In a recent announcement, the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has introduced taxes for marriage registrations, marking a significant change for residents. The decision, implemented under Section 50 of municipal taxation rules and Section 10(4) of the Ideal Taxation Schedule, 2016, aims to generate revenue for the city corporation.
Abu Nasher, the spokesperson of DSCC, explained in a press release, “This decision has been implemented since January of the current year. In January, 28 marriages were registered in 45 wards of the DSCC. This has generated revenue of Tk 2,800 for the DSCC.”
To provide clarity on the taxation structure, the city corporation has outlined specific criteria. For the first marriage, individuals are required to pay Tk 100. In the case of a second marriage with the first wife alive, the fee is set at Tk 5,000. A third marriage, with two wives alive, incurs a fee of Tk 20,000. For a fourth marriage with three wives alive, the tax amount increases to Tk 50,000.
These guidelines ensure a structured approach to marriage registration taxes, providing residents with clear information about the applicable fees. The move also sheds light on the revenue generated, highlighting the financial impact of this new initiative for the DSCC.
