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How to Register a Private Limited Company in Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide
Company Registration

How to Register a Private Limited Company in Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to registering a Private Limited company in Nepal: name reservation, MOA/AOA, CAMIS submission, fees, timeline, and PAN/VAT registration.

Aug 16, 2026
How to Register a Public Limited Company in Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide
Company Registration

How to Register a Public Limited Company in Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to registering a Public Limited company in Nepal: shareholders, MOA/AOA, CAMIS submission, fees, timeline, and post-registration steps.

Aug 15, 2026
How to Register a Sole Proprietorship (Firm) in Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide
Company Registration

How to Register a Sole Proprietorship (Firm) in Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide

A practical, step-by-step walkthrough of registering a Sole Proprietorship firm in Nepal — Ward office, PAN, VAT if applicable, documents, timeline, and costs.

Aug 14, 2026
How to Register an IT or Software Company in Nepal
Company Registration

How to Register an IT or Software Company in Nepal

Registering an IT or software business in Nepal follows the standard process — but entity choice, the MOA objective clause, and VAT treatment work differently.

Aug 13, 2026
Branch Office Registration for Foreign Companies in Nepal
Business Advisory

Branch Office Registration for Foreign Companies in Nepal

A foreign company opening a branch in Nepal follows a different registration track than incorporating a new subsidiary. Here's the full process.

Aug 12, 2026
How to Apply for PAN Registration in Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide
Tax & Accounting

How to Apply for PAN Registration in Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step walkthrough of PAN registration in Nepal — business and individual PAN, required documents, and the IRD application process.

Aug 11, 2026
Best Business Fields to Start in Nepal: How to Choose the Right One
Business Advisory

Best Business Fields to Start in Nepal: How to Choose the Right One

There's no universal "best" sector in Nepal. Here's the actual decision framework for choosing the right one: capital, regulation, skills, and competition.

Aug 10, 2026
A Compliance Calendar for Nepali Businesses
Compliance

A Compliance Calendar for Nepali Businesses

A practical compliance calendar for Nepali businesses — income tax, VAT, TDS, and OCR deadlines throughout the fiscal year, in one place.

Jul 5, 2026
Bank Reconciliation Basics for Small Businesses in Nepal
Tax & Accounting

Bank Reconciliation Basics for Small Businesses in Nepal

Bank reconciliation is one of the simplest habits that prevents the biggest bookkeeping problems for small businesses in Nepal. Here's how it actually works.

Jun 30, 2026
Payroll & SSF Contributions in Nepal
Tax & Accounting

Payroll & SSF Contributions in Nepal

Running payroll in Nepal means getting SSF contributions, TDS on salary, and statutory deductions right every month. Here's what employers commonly miss.

Jun 28, 2026
D01 vs D02 Tax Returns in Nepal: Which One Applies to You
Tax & Accounting

D01 vs D02 Tax Returns in Nepal: Which One Applies to You

Nepal's D01 and D02 income tax returns apply to different turnover tiers, with different tax calculations. Here's how to tell which one your business files.

Jun 25, 2026
TDS Rates in Nepal: A Practical Reference
Tax & Accounting

TDS Rates in Nepal: A Practical Reference

TDS rates in Nepal vary by payment type — salary, rent, service fees, dividends. A practical reference for employers and businesses withholding tax at source.

Jun 22, 2026
VAT Registration Threshold in Nepal: When You Must Register
Tax & Accounting

VAT Registration Threshold in Nepal: When You Must Register

VAT registration in Nepal is mandatory above NPR 50 lakh turnover for goods, NPR 30 lakh for services. Here's exactly when you cross the line and what to do.

Jun 20, 2026
Capital Gains Tax on Share Sales: The New Final Tax Rule
Tax & Accounting

Capital Gains Tax on Share Sales: The New Final Tax Rule

Nepal's FY 2083/84 budget made capital gains tax on listed shares a final tax. What that changes for retail investors.

Jun 18, 2026
Tax Amnesty 2083: How to Settle Old Tax Dues in Nepal
Tax & Accounting

Tax Amnesty 2083: How to Settle Old Tax Dues in Nepal

The Finance Bill 2083 lets businesses settle old tax dues for principal plus 1%, with penalties waived. Here's how it works.

Jun 15, 2026
The New 10% VAT Discount on Digital Payments
Tax & Accounting

The New 10% VAT Discount on Digital Payments

Nepal's FY 2083/84 budget added a 10% VAT discount for digital payments. Here's how the rebate works and who benefits.

Jun 12, 2026
Nepal Income Tax Slabs FY 2083/84: What Actually Changed
Tax & Accounting

Nepal Income Tax Slabs FY 2083/84: What Actually Changed

Nepal's FY 2083/84 budget doubled the tax-free threshold to NPR 10 lakh and cut the top income tax rate to 29%. Here's what changed and what it means for you.

Jun 10, 2026
Post-Registration Compliance: What Comes Next
Company Registration

Post-Registration Compliance: What Comes Next

Your company certificate in Nepal is step one, not the finish line. The compliance checklist for the weeks right after.

Jun 3, 2026
Foreign Investment Company Registration in Nepal
Company Registration

Foreign Investment Company Registration in Nepal

Registering a foreign-invested company in Nepal involves extra approvals beyond standard OCR filing. What actually applies to you.

Jun 1, 2026
Excise License in Nepal: Who Needs One and How Renewal Works
Compliance

Excise License in Nepal: Who Needs One and How Renewal Works

Businesses dealing in excisable goods in Nepal need an excise license, with annual renewal and closure requirements distinct from standard tax registration.

Jun 1, 2026
Ward Registration in Nepal: The Requirement Founders Miss
Compliance

Ward Registration in Nepal: The Requirement Founders Miss

Company registration at OCR isn't the only registration your business needs in Nepal — Ward-level registration is a separate, easy-to-miss requirement.

May 30, 2026
Documents Required for Company Registration in Nepal
Company Registration

Documents Required for Company Registration in Nepal

The exact documents OCR expects for company registration in Nepal, and the small errors that cause the most rejections.

May 28, 2026
Private Limited vs Public Limited Company in Nepal
Company Registration

Private Limited vs Public Limited Company in Nepal

Private Limited or Public Limited in Nepal — the choice affects shareholder limits, compliance, and capital raising. How to decide.

May 25, 2026
Company Registration Fees in Nepal: The Real 2026 Breakdown
Company Registration

Company Registration Fees in Nepal: The Real 2026 Breakdown

What does it actually cost to register a company in Nepal in 2026? A realistic breakdown of OCR fees, stamp duty, and total budget by capital tier.

May 22, 2026
CAMIS Portal: Company Registration Explained
Company Registration

CAMIS Portal: Company Registration Explained

Nepal's company registration now runs entirely through the CAMIS portal. Here's what happens at each stage, name to certificate.

May 20, 2026
Common Company Registration Mistakes in Nepal
Company Registration

Common Company Registration Mistakes in Nepal

The most common reasons company registration applications get rejected or delayed in Nepal — and how to avoid each one before you file.

May 12, 2026
Partnership Firm Registration in Nepal
Company Registration

Partnership Firm Registration in Nepal

Registering a partnership firm in Nepal has its own process, distinct from company registration — here's what's required and how partner liability works.

May 8, 2026
Sole Proprietorship vs Private Limited Nepal
Company Registration

Sole Proprietorship vs Private Limited Nepal

Sole Proprietorship or Private Limited in Nepal — the choice affects your liability, compliance burden, and how the business is taxed. Here's how to decide.

May 5, 2026
NRN Investment & Business Registration Nepal
Business Advisory

NRN Investment & Business Registration Nepal

Non-Resident Nepalis face specific rules for business registration and investment in Nepal, distinct from both resident citizens and foreign investors.

Apr 25, 2026
Tax Clearance Certificate in Nepal: When You Need One
Tax & Accounting

Tax Clearance Certificate in Nepal: When You Need One

Tax clearance certificates in Nepal are needed for tenders, loans, visas, and company closure. Here's when you need one and what holds up the application.

Apr 22, 2026
How to Close a Company in Nepal
Compliance

How to Close a Company in Nepal

Closing a company in Nepal properly means deregistering PAN, VAT, and OCR filings in sequence — not just stopping operations. Here's the real process.

Apr 18, 2026
INGO Registration in Nepal: What's Different From an NGO
Business Advisory

INGO Registration in Nepal: What's Different From an NGO

INGO registration in Nepal involves Social Welfare Council approval and different requirements from a domestic NGO. Here's how the two actually differ.

Apr 10, 2026
NGO Registration in Nepal: The Process, Explained Simply
Business Advisory

NGO Registration in Nepal: The Process, Explained Simply

Registering an NGO in Nepal follows a different track than a company. How the process works and what makes it distinct.

Apr 5, 2026
PAN vs VAT Registration in Nepal: The Difference
Tax & Accounting

PAN vs VAT Registration in Nepal: The Difference

PAN and VAT registration in Nepal serve different purposes. What each does, and when your business needs both.

Mar 15, 2026
How to Register a Trademark in Nepal: A Step-by-Step Guide
Legal Updates

How to Register a Trademark in Nepal: A Step-by-Step Guide

The complete trademark registration process in Nepal, from search to certificate, under the Patent, Design and Trademark Act 2022.

Feb 6, 2026
Trademark Deadline 2026: Pending Applications in Nepal
Legal Updates

Trademark Deadline 2026: Pending Applications in Nepal

Nepal's Department of Industry set a firm deadline for long-pending trademark applications. What's at stake if yours is one.

Jan 15, 2026