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Temporary relief measures for Taxpayers in Nepal amidst COVID-19

Extension of due date for filing returns The due date for filing eTDS, VAT and Excise returns, and payment of TDS, VAT, Excise Duty for the month of Falgun 2076 which becomes due on 25 Chaitra 2076 (7 April 2020) has been extended to 25 Baishak 2077 (7 May 2020). Due date for Depositing 2nd installment of advance tax The due date for deposit of the 2nd installment of Advance Tax that would have been due on 30 Chaitra 2076 (12 April 2020) has now been extended to 31 Baishak 2077 (13 May 2020). Tax relief for contributions to the Corona Infection Prevention Control and Treatment Fund Any amount contributed by a person (individual, couple or entity) to the Corona Infection Prevention Control and Treatment Fund established by the Government of Nepal and it's state shall be allowed as a deductible expense while calculating taxable income for the current Fiscal Year. Note: The above points were part of the relief measures announced by the Finance Minister on 29 March 2020.

How much does it cost to register Private Firm in Nepal?

Registration Fee for the private firm depends on the proposed capital of the firm.  Private Firm Registration Rules, 2076 (12th Amendment) has currently made a provision of six brackets with a maximum fee of NRs. 75,000. Through the amendment, the Government of Nepal has also tried to attract those representing Women, Dalit, and Deprived Sector to the business with the waiver of 50% on each bracket. The list below gives us the ceiling and the registration fee per ceiling. 1) NRs. 1,000 for Capital up to Nrs. 1,000,000 (One million or Ten lakh) 2) NRs. 5,000 for the capital above NRs. 1,000,000 upto NRs. 5,000,000 ( Five million or Fifty lakh) 3) NRs. 10,000 for the capital above NRs. 5,000,00 upto NRs. 10,000,000 (Ten million or One crore) 4) NRs. 50,000 for the capital above NRs. 10,000,000 upto NRs. 100,000,000 (Hundred million or Ten Crore) 5) NRs. 75,000 for the capital above NRs. 100,000,000 For those representing Women, Dalit and Deprived Sector registration fe

Statement of Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statement for NPOs

Statement of Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements are an integral element of the financial statements.  All the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates, and caveats used in the preparation of the financial statements are part of this document. As such, it helps users to read the financial statement properly. The objective is to disclose the accounting events that cannot be displayed in the body of the financial statements that exert significant influence or are necessary for an understanding of the financial statements. It also helps users in predicting the entity's future cash flows and, in particular, their timing and certainty. What does it normally contain? Introduction of the non-profit organization (NPO) and its activities The accounting policies adopted by non-profit organizations (including revenue recognition criteria for assets, liabilities, income, and expenses) Nature of the organization The contents of the cash and cash equivalents Hi

Application Open for The Fulbright Fellowship for Nepali Citizens

The Fulbright Commission announces the 2020 competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Nepalese Students for Master's Level Study in the United States of America (USA). Those selected will begin in August-September 2021. What does it cover? The program provides all expenses (including Travel) for a master's degree program of up to two years at selected US Universities, in any field except for medicine and nursing. Who can apply? Those who have completed their SLC (or equivalent) from rural areas, women, minorities, and people from under-served populations are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about the application and essay tips, please visit   Question and Answer sessions for the program will be held at USEF-Nepal, Aakriti Marg, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu on the following dates: March 5, 10 AM to 12 NOON March 20, 2 PM to 4PM April 3, 2 PM to 4PM Deadline for submission of application: 4PM, Friday, April 10, 2020