Company Registration in Nepal 2026: Process, Documents & Fees Explained

Registering a company in Nepal involves multiple government offices, documentation requirements, and compliance steps. Whether you are starting a sole proprietorship, a private limited company, or a joint venture with foreign investment, understanding the process saves time and avoids costly delays.

This guide covers the types of companies you can register, the step-by-step process, required documents, government fees, and post-registration compliance requirements.

Sole Proprietorship (Ekal Swamitva): Owned by a single individual, easiest to register, suitable for small businesses. The owner has unlimited liability.

Partnership Firm (Sajhedari Firma): Owned by two or more partners under a partnership deed. Registered at the local district administration office.

Private Limited Company (Pvt. Ltd.): Most common business structure for medium to large businesses. Limited liability for shareholders, requires minimum one director and one shareholder. Registered at the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR).

Public Limited Company (Ltd.): For larger enterprises that may list on the stock exchange. Requires minimum seven shareholders and three directors. Stringent compliance and reporting requirements.

Foreign Investment Company: For foreign nationals or entities investing in Nepal, governed by the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act (FITTA). Requires approval from the Department of Industry.

Step 1: Name Reservation — Check name availability at the OCR website and reserve your company name. The name must be unique and not similar to any existing registered company.

Step 2: Prepare Documents — Draft the Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), and gather personal documents of directors and shareholders.

Step 3: Submit Application — File the registration application at the OCR with all required documents and prescribed fees.

Step 4: Registration Certificate — Upon verification, the OCR issues the Company Registration Certificate. This typically takes 3–7 business days.

Step 5: PAN Registration — Register for a Permanent Account Number at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) using the registration certificate.

Step 6: Local Registration — Register at the local municipal office (ward office) for business operations permit.

Step 7: SSF Registration — Register with the Social Security Fund if you plan to hire employees.

Citizenship certificates of all directors and shareholders (original + copies). Passport-size photographs. Proof of registered office address (rental agreement or ownership certificate). Memorandum of Association (MOA). Articles of Association (AOA). Bank voucher for capital deposit. Name approval letter from OCR.

For foreign investors: Passport copies, company registration from the home country (translated and notarized), board resolution authorizing Nepal investment, and FITTA approval.

Name reservation: NPR 100. Registration fee: Based on authorized capital — NPR 1,500 for up to NPR 100,000 authorized capital, with incremental fees for higher amounts. Stamp duty: 0.5% of authorized capital. Additional fees for document certification and copies.

Total cost for a standard Pvt. Ltd. registration with NPR 100,000 authorized capital is approximately NPR 5,000–10,000 in government fees, excluding professional service charges.

Annual general meeting (AGM) within six months of fiscal year end. Annual return filing with OCR. Income tax return filing with IRD. Audit by a registered auditor. SSF contributions for employees. Renewal of business license at the local municipality. VAT registration if annual turnover exceeds NPR 5 million.

NotaryIn assists with company registration documentation including notarized MOA and AOA, certified translations of foreign investor documents, notarized board resolutions, and certified true copies of registration documents for bank submissions. We also provide ongoing compliance documentation support. Contact us at +977 986-7571371.