Education Consultancy Company Registration Process in Nepal

This article provides a step-by-step guide for individuals and businesses interested in setting up an education consultancy company in Nepal. It covers the governing laws, responsible authorities, detailed registration procedures, required documents, financial requirements, compliance obligations, and timelines involved in obtaining a license to operate.

If you are a domestic entrepreneur, this guide will help you understand the legal and practical framework for incorporating an education consultancy in Nepal.

"Educational Consultancy" means the consultancy to be rendered on the students wishing to study in native or foreign countries as per Codes of Conduct on Educational Consultancy Service, 2063 (2006). The education consultancy sector in Nepal is expanding rapidly as more students pursue higher education abroad, attracting both domestic and foreign investment.

The establishment and operation of education consultancies in Nepal are primarily governed by the following laws:

The education consultancy sector requires special approvals and is regulated by the following authorities:

The registration of an education consultancy in Nepal, along with the procurement of the necessary license from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, must be completed by adhering to the sequential steps outlined below. Each stage of the process involves specific documentation requirements, compliance with applicable regulatory standards, and the fulfillment of procedural formalities as prescribed by the governing authorities.

Step 1: Company Registation before Office of Company Registrar
Step 2: Obtain PAN before Tax Office
Step 3: Ward office registration in respective local government
Step 4: Bank Account Setup for Company in local bank
Step 5: Obtaining Share Registry from OCR after Injecting the Investment Amount
Step 5: Obtain License from Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

After incorporation of the company, to run the operation license needs to be obtained from department of education under the Provincial Education Ministry.

The entire process typically takes around 6 weeks, depending on the completeness of documents and processing time:

a. Company Registration: About 2 weeks.

b. Share Registry and Capital Deposit: After registration, the investment amount must be deposited and the share registry obtained.

c. License Issuance: Licensing from the Provincial Education Ministry takes an additional 2–3 weeks.

If the share registry process is completed smoothly, the overall timeline remains around 6 weeks.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can be granted in education consultancy businesses in Nepal with up to 51% foreign ownership, provided that a 49% stake is held by a Nepali partner. The regulation of such FDI investments falls under the Department of Industry (DOI) or Investment Board of Nepal. However, the approval of FDI in the education consultancy sector is subject to the discretion of the approval Ministry of Education as DOI takes prior approval from the Ministry before providing the FDI approval. 

Date of Publication: 23 April 2025

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