Foreign investment work is judged years later, at the moment of repatriation. That is the test every file we open is built to pass.
What this covers
- Sector eligibility check before any money or commitment moves
- Foreign investment approval application at the Department of Industry, or the Investment Board where the scale requires it
- Company incorporation or share transfer structuring for the investment
- Nepal Rastra Bank recording of the inward remittance
- Share issue against recorded foreign capital and issue of share certificates
- Joint venture and shareholder agreements between Nepali and foreign partners
- Technology transfer, royalty and licensing agreement approval
- Repatriation of dividend, capital and sale proceeds when the time comes
What you will need
- Passport of the individual investor, or incorporation documents of the investing company, notarised and legalised as required
- Board resolution of the investing company approving the investment
- Bank reference or financial credibility certificate for the investor
- Project report and proposed investment amount
- Proposed shareholding structure and details of any Nepali partner
- Biodata or profile of the investor
What you receive
- Foreign investment approval letter
- Company incorporated or shares transferred, as structured
- Nepal Rastra Bank recording of the remitted capital
- Share certificates issued against the recorded investment
- A documented file that supports repatriation later
How it works online
- Talk to us. Describe the business and what you need by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or the enquiry form.
- Receive a written scope and quote. Professional fees are shown separately from government fees and third party costs.
- Send your documents. You get an exact list for your case, and scanned copies are enough for most steps.
- Get updates at every stage. Including the stages where a government office has not yet responded.
- Receive the outcome. Certificates and records are delivered digitally, with originals arranged where required.
Questions about foreign direct investment
What is the single most common mistake foreign investors make in Nepal?
Sending money before approval, or sending it through a channel that cannot be recorded. Unrecorded capital is extremely difficult to repatriate, and unwinding it costs far more than doing the approval first.
Can I invest as an individual, or do I need a company abroad?
Both are possible. Individuals invest with passport based documentation, corporate investors with incorporation documents and a board resolution. The choice affects documentation, tax treatment and how easy the exit is.
Which sectors are closed to foreign investment?
Nepal maintains a negative list, and some open sectors carry conditions. The list is revised from time to time, so we confirm the current position for your specific activity before you commit anything.
How do I get my money out later?
Through the Nepal Rastra Bank repatriation process, once tax obligations are settled. How smooth that is depends almost entirely on how well the entry was documented. This is why we treat the entry file as the exit file.
Do I need to travel to Nepal?
Generally no. Most of the process runs on documents and an authorised representative. Some banks require the investor to appear for account opening, and we tell you in advance if that applies.