This article will help you to know all the required information about the company registration in Nepal.
Company registration process in Nepal is guided by Office of the Company Registrar(OCR) under companies act 2063.

Company Registration Process
Before the submission of application, make sure that there is a reservation of proposed name of the company at the OCR.
For the company registration in Nepal, following process should be carried out at the OCR,
- Application to be submitted according to the such format, fees and along with such documents as prescribed,
- Where an application is made for the incorporation of a company pursuant to Section 4 of the companies act 2063, the Office will make necessary inquiries, register such company within 15 days after the date of making of the application and grant the company registration certificate to the applicant, in the format as prescribed,
- Tax Registration (VAT/PAN) at the Inland Revenue Office.

Documents required for the company registration in Nepal
- The memorandum of association of the proposed company, 2 copies,
- The articles of association of the proposed company, 2 copies,
- A copy of the consensus agreement, if any, entered into,
- In the case of a public company, a copy of the agreement, if any, entered into between the promoters prior to the incorporation of the company,
- Approval or liscense is required according to the prevailing law if any particular type of bussiness or transaction needs to be carried out,
- A certified copy of the citizenship certificate and if a corporate body is a promoter, a certificate of registration of incorporation, decision of the Board of directors,
- Attested copies of the citizenship certificates of the founder shareholders incase of Public Company.

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Company Registration Cost in Nepal
Fees for the company registration in Nepal depends on the capital of company registered.
- Payments can be made at the OCR if the fee is upto Rs. 5000.
- If the fee is more than Rs. 5000, such amounts should be deposited at the Nepal Rastra Bank or other commercial banks which are given permission by Nepal Rastra Bank in the ‘RAJASWA’ account number 1-1-05-10. Two copies of the voucher should be submitted in the account section of the OCR.
Fees required for a private company
Amount of Capital (NPR) | Registration Fee (NPR) |
---|---|
Up to 1,00,000 | 1,000 |
1,00,001 to 5,00,000 | 4,500 |
5,00,001 to 25,00,000 | 9,500 |
25,00,001 to 1,00,00,000 | 16,000 |
1,00,00,001 to 2,00,00,000 | 19,000 |
2,00,00,001 to 3,00,00,000 | 22,000 |
3,00,00,001 to 4,00,00,000 | 25,000 |
4,00,00,001 to 5,00,00,000 | 28,000 |
5,00,00,001 to 6,00,00,000 | 31,000 |
6,00,00,001 to 7,00,00,000 | 34,000 |
7,00,00,001 to 8,00,00,000 | 37,000 |
8,00,00,001 to 9,00,00,000 | 40,000 |
9,00,00,001 to 10,00,00,000 | 43,000 |
10,00,00,000 | 30 for each 1,00,000,00 |
Fees required for a public company
Amount of Capital (NPR) | Registration fee (NPR) |
Up to 1,00,00,000 | 15,000 |
1,00,00,001 to 10,00,00,000 | 40,000 |
10,00,00,001 to 20,00,00,000 | 70,000 |
20,00,00,001 to 30,00,00,000 | 1,00,000 |
30,00,00,001 to 40,00,00,000 | 1,30,000 |
40,00,00,001 to 50,00,00,000 | 1,60,000 |
Above 50,00,00,000 | 3000 for each 1,00,000 |
Company Registration in Nepal by Foreigner
Following Process to be carried out at OCR for Company Registration in Nepal by Foreigners ;
- Permission should be obtained to carry out business, make investment or transaction within Nepal according to the company act 2063 of Nepal,
- Application to be submitted in such format and along with such documents as prescribed,
- The Office will make necessary inquiries, register such company within 15 days after the date of making of the application and grant the company registration certificate to the applicant, in the format as prescribed.
Documents Required for Company Registration in Nepal by Foreigners
- A document proving the country of his citizenship,
- A copy of the permit received from the authorized body to invest or carry out business within Nepal according the existing rules,
- The memorandum of association of the proposed company, 2 copies
- The articles of association of the proposed company, 2 copies
- A copy of the consensus agreement, if any, entered into ,
- In the case of a public company, a copy of the agreement, if any, entered into between the promoters prior to the incorporation of the company,
- Approval or liscense is required according to the prevailing law if any particular type of bussiness or transaction needs to be carried out,
- A certified copy of the citizenship certificate and if a corporate body is a promoter, a certificate of registration of incorporation, decision of the Board of directors,
- Attested copies of the citizenship certificates of the founder shareholders incase of Public Company.
- In case of industrial company with joint investment, a copy of the joint-investment agreement issued and registered by the department of industries,
- In case of the foreigner being a single person, an attested copy of his passport, and in case of the foreigner being a company, an attested copy of the company registration certificate and a copy of the decision regarding details of the investment to be made upon the aspiring company by the founder and an attested copy of the passport of the person representing the founder company,
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Office of the Company Registrar(OCR) located?
The office of the Company Registrar is located at Tripureshor, Kathmandu.
How long does it take to register a company in Nepal?
It may take up to 7 to 15 days to register a company in Nepal.
Can foreigners establish a company in Nepal?
Yes, any foreigner can establish a company in Nepal by taking permission according to the prevailing laws of Nepal(Company Act, 2063).
Can a private company be converted into a public company?
Yes, a private company can be converted into a public company under different circumstances as prescribed in company act 2063.
Can we register a company online?
Yes, we can register a company online by visiting the website of the Office of the Company Registrar.
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