FAQ on Company Registration in Nepal by Nepali Citizens

Yes. To legally operate any business in Nepal, you must register it under the appropriate law.

You can choose among different business entities options such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or local business registration.

  Nepal recognizes the following main business forms:

1. Sole Proprietorship Firm
2. Partnership Firm
3. Limited Liability Company (Private or Public)
4. Local Business (registered at the ward office)

A Limited Liability Company is recommended because it provides limited liability, a distinct legal identity, and perpetual succession.

You need to confirm the following before registration:

1. Company Name – Must be unique and approved by OCR .
2. Registered Address – Official address for correspondence.
3. Capital – Amount shareholders will invest.
4. Business Objectives – Clearly defined, related business goals.

• The name must consist of at least two words.

• It must not be identical to an existing company.

• Check domain name availability for website purposes.

• Perform a trademark search at the Department of Industry (DOI) to avoid the conflicting name with trademark in days to come.

• Private Limited Company: No statutory minimum; typically NPR 100,000.

• Public Limited Company: Minimum NPR 1,00,00,000.

1. Application in the standard format

2. Memorandum of Association (MOA)

3. Articles of Association (AOA)

4. Citizenship/Passport/PAN of shareholders (in case investor is individual)

5. Corporate registration documents of investor (if investor is a company)

• Step 1: Reserve company name at OCR (takes 3–5 working days)
• Step 2:Submit all documents (MOA, AOA, etc.) to OCR
• Step 3: OCR verifies submitted documents
• Step 4: Pay registration fee and OCR issues Certificate of Incorporation
• Step 5: Execute House Rent Agreement for office space
• Step 6: Register for tax at the Inland Revenue Office (biometric required)
• Step 7: Register at the local Ward Office

For detail registration process you can check the following article : https://lawbhandari.com/publication/company-registration-process-in-nepal

No, not all companies require a separate license to operate after company registration. However, certain types of businesses in regulated sectors must obtain a license from the relevant government authority before commencing operations. The type of license and the issuing authority depend on the nature of the business which are mentioned on below table : 

Tentatively 10–15 working days.

After incorporation, companies must complete:

1. Bank Account Opening

2. Capital Injection by Shareholders

3. Initial Compliance (within 3 months):

   • Register office address

   • Appoint auditor

   • Form board of directors

4. Share Distribution and Shareholder Registry

5. Annual Compliances:

   • Conduct AGM within 1 year of incorporation

   • Submit audited financial statements to OCR annually

Failure to comply with post-registration obligations (AGM, auditor appointment, etc.), it shall result in penalties and late fees by OCR.

Unlike sole proprietorships and partnerships, Limited Liability Companies do not require renewal every year. However, annual reporting and AGM compliance are mandatory.

Registering a company name with OCR does not provide trademark protection. To secure exclusive rights, you must apply for trademark registration at the Department of Industry (DOI).

Check the detail article for trademark registration process in Nepal on the following link : Trademark Registration in Nepal

Date of Publication: October 29 , 2025 

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