Top FDI Lawyers in Nepal

Under Nepal's updated legal system, Bhandari Law and Partners is acknowledged as the best FDI lawyers in the country providing complete legal support for foreign direct investment firms. Counseling clients on all aspects of foreign direct investment in Nepal, the law firm keeps a specialist Foreign Direct Investment and Business Incorporation practice. Whether a local subsidiary, joint venture, or provide the option of branch, or liaison offic or acquisition of Nepalese Company-securing FDI approval, the company helps foreign investors choose the best business vehicle—registering the company, registering investment inflows, and fulfilling post-incorporation compliance. Leveraging established contacts with the Department of Industry and Investment Board of Nepal, the firm guarantees permissions are secured efficiently and in accordance with stated timelines 

 

As the top FDI lawyers in Nepal, the firm provides full support, including

 

S.N.	Services and Expertise	Description
1	Strategic Entry Planning	Vehicle structuring for wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, and liaison offices.
2	Due Diligence	Assessing regulatory, financial, and operational risks for foreign investors.
3	Regulatory Approvals	Preparation and submission of FDI applications to DOI and IBN, including sector-specific filings.
4	Company Incorporation	Drafting and filing of Memorandum & Articles, shareholder agreements, and capital injection protocols.
5	Post-Investment Compliance	Ongoing compliance services covering corporate governance, tax filings, and repatriation of profits.
6	Cross-Border M&A & Project Finance	Assistance with acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing arrangements in FDI projects.

 

The firm caters to diverse industries, including:

 

a. Tourism & Hospitality: Hotel registrations, travel agency licenses. 

b. Energy & Infrastructure: Project-specific approvals and PPP agreements. 

c. Technology & Startups: IT firm registrations and fintech compliance. 

d.Manufacturing & Trade: Factory licenses, export-import codes. 

e.Construction: Construction Company Registration. License  

f. Telecom and Affiliated Service   

g. Service Industry  

 

 

The major law governing foreign investment in Nepal are as mentioned:

a. Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act 2019 (2075) ("FITTA"),

b. Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Rule, 2020 (2076),

c. Industrial Enterprises Act, 2020 (2076) (“IEA”),

d. Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1962 (2019) (“FERA”) and 

e. Public Private Partnership and Investment Act, 2019 (2075) (“PPP Act”).

 

Foreign investment is subject to approval.  The authorities listed below grant FDI permission depending on the investment level:

 

Investment Amount	Approving Authority
For NPR 6 billion or Less	Department of Industry (DOI)
Above NPR 6 billion and Hydropower project more than 200 MW	Investment Board of Nepal (IBN)

 

The procedure of foreign investment approval is mentioned herein:

Step 1: Foreign investment approval from the Department of Industry (“DOI”) or Investment Board Nepal ("IBN") 

Step 2: Incorporation of the company at the Office of Company Registrar ("OCR")

Step 3: Business registration at Local Ward Office

Step 4 :Tax registration at Inland Revenue Office

Step 5: Registration of Industry at DOI

Step 6: Obtaining Non-Blacklisted Certificate from Credit Information Bureau ("CIB")  

Step 7: Obtaining approval to inject the foreign investment from the local bank wherein the subsidiary company has maintained its account 

Step 8: Submitting statutory notice to Nepal Rastra Bank notifying injection of foreign investment 

 

 

Bhandari Law and Partners has written various authoritative guides on FDI, including the FDI Approval Process, Automatic Route of FDI, and sector‑specific FDI publications on IT enterprises and hotel registrations.  Their views drive policy conversations and provide clarity on complicated investment rules, garnering reputation among Nepal’s foremost FDI practitioners. 

 

The legal firm has advised top 500 Fortune Company of the world including countries from UK, USA, Hongkong, Singapore, China, India, Dubai, Cayman Islands, Australia, Canada, Germany, South Korea, Luxemburg etc.  While advising the FDI companies law company have worked with by collaborating with top ranked international law firms as Linklaters, Backer and MCkenzie, DLA Piper, Landing Law, Clifford Chance, Zhong Lun Law company, King & Wood Mallesons, Wong Partnership LLP, Duane Morris & Selvam LLP etc.  

 

 

a. Comprehensive End‑to‑End Service: the legal firm delivers  Due diligence → regulatory permissions → incorporation → compliance → repatriation.  

b. Deep knowledge in FITTA, Industrial Enterprises, FERA, and PPP Acts qualifies one as regulatory master. 

c. Multilingual & Global: Services in four languages, supplied by internationally educated lawyers.  

d. Offices in Kathmandu serve entire Nepal from a national perspective. 

e. Trusted by Leaders: Advising global enterprises, DFIs, bank and financial institution, diplomatic missions, foreign law firm and government agencies.  

f. Proven Dispute Resolution: Successful representation in arbitration and Court litigation.  

g. Thought Leadership: Authoritative guides that inform policy and practice. 

 

 

 

Foreign investors often face problems like contractual disputes or regulatory changes.  Bhandari Law and Partners mitigates risks through: 

 

Arbitration: Representing clients under Nepal’s Arbitration Act and international conventions. 

Litigation: Resolving shareholder issues, tax disputes, and breaches of investment treaties . 

Mediation: Negotiating settlements to maintain commercial ties and reputations.

 

 

Just starting is registering the FDI corporation. Maintaining compliance with Nepal’s corporate laws and regulations is vital for sustained business operations.  The company provides FDI comp[any full-service post-registration support including:

 

a. 3-month compliance  

b. Recording of investment at Nepal Rastra Bank  

c. Annual reporting to the Office of the Company Registrar 

d. Renewal of licenses and permissions 

e. Assistance with corporate filings and updates 

f. Advising on labor law matters  

g. Assist on general operation of the company.  

 

This all-in-one strategy helps clients stay compliant and focus on developing their businesses. 

 

 

 Top FDI lawyers in Nepal, Bhandari Law and Partners mix local regulatory competence with worldwide strategic understanding. Whether you're starting a tech company or entering Nepal's hydropower industry, their team turns legal obstacles into possibilities.

 

With a legacy since 1989, a specialized FDI practice, and a team of professionals lead by founding partners Advocate Thahar Bahadur Bhandari and Advocate Nabin Bhandari, Bhandari Law and Partners stands unchallenged as the top FDI lawyers in Nepal.  Their comprehensive regulatory awareness, sectoral expertise, dispute‑resolution prowess, and thought leadership help foreign investors to navigate Nepal’s evolving FDI market comfortably and successfully. 

 

Contacts :

Phone Number: +977 9808811027, +977 9849964619 (also available in what’s app and viber)

Email: info@lawbhandari.com

Location: Park Ln Road, Buddhanagar-10, Kathmandu, Nepal.