ICAB Enlisted Firm FRC Registered
ICAB Enlisted CA Firm • Established in 2015

Building a Relationship of Trust and Transparency

S.M. Zakaria & Co. Chartered Accountants delivers benchmark statutory assurance, strategic corporate taxation, transfer pricing, and financial advisory services empowering institutions across Bangladesh and abroad.

Est. 2015

Firm Established Under ICAB

11+

Years of Practice Mastery

650+

Corporate Clients Served

100%

Statutory Quality Compliance

Core Practice Disciplines ICAB & FRC Regulated

Assurance & Statutory Audit

Strict ISA-compliant audits, internal risk control assessments, and forensic investigations.

Corporate Tax, VAT & Litigation

Income Tax Act 2023 compliance, VAT planning, transfer pricing certification, and appellate defense.

Strategic Advisory & M&A

Corporate restructuring, business valuations, feasibility studies, and regulatory approvals.

Specialized Services Tailored to Industry Demands

We offer comprehensive professional services structured across three primary practice pillars, seamlessly integrating local regulatory precision with international accounting standards.

Assurance & Audit

We provide a broad spectrum of assurance services to our esteemed clients in guidance with relevant national and international standards (ISA/BFRS/IFRS).

  • Statutory Annual Audit
  • Internal Audit & Risk Assessment
  • Forensic Audit & Investigations
  • Special Purpose & Due Diligence
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Financial & Management Advisory

As trusted business advisors, we help our clients make informed, strategic, and effective decisions, providing hands-on execution and implementation support.

  • Business Valuations & Modeling
  • Mergers, Acquisitions & Due Diligence
  • Feasibility Studies & Project Reports
  • Corporate Restructuring & Solvency
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Tax, VAT & Company Affairs

Decades of specialized acumen in the Income Tax Act 2023, VAT & SD Act 2012, Company Law (RJSC), transfer pricing, and representation before tax tribunals.

  • Corporate & Personal Tax Planning
  • VAT System Setup, Audits & Returns
  • Transfer Pricing Studies & Certification
  • RJSC, BIDA & Regulatory Secretarial
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A Legacy of Integrity, Analytical Rigor & Professional Distinction

S.M. Zakaria & Co. Chartered Accountants is one of the premier accounting, audit, and tax consulting partnerships in Bangladesh. Registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the firm delivers specialized professional competence across diverse economic sectors.

Our multidisciplinary teams of dedicated Chartered Accountants (FCA/ACA) and subject matter specialists possess extensive experience navigating the regulatory frameworks of Bangladesh and global commerce. Through uncompromising ethical standards, technical objectivity, and deep client dedication, we safeguard corporate transparency and investor confidence.

Statutory Independence

Strict compliance with ICAB Code of Ethics and IESBA global benchmarks.

Multidisciplinary Insight

Specialists across banking, manufacturing, power, RMG, tech, and healthcare.

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"Since founding our practice in 2015, uncompromising professional integrity and objective statutory excellence have remained our guiding pillars. Our mission is to protect public trust while delivering strategic clarity to businesses."

SM.Zakaria, FCA

Founder & Senior Partner | S.M. Zakaria & Co.

FRC
Enlisted Audit Firm
Category A Rating

Deep Cross-Sector Acumen

Our specialized audit and advisory methodologies are tailored to the distinct operational realities, compliance mandates, and risks of key industries in Bangladesh.

Financial Institutions & Banks

Bank audit, NBFI compliance, credit risk audit, and central bank regulations.

Textiles & Ready-Made Garments

Cash incentive audits, bonded warehouse compliance, and export VAT.

Pharmaceuticals & Health

Cost audits, DGDA inventory valuations, and multinational transfer pricing.

Tech, FinTech & Telecommunications

Software tax exemptions, startup valuation, cross-border remittance, and IP advisory.

Power, Energy & Infrastructure

IPP tax holidays, EPC contractor compliance, and capital asset audits.

NGOs & Development Partners

NGOAB compliance, donor fund utilization audits, and foreign grant filings.

FMCG & Retail Chains

Point-of-sale VAT audits, supply chain optimization, and branch audits.

Real Estate & Construction

Project accounting, land transfer taxation, and joint-venture secretarial audits.

Transparent Scope & Engagement Estimation

Calculate indicative engagement budgets and estimated completion timelines for your statutory audit, tax advisory, or corporate secretarial scope.

Indicative Engagement Range

BDT 180,000 - 420,000

*Subject to physical inventory inspection, branch count & records condition.

ESTIMATED TIMELINE 2 - 4 Weeks
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Regulatory Insights & Bangladesh Tax Updates

Keep abreast of amendments in the Income Tax Act 2023, National Board of Revenue (NBR) SROs, and Financial Reporting Council directives.

Taxation • Finance Act 2026

Income Tax Act 2023: Withholding Tax Audit & E-TDS Return Protocols

A comprehensive guide on section 140 disallowances for failure to deduct withholding tax at source and mandatory compliance under NBR digital filing portals.

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Assurance • FRC Bulletin

Document Verification System (DVS): Safeguarding Corporate Financial Statements

How the ICAB-NBR joint Document Verification System authenticates audited balance sheets to curb tax evasion and streamline bank credit approvals.

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Advisory • Company Affairs

Cross-Border Foreign Direct Investment & BIDA Repatriation Guidelines

Key steps for international corporations incorporating subsidiaries in Bangladesh, obtaining BIDA approval, opening 18A/18B bank accounts, and dividend repatriation.

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