FDI services in nepal
At Juris Nepal Law Associates, we provide end-to-end legal solutions for foreign investors looking to establish or expand their business in Nepal. From project approval to company registration, compliance, and repatriation of profits, our team ensures a smooth investment process while safeguarding your legal interests.
AT JNLA, all the FDI processes for document preparations, approvals and supports were seamless. A Great Experience as a foreign investor.
- Zhang, FDI Investor
Typical FDI Process Timeline in Nepal
- Day 1–5 → Preparation of documents (Project Report, JVA, FCC, incorporation papers, etc.)
- Day 6–15 → Submission to Department of Industry (DoI) for Foreign Investment Approval
- Day 16–30 → Company registration with Office of the Company Registrar (OCR)
- Day 31–45 → Tax registration, PAN/VAT registration, and other statutory registrations
- Day 46–60 → Approval for foreign investment transfer through Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
- Day 61–90 → Capital inflow, setup of bank accounts, machinery import approvals if applicable
- Day 91–120 → Operational approvals (location, production capacity, electricity, labor, etc.)
- Day 121 onwards → Ongoing compliance support, repatriation procedures, and regulatory liaison
Our Comprehensive FDI Services Include:
# Approval from the Department of Industry (DoI)
# Company registration and corporate structuring
# Compliance with Nepal’s investment laws & regulations
# Drafting and registration of Share Purchase, Loan, and Technology Transfer Agreements
# Assistance with repatriation of capital, dividends, and expatriate salaries
# Liaison with regulatory bodies for operational approvals (location change, capacity change, extension, license renewal, etc.)
# Guidance on minimum investment threshold (NPR 20 million) and sector-specific restrictions
# Preparation and submission of all required legal documents and applications
FOREIGN INVESTMENT FAQS:
- Open Sectors: Most industries are open.
- Restricted Sectors: Cottage industries, personal services (beauty parlour, tailoring, driving schools, etc.), arms & ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials, real estate, local catering, poultry, fisheries, rural tourism, consultancy (beyond 51% FDI), and others.
- Minimum Investment: NPR 20 million (no upper limit).
- Equity Restrictions: Certain industries have caps (e.g., consultancy max. 51%, airlines 80%, telecom 80%, casino requires a local partner).
- Repatriation: Up to 75% of expatriate salaries/allowances can be sent abroad.
- Ownership: Investors can establish a single-owned company (except in restricted industries).
- Equal Treatment: Both local and foreign investors enjoy the same facilities and incentives under Nepali law.
Required Documents We Handle for You:
# Project Report
# Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable)
# Citizenship certificate of local partner / company incorporation docs
# Passport of foreign investor / company incorporation docs abroad
# Bio-data / Company profile of foreign investor
# Financial Credibility Certificate (FCC) from home country bank
# Authority letter for representation
At Juris Nepal Law Associates, we manage the entire FDI process—from documentation and approvals to compliance and operational legal support. Our experienced team ensures that your investment journey in Nepal is secure, transparent, and efficient.