Company Registration
Register a private or public limited company with the Office of Company Registrar.
Company Registration Guide Nepal (2026 Digital Update)
1. Introduction
Registration is managed by the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR). In 2026, the process is 100% paperless for Private Limited companies. Under the 2025 amendments, private companies can now have up to 101 shareholders (increased from 50).
2. Key Prerequisites
- Proposed Names: Prepare 3 unique names in both English and Nepali Unicode.
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): In 2026, most filings require a DSC for authentication.
- Authorized Capital: Decided based on your business scale (e.g., NPR 1 Lakh to 10 Crore+).
- Shareholders: Minimum 1 (for Private Ltd) and 7 (for Public Ltd).
3. Step-by-Step Registration Process
- Step 1: Name Reservation: Create an account on the OCR CAMIS Portal. Submit your name for approval (typically takes 1–2 days; Fee: NPR 100).
- Step 2: Prepare Documents: Draft the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA). Most startups now use the "Standard Template" provided by the OCR portal.
- Step 3: Online Submission: Upload scanned copies of shareholder citizenships, the application form, and witness details.
- Step 4: Digital Review: OCR officers will review the documents. If there are errors (comments), you must fix them and re-upload within the portal.
- Step 5: Revenue Payment: Once approved, pay the registration fee via ConnectIPS or eSewa.
- Step 6: Digital Certificate: Download your digitally signed Certificate of Incorporation, which now includes a QR Code for instant verification.
4. Government Fee Structure (2026)
| Authorized Capital | Registration Fee (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,00,000 | 1,000 |
| 1,00,001 to 5,00,000 | 4,500 |
| 5,00,001 to 25,00,000 | 9,500 |
| 25,00,001 to 1 Crore | 16,000 |
| Above 1 Crore | 16,000 + progressive slabs |
5. Post-Registration Mandatory Steps
Don't stop here! To start operations, you must:
- Apply for PAN/VAT at the Tax Office.
- Register with your local Ward Office and pay Business Tax.
- Open a Corporate Bank Account.
- Appoint an Auditor within 3 months and notify OCR.
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