Company Registration in Nepal: A Complete Guide

Starting a business in Nepal? One of the first and most important steps is company registration. Whether you’re a local entrepreneur or a foreign investor, registering your business legally gives you recognition, credibility, and protection under the law.

In this blog, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about company registration in Nepal—its benefits, process, required documents, types of companies, and fees involved.

 Types of Companies in Nepal

The Companies Act 2063 (2006) allows you to register various types of companies:

1. Private Limited Company (Pvt. Ltd.)

• Most common for small and medium businesses.

• Requires 1 to 101 shareholders.

• Cannot sell shares to the public.

2. Public Limited Company (Ltd.)

• Suitable for large-scale businesses.

• Requires at least 7 shareholders .

• Can raise funds from the public.

3. Non-Profit Company (NGO/Not-for-Profit)

• Formed for charitable, religious, or social purposes.

• Cannot distribute profits to members.

 Documents Required for Company Registration

Here are the documents needed to register a Private Limited Company in Nepal:

1. Application form (in prescribed format)

2. Memorandum of Association (MOA)

3. Articles of Association (AOA)

4. Copy of citizenship of all promoters

For foreign investors: You’ll also need a passport copy, investment commitment letter, and approval from the Department of Industry.

 Step-by-Step Company Registration Process

Step 1: Name Reservation

• Apply online at OCR Nepal’s portal.

• Make sure the name is unique and not already registered.

• Receive Name Approval Online.

Step 2: Prepare Legal Documents

• Draft and notarize the MOA and AOA.

• Collect citizenship, NID and other documents.

Step 3: Submit Application

• Submit all required documents to the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR) in online .

Step 4: Get Registration Certificate

• If everything is in order, you will receive the Certificate of Incorporation with your Company Registration Number after paying applicable Fees.

Step 5: Apply for PAN/VAT

• Visit Inland Revenue Office (Tax Office) with your registration certificate and apply for PAN/VAT.

 Registration Fees

Fees depend on the authorized capital of the company:

Authorized Capital (NPR) Registration Fee (Approx.)

Up to 1,00,000 NPR 1,000 1,00,001 – 5,00,000 NPR 4,500 5,00,001 – 25,00,000 NPR 9,500 25,00,001 – 1,00,00,000 NPR 16,000 – 65,000 Above 1 crore As per OCR schedule

    Timeframe

• Name Approval: 1-2 working days

• Company Registration: 3-5 working days

• PAN/VAT Registration: 1-2 working days

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