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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 fees shall be as follows:

1) NRs. 500 for Capital up to Nrs. 1,000,000 (One million or Ten lakh)
2) NRs. 2,500 for the capital above NRs. 1,000,000 upto NRs. 5,000,000 ( Five million or Fifty lakh)
3) NRs. 5,000 for the capital above NRs. 5,000,00 upto NRs. 10,000,000 (Ten million or One crore)
4) NRs. 25,000 or the capital above NRs. 10,000,000 upto NRs. 100,000,000 (Hundred million or Ten Crore)
5) NRs. 37,500 for the capital above NRs. 100,000,000
Does a private firm need to renew its registration? Yes, one needs to file an application for renewal and the fee will be 10% of the registration fee as mentioned above.

What if the renewal is not done? The firm can file an application up to 2077 Ashad by paying the 3 times the renewal fee of 10% of the registration and fine as follows:
1) those having capital up to NRs. 2,000,000 (Two million or Twenty lakh): NRs. 2500 per annum.
2) those having capital above NRs. 2,000,00: NRs. 5,000 per annum.

What about the ownership transfer? The fee will be the same as that for the new registration. The ceiling of 1 to 5 above will be applicable.

What if I have to change the name of the firm? 50% of the fee applicable for the new registration will be levied along with the application for the change of the name.

Can I obtain a duplicate copy of the registration certificate? Yes, the fee for the same is NRs. 300 only.

Where should one go for the registration or any other task related to a Private firm? 
a) Those to be involved/engaged in the Import and Export business: Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection Department.
b) For any other business: Concerned Department, and
c) For a business not having any legal premise: Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection Department.



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Location: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

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