International Registration
your Nepal entity, set up right.
Establishing a business presence in Nepal as a foreign company involves the Department of Industry, the Company Registrar, the IRD, and potentially sector-specific regulators. Skillwiz navigates every layer — advising on the right structure and managing all filings — so your Nepal operation is legally sound from day one.
Choose your Nepal structure
Four options for foreign companies — each with different rights, restrictions, and obligations.
Liaison Office
For foreign companies that want a Nepal presence for coordination, market research, and promotion — but not direct trading.
- Department of Industry (DOI) approval
- Company Registrar notification
- PAN registration for office operations
- Office lease and address registration
- Annual reporting setup
Branch Office
Allows a foreign company to conduct approved business activities directly in Nepal without a separate legal entity.
- DOI foreign investment approval
- Branch office registration with Company Registrar
- Full PAN/VAT registration
- Bank account opening support
- Sector-specific license advisory
Joint Venture
A jointly owned entity between a foreign company and a Nepali partner — required in restricted sectors or preferred for market access.
- JV agreement drafting and review
- DOI approval for foreign investment portion
- Company incorporation in Nepal
- Shareholding structure advisory
- Partner due diligence support
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
100% foreign-owned private limited company in Nepal, permitted in most unrestricted sectors.
- DOI foreign investment approval
- Company incorporation (Pvt. Ltd.)
- PAN/VAT and IRD registration
- Director/shareholder structure advisory
- Ongoing compliance setup
Registration process
From structure decision to fully operational entity.
Structure Advisory
We advise on the optimal entity type based on your sector, investment size, and business objectives.
Document Preparation
We prepare and arrange legalisation of all parent company documents required by Nepal authorities.
DOI & Registration
We file for foreign investment approval with DOI and complete registration with the Company Registrar.
Tax & Bank Setup
We complete PAN/VAT registration, bank account opening support, and compliance framework setup.
Common questions
What foreign companies ask before entering Nepal.
Ready to establish your Nepal entity?
Book a free consultation and we'll advise on the right structure, timeline, and costs for your specific situation.