Corporate, regulatory and transactional advice under one roof
Doing business in Nepal means working across several regulators: the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR) under the Companies Act, 2063 (2006), the Nepal Rastra Bank on foreign exchange and lending, the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) on capital markets, the Department of Industry on industrial licensing, and sector regulators for banking, insurance, telecoms and energy. We help you map the approvals that apply, obtain them efficiently, and keep your company continuously compliant.
Our corporate lawyers advise on the full transaction lifecycle: from choosing the right structure and drafting the commercial contract, to securing regulatory consents and managing post-completion filings, so deals close cleanly and risk is controlled.
Our regulatory & transactional services
- Business Structuring & Risk Mitigation: choosing the right entity, shareholding and contractual structure for your objectives and risk appetite.
- Corporate Governance: board and shareholder frameworks, statutory registers, AGM/EGM compliance and director duties under the Companies Act, 2063.
- Regulatory Approvals & Licensing: identifying and obtaining OCR, Department of Industry, Nepal Rastra Bank, SEBON and sector-regulator consents.
- Commercial Contracts: drafting and negotiating supply, distribution, agency, services and shareholder agreements enforceable under Nepali law.
- International Trade & Customs: import/export documentation, customs and cross-border payment compliance.
- Dispute Management: early risk assessment, contractual remedies and coordination of litigation or arbitration where needed.
Who regulates your business in Nepal?
The right answer depends on your sector. Most companies deal with the OCR for incorporation and annual filings and the Inland Revenue Department for tax; businesses with foreign investment also engage the Department of Industry (or the Investment Board Nepal for large projects) and the Nepal Rastra Bank. Listed and securities-issuing companies fall under SEBON, while banks, insurers, telecoms and hydropower have their own regulators. We help you build a single compliance calendar across all of them.
Stay compliant, stay fundable. Clean corporate records and up-to-date regulatory filings are the first thing investors, lenders and acquirers check. We keep your compliance house in order so opportunities are never delayed by avoidable gaps.
Frequently asked questions
Which authority regulates companies in Nepal?
Companies are registered with and regulated by the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR) under the Companies Act, 2063 (2006). Depending on the sector and ownership, additional approvals may be required from the Department of Industry, Nepal Rastra Bank, SEBON or a sector regulator.
Do I need separate approvals beyond company registration?
Often yes. Company registration establishes the legal entity, but many activities require further licensing (for example, industry registration, foreign-investment approval, or a sector-specific licence). We identify and obtain the full set of approvals your business needs.