Agency of Record (AOR) · Bangladesh
Contractor Onboarding & Contract Management in Bangladesh
Work with Bangladesh-based independent professionals through BPO Bangladesh as your agency of record. We onboard each contractor, prepare and manage the agreement, check invoices and keep the records, so you can engage talent in Bangladesh without opening a local company.
You direct the deliverables. We handle the paperwork in between.
Definition
What Is an Agency of Record (AOR)?
An agency of record (AOR), also called an agent of record, is a third party that engages independent contractors on behalf of a client. It onboards each contractor, manages the contract, checks invoices and keeps compliance records, while the contractor stays self-employed.
For overseas companies working with talent in Bangladesh, an AOR replaces dozens of separate freelance arrangements with one local partner, one agreement and one invoice.
| Question | Agency of record | Employer of record | Direct contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who contracts with the professional | BPO Bangladesh | BPO Bangladesh | Your company |
| Status of the professional | Self-employed | Employee | Self-employed |
| Bangladesh entity needed | No | No | No, but you carry all admin |
| Best for | Project or ongoing freelance work | Full-time, directed roles | One-off, low-risk tasks |
Need an employee instead? See EOR and payroll.
No Bangladesh company needed
Engage Contractors Without a Local Entity
You do not have to register a company, open a local bank account or learn Bangladesh contract rules. The admin you would normally carry moves to us.
Still looking for the right person? Start with independent contractor matching.
How it works
Seamless Onboarding & Operations
Onboarding is done once, carefully. After that, the same monthly routine runs for every contractor until the engagement ends.
Eligibility review, identity and business-document collection, agreement administration, scope of work, confidentiality and IP provisions where offered.
Onboarding, once per contractor
Eligibility review
Role, location and the contractor test
Identity and business documents
NID or passport, TIN and trade licence
Agreement administration
Drafted, signed, stored and tracked
Scope of work
Deliverables, timelines and fees
Confidentiality and IP
Protection and ownership terms
Operations, every month
Contract management
What the Contractor Agreement Covers
Every engagement runs on a written agreement that we prepare, store and update for the life of the contract.
Independent Contractor Agreement
Standard clauses, adjusted to each engagement- Parties and termWho is engaged, start date and how long the engagement runs.
- Scope of workDeliverables, milestones and how work is accepted.
- Fees and invoicingRate, currency, invoice cycle and payment timing.
- ConfidentialityWhat information is protected and for how long.
- Intellectual propertyWork product assigned to you once it is paid for.
- Data protectionHow personal and client data is handled and returned.
- TerminationNotice period, handover and final invoice.
- Governing lawApplicable law and how disputes are resolved.
Contractor agreements in Bangladesh are governed by the Contract Act, not the Labour Act.
Under Section 27 of the Contract Act, agreements in restraint of a lawful trade are void to that extent. We use confidentiality and non-solicitation terms instead.
Amendments, renewals and exits are logged in one register, so you always know which version is live.
General information, not legal advice.
Classification
Contractor or Employee? Keep It Clear
In Bangladesh, the label in the contract does not decide status. What matters is how much the client controls and supervises the work.
Points to an independent contractor
- Works on defined deliverables
- Chooses own hours and methods
- Uses own equipment
- Can serve other clients
- Invoices for the work
Points to an employee
- Follows daily instructions
- Fixed hours set by you
- Managed like your staff
- Works only for you
- Paid a monthly salary
If a relationship works like employment, a court can apply the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and award benefits such as earned leave and gratuity. We check every role during the eligibility review. When it should be employment, we move it to our employer of record service.
FAQs
Agency of Record in Bangladesh: FAQs
Straight answers about onboarding and contracting independent professionals in Bangladesh.
Ask us directly
How can an overseas client onboard and contract a Bangladesh-based independent professional?
Use an agency of record. You share the role, scope and fee. We run the eligibility review, collect identity and business documents, issue the agreement with scope of work, confidentiality and IP terms, then manage invoices, renewals and records. You do not need a Bangladesh entity.
What is an agency of record (AOR)?
An agency of record, also called an agent of record, is a third party that engages independent contractors on a client’s behalf. It onboards contractors, manages contracts, checks invoices and keeps compliance records.
What is the difference between an AOR and an EOR?
An AOR engages self-employed contractors. An employer of record (EOR) legally employs staff for you and runs payroll and statutory benefits. Use an EOR when you need to direct someone like an employee. See EOR and payroll.
Do I need a company in Bangladesh to hire a contractor there?
No. With an agency of record, BPO Bangladesh holds the local contract, so you can engage independent professionals in Bangladesh without registering a local entity.
What documents does a Bangladeshi contractor provide?
Usually a national ID card or passport, a TIN certificate, bank details, a CV or portfolio, and a trade licence if the contractor works through a sole proprietorship or firm.
Who owns the intellectual property the contractor creates?
The agreement assigns the work product to you, normally once it has been paid for. The exact terms are set during onboarding and written into the IP clause.
Can a contractor agreement include a non-compete?
Section 27 of the Contract Act, 1872 makes agreements in restraint of a lawful trade void to that extent, so post-engagement non-competes are generally unenforceable. Confidentiality and non-solicitation clauses are used instead.
How are contractors paid?
Fees follow the schedule in the agreement, usually monthly or by milestone, after you approve the work. Payment method and currency are agreed during onboarding.
What happens if a contractor should really be an employee?
If a role involves daily supervision and fixed hours, it carries a misclassification risk under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006. We flag this in the eligibility review and can move the role to an employer of record arrangement.
How long does contractor onboarding take?
Onboarding usually takes a few working days once the contractor has provided complete documents and both sides agree the scope of work.
Engage Your First Bangladesh Contractor
Send us the role, scope and budget. We will confirm eligibility, the onboarding steps and our fee in writing.
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