in Bangladesh different from the world price?
Local gold prices also include baggage duty of Tk 5,000 per vori (about 2%). BAJUS sets its price from the local price of pure (tejabi) gold, not directly from the world price, so it can lag or lead world prices. 22K was Tk 228,031 per vori, VAT included, on 13 Oct 2026.
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General information on the tax a private buyer pays, checked 26 October 2026. Rules change; check with the seller, the tax authority or an adviser. Not tax advice.