Foreign Investment & Company Registration in Nepal

Establishing your business in Nepal

Nepal offers significant opportunities for foreign investors across hydropower, infrastructure, technology, hospitality, manufacturing and services. Yet market entry requires careful navigation of the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act (FITTA), the Companies Act, sector approvals, and coordination with the Department of Industry, the Office of the Company Registrar, Nepal Rastra Bank and the Inland Revenue Department.

At Reliance Corporate Advisors, our corporate lawyers provide complete legal support for foreign direct investment (FDI), business setups and company incorporation in Nepal — ensuring compliance with local laws and a smooth transition for new businesses.

What we do

• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) — FITTA approvals, sector eligibility, minimum-investment structuring and Nepal Rastra Bank coordination.
• Entity Establishment — private limited companies, branch and liaison offices, joint ventures and subsidiaries.
• Private Equity & Venture Capital — fund structuring, investment agreements and shareholder arrangements.
• Capital Markets — securities issuance, listing support and regulatory compliance.

Our company registration process

• 1. Name approval & structuring — reserving the company name and advising on the right entity and ownership structure.
• 2. FDI approval — preparing and filing the foreign investment application and project approval where required.
• 3. Incorporation — filing the memorandum and articles with the Office of the Company Registrar.
• 4. Tax & bank registration — PAN/VAT registration with the IRD and opening the investment bank account.
• 5. Post-incorporation compliance — industry registration, sector licences and ongoing reporting.

Frequently asked questions

Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Nepal?

In many sectors, yes — subject to FITTA's negative list of restricted sectors and applicable minimum investment thresholds. We advise on sector eligibility and the most efficient ownership structure.

What is the minimum foreign investment in Nepal?

Minimum FDI thresholds are set by government policy and revised periodically. Our team confirms the current threshold for your sector and structures the investment accordingly.

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