Company Registration in Nepal (OCR)
Business structures you can register in Nepal
The right structure depends on ownership, liability, capital, and what you plan to do. We advise on the choice before filing anything — changing later costs more than choosing right.
| Structure | Registered with | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| Private Limited (Pvt. Ltd.) | Office of Company Registrar (OCR) | Most businesses — limited liability, 1–101 shareholders |
| Public Limited | OCR | Large ventures raising capital from the public (min. 7 promoters) |
| Sole proprietorship / private firm | Department of Commerce / local authority | Small single-owner trades and shops |
| Partnership firm | Department of Commerce | Professional practices and small joint ventures |
| Profit-not-distributing company / NGO | OCR / District Administration Office | Non-profit and social organizations |
The registration process, step by step
- 01Name reservation — we check availability and reserve your company name on OCR's online (CAMIS) system.
- 02Drafting — Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA & AOA) prepared to match your ownership, objectives, and capital structure.
- 03OCR filing — application submitted with shareholder citizenship copies, photos, and signed documents; queries from the registrar answered until the certificate is issued.
- 04PAN registration — the company is registered with the Inland Revenue Department, and for VAT too if required or beneficial.
- 05Post-registration setup — ward registration, bank account documentation, share lagat, company seal, and statutory registers so you are genuinely operational, not just incorporated.
Documents you'll need
- Proposed company name (we recommend 2–3 alternatives) and business objectives
- Citizenship certificates and passport-size photos of all shareholders/promoters
- Details of directors and the authorized signatory
- Registered office address, with rental agreement and landlord's consent where applicable
- Capital structure — authorized, issued, and paid-up capital, and shareholding ratio
How long does it take, and what does it cost?
A straightforward Pvt. Ltd. registration typically completes in 7–15 working days from name approval, depending on OCR's processing load and how quickly documents are signed. Government fees scale with authorized capital — from roughly NPR 1,000 for the smallest companies up to NPR 15,000 and beyond for higher capital brackets — plus drafting and professional fees, which we quote as one fixed package up front.
Use the free company name check on our homepage to see whether your preferred name is likely to be available before you commit to anything.
What comes after registration
Registration is the start of the compliance calendar, not the end. Within the first months, a new company must register for PAN, open its bank account, hold statutory meetings, and begin maintaining books of account. Every year after, it must file audited financial statements and an annual return with OCR, and an income tax return with the IRD.
Because Rolacon also provides bookkeeping, audit, and tax services, most clients simply stay with us after registration — one firm accountable for the whole chain, from incorporation to every annual filing after.
Frequently asked questions
Can I register a company in Nepal without visiting an office?
Largely yes. OCR's process runs through its online CAMIS system, and Rolacon prepares and files everything on your behalf. You sign the documents — physically or through an authorized representative — and we handle submissions, queries, and collection of the certificate.
What is the minimum capital for a Pvt. Ltd. in Nepal?
There is no general statutory minimum paid-up capital for a private limited company — you can register with a nominal amount, though certain regulated sectors (banking, insurance, and others) have their own capital requirements. Registration fees scale with the authorized capital you choose.
Should I register for VAT at the same time as PAN?
Only if your expected turnover crosses the threshold, your sector requires it, or your customers are VAT-registered businesses that need VAT invoices. We assess this during setup — registering unnecessarily creates monthly filing obligations you don't need yet.
Can Rolacon register an NGO or non-profit?
Yes. We register profit-not-distributing companies with OCR and assist with NGO registration at the District Administration Office and Social Welfare Council affiliation, including the drafting of statutes and objectives.
My company name was rejected — what now?
OCR rejects names that duplicate or closely resemble existing companies or protected words. We check availability before applying, prepare fallback names, and resubmit immediately if a reservation is declined — this is exactly why we ask for 2–3 alternatives up front.
Do you help foreign investors register companies?
Yes — foreign shareholders require foreign investment approval before OCR registration. See our Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) service for the full approval-to-repatriation process under FITTA.
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