ChecklistWebpageOfficial
Company Registration Requirements
Official OCR guidance on company registration requirements, company types, promoter documents, foreign company documents and filing cautions.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Registration Checklist
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Company Act, 2063
Core company law source for incorporation, company administration, shareholders, directors, meetings, filings and penalties in Nepal.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Laws and Directives
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Form CollectionWebpageOfficial
OCR Application and Annex Formats
Official OCR annex page containing application and schedule formats used for company registration and company administration filings.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Forms and Annexures
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Fee ScheduleWebpageOfficial
OCR Government Fee and Revenue Schedule
Official OCR fee schedule for company registration, foreign branch/contact office registration, copies, name change and related registry services.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Government Fees
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ManualPDFOfficial
OCR Online New Registration Manual
Official OCR PDF manual for online company registration filing and application workflow.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Online Filing Manuals
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ManualPDFOfficial
CAMIS New Registration Guide
Official CAMIS guide for the newer company name reservation and registration workflow.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Online Filing Manuals
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Application GuidanceWebpageOfficial
FDI Approval Application - Department of Industry
Official DOI page for foreign investment approval in Nepal, including FDI approval application context, required documents, fees and FAQ.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- FDI Approval
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ChecklistWebpageOfficial
Required Documents for FDI Approval
Official DOI foreign investment page containing required document guidance for FDI approval in Nepal.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Required Documents
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Fee GuidanceWebpageOfficial
FDI Fees and Deposits
Official DOI foreign investment page containing fees and deposit information for FDI approval applications.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Government Fees
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2075
Official Nepal Law Commission source for the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2075.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Laws and Directives
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidePDFOfficial
One Stop Service Center - Investment Process
Official DOI PDF explaining the investment process, including investment approval, company registration, tax registration, bank account opening, industry registration and central bank clearance.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Investment Process
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidePDFOfficial
Foreign Investment in Nepal 2024
Official DOI foreign investment guide covering forms of foreign investment, permitted sectors, approval route and repatriation overview.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Investor Guide
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ChecklistWebpageOfficial
FDI Repatriation Recommendation
Official DOI page explaining required documents for repatriation recommendation, including proof of investment, share transfer certification, prior approval and tax clearance.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Repatriation
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
BylawPDFOfficial
NRB Foreign Investment and Foreign Loan Management Bylaw
Nepal Rastra Bank PDF source for foreign investment and foreign loan management, including recording foreign investment and central bank procedures.
- Authority
- Nepal Rastra Bank
- Category
- NRB / Foreign Exchange
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
National Civil Code, 2074 - Contract and Civil Obligations
Official Nepal Law Commission source for the National Civil Code, relevant to contract formation, obligations, performance, breach, damages and civil liability.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Core Contract Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Company Act, 2063 - Corporate Authority and Company Agreements
Official Nepal Law Commission source for the Company Act, relevant to board authority, shareholder rights, company powers, corporate approvals and business agreements.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Corporate Contracts
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Arbitration Act, 2055
Official Nepal Law Commission source for arbitration law, useful for dispute resolution, arbitration clauses, seat, procedure and award enforcement planning.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Dispute Resolution
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Electronic Transactions Act, 2063
Official Nepal Law Commission source for electronic transactions, relevant to digital records, electronic signatures, online agreements and technology contracts.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Electronic Contracts
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Labour Act, 2074
Official Nepal Law Commission source for labour law, relevant to employment contracts, service agreements, workplace obligations, termination and employee protections.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Employment Contracts
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Income Tax Act, 2058 - Current IRD Version
Official IRD source for the Income Tax Act, 2058, including current amendment references. Useful for income tax, business tax, return filing, assessment, tax collection, withholding and dispute review.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Income Tax
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Act CollectionWebpageOfficial
Income Tax Act Archive and Amendments
Official IRD category page listing Income Tax Act versions amended by different Finance Acts. Useful for checking applicable versions and amendments.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Income Tax
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Income Tax Rules, 2059
Official IRD source for Income Tax Rules, 2059. Useful for income tax compliance, return process, procedural requirements and tax administration details.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Income Tax
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
DirectiveWebpageOfficial
Income Tax Directive, 2066
Official IRD income tax directive source. Useful for interpretation, taxpayer guidance, income classification, deductions, exemptions, TDS and practical compliance positions.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Income Tax
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Rate GuidanceWebpageOfficial
Tax Rates and Incentives
Official IRD category page for tax rates, concessions, business incentives and Finance Act related schemes.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Tax Rates and Incentives
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Value Added Tax Act, 2052 - Current IRD Version
Official IRD source for the Value Added Tax Act, 2052, including current amendment references. Useful for VAT registration, invoicing, VAT return, input credit and VAT compliance.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- VAT
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Value Added Tax Rules, 2053
Official IRD source for VAT Rules, 2053. Useful for VAT registration, billing, returns, records, tax credit and procedural compliance.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- VAT
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Form CollectionWebpageOfficial
IRD Forms and Formats
Official IRD forms and formats page for tax registration, PAN, VAT, TDS and other taxpayer filings.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Forms and Formats
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Taxpayer PortalWebpageOfficial
IRD Taxpayer Portal
Official IRD taxpayer portal for PAN/VAT/excise registration, estimated returns, income tax, VAT, E-TDS and taxpayer services.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Online Filing
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Notary Public Act, 2063
Official Nepal Law Commission source for the Notary Public Act, 2063, relevant to notary certification, translation verification, document certification and notary regulation in Nepal.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Notary Law
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Nepal Notary Public Council
Official Nepal Notary Public Council portal for notary notices, council information, notary-related updates and public notices.
- Authority
- Nepal Notary Public Council
- Category
- Notary Council
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
About Notary Public in Nepal
Official Nepal Notary Public Council page explaining the Notary Public Act, Notary Public Rules, council role and notary public framework in Nepal.
- Authority
- Nepal Notary Public Council
- Category
- Notary Council
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Department of Consular Services
Official Department of Consular Services portal for consular authentication, police clearance attestation, document verification and consular services in Nepal.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Consular Legalisation
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Service GuidanceWebpageOfficial
Consular Authentication Service
Official Department of Consular Services page for consular authentication and document legalisation service information.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Consular Legalisation
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Service ListWebpageOfficial
Department of Consular Services - Services List
Official services list covering consular authentication, police clearance attestation, other document verification, power of attorney authenticity and related services.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Consular Legalisation
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
FAQWebpageOfficial
Consular Services FAQ
Official Department of Consular Services FAQ covering document copies, original document attestation, issuing authority verification, representative submission and foreign education document legalisation.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Consular Legalisation
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
NoticeWebpageOfficial
Local-Level Document Format Notice for Consular Authentication
Official Department of Consular Services notice regarding new format and samples for documents issued by local levels and submitted for consular authentication.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Document Formats
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Online FormWebpageOfficial
Police Clearance Certificate Attestation Online Form
Official Department of Consular Services online form for police clearance certificate attestation for foreign use.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Police Clearance Attestation
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Online PortalWebpageOfficial
Online Police Clearance Registration System
Official Nepal Police OPCR portal for applying for police clearance reports, commonly needed before consular attestation for foreign use.
- Authority
- Nepal Police
- Category
- Police Clearance
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Labour Rules, 2075 - Employment Contract Details
Official rules source for employment contract particulars, labour administration procedure and practical compliance details under Nepal labour law.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Employment Contract Rules
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Social Security Fund Employer Portal
Official SSF online system for employer registration, employer login and contributor management connected with employment contract and payroll compliance.
- Authority
- Social Security Fund
- Category
- Social Security Compliance
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
Nepal Visa Information
Official Department of Immigration visa information page for Nepal visa categories and immigration guidance.
- Authority
- Department of Immigration
- Category
- Visa Information
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Fee ScheduleWebpageOfficial
Nepal Visa Fees and Documents
Official Department of Immigration source for visa fees, required documents and immigration service requirements.
- Authority
- Department of Immigration
- Category
- Visa Fees and Documents
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
NepaliPort Immigration Portal
Official Nepal immigration online portal for ETA, visa extension, visa conversion and related online immigration services.
- Authority
- Department of Immigration
- Category
- Online Immigration Portal
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Immigration Act, 2049
Official Nepal Law Commission source for Nepal immigration law governing entry, stay, departure and visa-related legal issues.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Immigration Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Immigration Rules, 2051
Official Nepal Law Commission source for immigration rules, visa categories, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Immigration Rules
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
Department of Industry Visa Recommendations
Official Department of Industry source for business visa and non-tourist visa recommendation matters connected with foreign investment and expatriate personnel.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Business Visa Recommendation
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ChecklistWebpageOfficial
Ministry of Home Affairs - Work Permit Required Documents
Official Ministry of Home Affairs guidance listing common documents required to obtain a work permit in Nepal.
- Authority
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Category
- Work Permit Documents
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022
Official Nepal Law Commission source for the Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022, the core law for patent registration, design registration and trademark protection in Nepal.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Patent Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Citizen CharterWebpageOfficial
Department of Immigration - Citizen Charter
Official immigration citizen charter reference for visa services, including working, residential and other visa-related service information.
- Authority
- Department of Immigration
- Category
- Immigration Service Charter
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActPDFOfficial
Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 - DOI English PDF
Department of Industry English PDF source for the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022, useful for patent filing, foreign patent recognition, rights and infringement review.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Patent Law
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
BulletinWebpageOfficial
Industrial Property Bulletin
Official DOI Industrial Property Bulletin page, useful for monitoring patent, design and trademark publications and industrial property notices.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Industrial Property Bulletin
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Search ToolWebpageOfficial
WIPO PATENTSCOPE
Official WIPO PATENTSCOPE search tool for patent search and prior-art research before preparing a patent filing strategy.
- Authority
- World Intellectual Property Organization
- Category
- Patent Search
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Association Registration Act, 2034
Official Nepal Law Commission source for the Association Registration Act, 2034, relevant to domestic NGO and association registration in Nepal.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- NGO Registration Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Social Welfare Act, 2049
Official Nepal Law Commission source for the Social Welfare Act, 2049, relevant to Social Welfare Council affiliation, NGO work approval and social welfare regulation.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Social Welfare Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Form CollectionWebpageOfficial
Supreme Court District Court Forms
Official Supreme Court page for District Court forms and formats that may be relevant to court filing and procedural preparation.
- Authority
- Supreme Court of Nepal
- Category
- Court Forms
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Social Welfare Council Official Portal
Official Social Welfare Council portal for NGO affiliation, renewal, approval, INGO project agreements, notices and social welfare regulation.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- Social Welfare Council
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidelineWebpageOfficial
Guideline for NGO Approval
Official Social Welfare Council guideline page for NGO approval and NGO affiliation process.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- NGO Approval
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidelineWebpageOfficial
Guideline for NGO Affiliation
Official Social Welfare Council page for NGO affiliation guidance and related approval resources.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- NGO Affiliation
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Online PortalWebpageOfficial
SWC Online Registration Portal
Official Social Welfare Council online registration portal for organisation sign-up and SWC digital workflow access.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- Online Filing
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Agreement FormatPDFOfficial
INGO Project Agreement Format
Official Social Welfare Council PDF project agreement format for INGO and project agreement preparation.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- INGO Project Agreement
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidelinePDFOfficial
Project Agreement Guideline, 2071
Official Social Welfare Council PDF guideline for project agreements, including amendment reference and required documents for project agreement submission.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- INGO Project Agreement
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Act Relating to Children, 2075
Official Nepal Law Commission source for child rights, child protection, child-friendly justice and welfare principles relevant to custody matters.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Child Protection Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Department of Land Management and Archive
Official department portal for land administration, land records, Malpot offices and property-registration information in Nepal.
- Authority
- Department of Land Management and Archive
- Category
- Land Administration Authority
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
LRIMS Introduction
Official Department of Land Management and Archive resource introducing the Land Record Information Management System used for land records and registration administration.
- Authority
- Department of Land Management and Archive
- Category
- Land Records System
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Land Revenue Act, 2034
Official Nepal Law Commission source for land revenue, land administration and property-record related legal provisions.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Land Revenue Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Office DirectoryWebpageOfficial
Department of Survey - Napi Offices
Official Department of Survey source for Napi offices, useful for cadastral maps, parcel records, kitta, demarcation and survey coordination.
- Authority
- Department of Survey
- Category
- Survey and Napi Offices
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Judgment DatabaseWebpageOfficial
Nepal Kanoon Patrika
Official Nepal Kanoon Patrika portal for reported Supreme Court decisions, useful for inheritance, partition and succession research.
- Authority
- Supreme Court of Nepal
- Category
- Court Decisions
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Local Government Operation Act, 2074
Official law source for local government and Judicial Committee jurisdiction relevant to certain local boundary, land and neighbourhood disputes.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Judicial Committee
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Land Survey and Measurement Act, 2019 BS
Official law source for survey, cadastral records, boundaries, measurement and Napi-related land dispute issues.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Survey and Boundary Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
CodeWebpageOfficial
Muluki Civil Procedure Code, 2074
Official Nepal Law Commission source for civil procedure, filing, pleadings, summons, hearings, orders, judgments, execution and appeal procedure.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Civil Procedure
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Muluki Civil Procedure Rules, 2075
Official rules source for practical civil court procedure and formats under the Civil Procedure Code.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ConstitutionWebpageOfficial
Constitution of Nepal
Official constitutional source for fundamental rights, arrest rights, legal representation and fair-trial protections in Nepal.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Constitutional Rights
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
CodeWebpageOfficial
Muluki Criminal Procedure Code, 2074
Official Nepal Law Commission source for arrest, investigation, remand, bail, prosecution, trial, judgment and appeal procedure.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Criminal Procedure
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Evidence Act, 2031
Official law source for evidence, burden, admissibility and proof issues in criminal and civil proceedings.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Evidence Law
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
DirectiveWebpageOfficial
Company Directive, 2072
OCR-listed directive used for practical company administration and company registry procedure guidance.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Laws and Directives
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
Post-Incorporation Requirements
Official OCR guidance on actions after incorporation, including sector permits, tax registration and business commencement considerations.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Post-Registration
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
Company Administration Guidance
Official OCR company administration page for ongoing company records, changes and post-registration administrative matters.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Post-Registration
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
FAQWebpageOfficial
OCR Company Education and FAQ
Official OCR company education and FAQ category for common company registration and company administration questions.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Registration Checklist
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Form CollectionWebpageOfficial
IRD Forms and Formats
Official Inland Revenue Department forms and formats page for PAN, VAT and tax-related post-registration materials.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Tax / PAN / VAT
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Legal SourceWebpageOfficial
Nepal Law Commission Company Law Collection
Nepal Law Commission legal source collection for current statutes and rules that should be checked before relying on company law text.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Laws and Directives
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Industrial Enterprises Act, 2076
Official Nepal Law Commission source for the Industrial Enterprises Act, 2076, relevant to industry registration and foreign investment structuring.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Laws and Directives
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActPDFOfficial
Industrial Enterprises Act, 2076 - English PDF
Department of Industry PDF source for the Industrial Enterprises Act, useful for foreign investors reviewing industry registration and incentives.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Laws and Directives
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidePDFOfficial
FDI Trends and Investor Guideline 2025
Official DOI investor guideline and FDI trends publication for foreign investors reviewing Nepal investment opportunities and regulatory process.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Investor Guide
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official Department PageWebpageOfficial
NRB Foreign Exchange Management Department
Official NRB department page covering foreign exchange policy, approval, recording and repatriation of foreign direct investment and foreign loans.
- Authority
- Nepal Rastra Bank
- Category
- NRB / Foreign Exchange
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Investment Board Nepal
Official Investment Board Nepal website for large-scale investment projects, project facilitation and investment promotion materials.
- Authority
- Investment Board Nepal
- Category
- Large Projects / IBN
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ChecklistWebpageOfficial
Company Registration Requirements for FDI Companies
Official OCR company registration page relevant after or alongside FDI approval, including registration requirements for foreign promoters and foreign companies.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Company Incorporation
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Form CollectionWebpageOfficial
IRD Forms for Tax Registration After FDI Incorporation
Official IRD forms and formats page relevant for PAN, VAT and tax registration after company incorporation in Nepal.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Tax / PAN / VAT
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Electronic Transactions Rules, 2064
Official Nepal Law Commission source for electronic transaction rules, relevant to digital agreement processes and electronic records.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Electronic Contracts
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Labour Rules, 2075
Official Nepal Law Commission repository source for labour rules, useful for employment contract drafting, HR clauses and compliance details.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Employment Contracts
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Consumer Protection Act, 2075
Official Nepal Law Commission source relevant to consumer-facing terms, warranties, unfair terms, product/service obligations and customer agreements.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Consumer Terms
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Public Procurement Act, 2063
Official Nepal Law Commission source for public procurement contracts, tender documents, public-sector agreements and government contracting obligations.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Public Procurement Contracts
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Public Procurement Rules, 2064
Official Public Procurement Monitoring Office source for procurement rules, useful for public-sector contract drafting, bidding documents and contract administration.
- Authority
- Public Procurement Monitoring Office
- Category
- Public Procurement Contracts
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Income Tax Act, 2058
Official Nepal Law Commission source relevant to payment clauses, withholding tax, tax allocation, gross-up clauses and contract tax risk.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Tax Clauses
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Value Added Tax Act, 2052
Official Nepal Law Commission source relevant to VAT clauses, invoicing, tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive pricing and service/supply contracts.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Tax Clauses
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Copyright Act, 2059
Official Nepal Law Commission source relevant to IP ownership, copyright assignment, licensing, software agreements, creative work contracts and content rights.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- IP and Licensing Contracts
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022
Official Nepal Law Commission source relevant to trademark licensing, IP assignment, brand-use agreements, technology transfer and industrial property clauses.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- IP and Licensing Contracts
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Secured Transactions Act, 2063
Official Nepal Law Commission source relevant to secured lending, collateral clauses, security interests, asset-backed obligations and financing agreements.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Finance and Security Agreements
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Competition Promotion and Market Protection Act, 2063
Official Nepal Law Commission source relevant to exclusivity, non-compete, distribution, market restriction and competition-sensitive commercial clauses.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Commercial Contract Risk
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Act CollectionWebpageOfficial
Value Added Tax Act Archive and Amendments
Official IRD category page listing VAT Act versions and amendment history. Useful for checking amended VAT law versions.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- VAT
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ScheduleWebpageOfficial
VAT Act Schedules
Official IRD VAT schedules source. Useful for reviewing VAT schedules, exemptions and rate-related references.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- VAT
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Excise Duty Act, 2058 - Current IRD Version
Official IRD source for the Excise Duty Act, 2058, including current amendment references. Useful for excise licensing, excisable goods/services and compliance review.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Excise Duty
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Act CollectionWebpageOfficial
Excise Duty Act Archive and Amendments
Official IRD category page listing Excise Duty Act versions and amendment history.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Excise Duty
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Excise Duty Rules, 2059
Official IRD source for Excise Duty Rules. Useful for excise licensing, excise records, returns and procedural compliance.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Excise Duty
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
E-TDS Self Verification Process
Official IRD guidance for entering E-TDS details and self-verification. Useful for withholding tax compliance and employer/payment reporting.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- TDS / Withholding
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Resource CollectionWebpageOfficial
TDS Resources
Official IRD TDS tag page containing advance tax deduction, withholding and E-TDS related notices and guidance.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- TDS / Withholding
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
FAQWebpageOfficial
IRD Taxpayer FAQ
Official IRD FAQ page for common taxpayer questions on tax registration, income tax, VAT, excise and taxpayer obligations.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Taxpayer Education
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActPDFOfficial
Notary Public Act, 2063 - Council PDF
Nepal Notary Public Council PDF copy of the Notary Public Act, useful for notary certification, translation and document verification reference.
- Authority
- Nepal Notary Public Council
- Category
- Notary Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
NoticeWebpageOfficial
Notary Public Rules Amendment Notice
Official Nepal Notary Public Council notice regarding amendment to Notary Public Rules, 2063.
- Authority
- Nepal Notary Public Council
- Category
- Notary Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Citizen CharterWebpageOfficial
Consular Services Citizen Charter
Official Department of Consular Services citizen charter for service timing, process and public-facing consular service information.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Consular Legalisation
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Verification ToolWebpageOfficial
Attested Police Clearance Certificate Verification
Official Department of Consular Services verification page for attested police clearance certificates.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Attestation Verification
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Verification ToolWebpageOfficial
Consular Attestation Verification
Official Department of Consular Services attestation verification page for checking attested documents.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Attestation Verification
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
Police Clearance Report Information
Official Nepal Police information page explaining online police clearance report application and required documents for Nepali citizens and foreign-related cases.
- Authority
- Nepal Police
- Category
- Police Clearance
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Online PortalWebpageOfficial
Demand Attestation Portal
Official Department of Consular Services demand attestation portal for labour demand-related document attestation through Nepali missions.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Demand Attestation
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ManualPDFOfficial
Demand Attestation User Manual
Official Department of Consular Services PDF manual for demand attestation portal use and application workflow.
- Authority
- Department of Consular Services
- Category
- Demand Attestation
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
Company Registration Documents for Foreign Use
Official OCR company registration page, useful where company registration documents, certificates or corporate records need source-authority verification before consular legalisation.
- Authority
- Office of Company Registrar
- Category
- Source Authority Documents
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Contribution-Based Social Security Act, 2074 - Employment Benefits
Official law source for social security obligations that should be considered when drafting or reviewing employment contracts in Nepal.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Employee Benefits
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Department of Labour and Occupational Safety
Official department portal for labour administration and workplace compliance references relevant to employment agreements.
- Authority
- Department of Labour and Occupational Safety
- Category
- Labour Administration
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Online FormWebpageOfficial
Online Tourist Visa Application
Official NepaliPort online tourist visa application page for foreign nationals applying for Nepal tourist visa services.
- Authority
- Department of Immigration
- Category
- Tourist Visa
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Online FormWebpageOfficial
On-Arrival Visa Application
Official NepaliPort on-arrival visa application page for eligible foreign nationals entering Nepal.
- Authority
- Department of Immigration
- Category
- On-Arrival Visa
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
Nepal Tourism Board Tourist Visa Guide
Official Nepal Tourism Board guide for tourist visa essentials, online application reference and entry preparation.
- Authority
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Category
- Tourist Visa Guide
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Legal SourceWebpageOfficial
Patent, Design and Trademark Act Detail Page
Official Department of Industry detail page for the Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022, including related downloadable law file.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- Patent Law
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Department of Industry Official Portal
Official Department of Industry portal for industrial property, including patent, design, trademark, foreign investment and industry-related updates.
- Authority
- Department of Industry
- Category
- DOI Portal
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Legal SourceWebpageOfficial
WIPO Lex - Nepal IP Laws
WIPO Lex member profile for Nepal, useful for international users reviewing Nepal patent, design, trademark and other IP laws.
- Authority
- World Intellectual Property Organization
- Category
- International IP Reference
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Country ProfileWebpageOfficial
WIPO Country IP Profile - Nepal
WIPO country profile for Nepal, including patent, utility model, trademark, design, IP office and innovation information.
- Authority
- World Intellectual Property Organization
- Category
- International IP Reference
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
StatisticsPDFOfficial
WIPO Nepal IP Statistics Profile
WIPO statistical profile for Nepal covering patent, design, trademark and other intellectual property activity data.
- Authority
- World Intellectual Property Organization
- Category
- Patent Statistics
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Classification ToolWebpageOfficial
International Patent Classification
Official WIPO International Patent Classification resource, useful for understanding technical classification in patent search and patent documentation.
- Authority
- World Intellectual Property Organization
- Category
- Patent Classification
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Copyright Act, 2059 - Software and Creative Work Overlap
Official Nepal Law Commission source for copyright law, relevant where software, technical drawings, manuals or creative materials overlap with patent strategy.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Related IP Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Judgment SearchWebpageOfficial
Supreme Court Judgment Search
Official Supreme Court search page for judgments and final orders from Supreme Court, High Court and District Court records.
- Authority
- Supreme Court of Nepal
- Category
- Court Decisions
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Legal Aid Act, 2054
Official Nepal Law Commission source for legal aid provisions that may assist eligible people in family and divorce-related court matters.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Legal Aid
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActPDFOfficial
Social Welfare Act - SWC PDF
Social Welfare Council PDF copy of the Social Welfare Act, useful for NGO affiliation and social welfare compliance reference.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- Social Welfare Law
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Domestic Violence Act, 2066
Official Nepal Law Commission source for domestic violence remedies that may be relevant where divorce involves safety, abuse or protective legal action.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Domestic Violence and Protection
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
CodeWebpageOfficial
Muluki Criminal Code, 2074
Official Nepal Law Commission source for criminal-law issues that may arise alongside divorce, including violence, coercion and marital offence concerns.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Related Criminal Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Supreme Court of Nepal
Official Supreme Court portal for court information, notices, forms, cause lists and justice-system references.
- Authority
- Supreme Court of Nepal
- Category
- Court Authority
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
GuidanceWebpageOfficial
SWC NGO Approval Page
Official Social Welfare Council page for NGO approval information and process reference.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- NGO Approval
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Online PortalWebpageOfficial
SWC iPACT Portal
Official Social Welfare Council iPACT portal for NGO and INGO related online service access.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- Online Filing
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Search ToolWebpageOfficial
SWC NGO Search
Official Social Welfare Council NGO search tool for checking NGO affiliation and registration records.
- Authority
- Social Welfare Council
- Category
- Verification
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Ministry of Home Affairs
Official Ministry of Home Affairs portal, relevant for District Administration Office coordination, association registration and INGO-related approval context.
- Authority
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Category
- Government Authority
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Form CollectionWebpageOfficial
IRD Forms for NGO Tax Compliance
Official Inland Revenue Department forms and formats page, relevant to NGO PAN, TDS, VAT and tax compliance filings.
- Authority
- Inland Revenue Department
- Category
- Tax Compliance
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Labour Act, 2074 - NGO and INGO Staff
Official Nepal Law Commission source for labour law, relevant to NGO and INGO staff contracts, payroll, termination and employment compliance.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Employment Compliance
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Department of Immigration
Official Department of Immigration portal, relevant for visas and immigration compliance for foreign INGO personnel and experts.
- Authority
- Department of Immigration
- Category
- Immigration Compliance
- Language
- English / Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
TranslationPDF
JICA National Civil Code English Translation
English translation reference for Nepal National Civil Code provisions, useful for NRN, foreign parent and cross-border custody matters.
- Authority
- JICA Nepal Legal Portal
- Category
- English Legal Reference
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Citizen CharterWebpageOfficial
Land Revenue Offices Citizen Charter
Official Department of Land Management and Archive citizen-charter resource for Land Revenue Office services and property-related procedures.
- Authority
- Department of Land Management and Archive
- Category
- Citizen Charter
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Mero Kitta
Official online land service portal connected with parcel and land-record services in Nepal.
- Authority
- Government of Nepal
- Category
- Online Land Service
- Language
- Nepali / English
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Mediation Act, 2068
Official law source for mediation and settlement processes relevant to civil and commercial dispute resolution.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Mediation and Settlement
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Administration of Justice Act, 2073
Official law source relevant to court structure, jurisdiction, appeals and administration of justice in Nepal.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Court Jurisdiction
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
RulesWebpageOfficial
Muluki Criminal Procedure Rules, 2075
Official rules source for practical criminal court procedure under Nepal criminal procedure law.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Criminal Procedure Rules
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
ActWebpageOfficial
Criminal Offences Sentencing and Execution Act, 2074
Official law source for sentencing, punishment execution and post-conviction issues in criminal matters.
- Authority
- Nepal Law Commission
- Category
- Sentencing Law
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026
Official PortalWebpageOfficial
Nepal Bar Council
Official Nepal Bar Council portal for advocate regulation and legal-profession references.
- Authority
- Nepal Bar Council
- Category
- Legal Profession Authority
- Language
- Nepali
- Last checked
- Jul 20, 2026