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Foreign investment in Nepal
Entry-to-exit advice for foreign investors, including approvals, due diligence, incorporation, tax registration and repatriation.
When legal advice may help
Are you planning or changing an investment in Nepal?
A foreign investment may require sector review, investment approval, company or branch registration, tax registration and banking records. The route depends on the investor, activity and source of funds.
- An investor is choosing between a company, branch or another structure.
- The proposed activity requires foreign-investment or sector approval.
- The investor needs incorporation, due diligence or transaction documents.
- Dividend, loan or investment proceeds are to be repatriated.
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Work within this practice area
- Investment entry and approval strategy
- Company incorporation and tax registration
- Regulatory liaison and due diligence
- Income repatriation and continuing compliance
Before an initial review
What should you prepare?
- the investor’s identity or corporate registration records;
- the proposed activity, investment amount and ownership structure;
- draft agreements and source-of-funds records; and
- any existing approval, company or banking documents.
What happens after you contact the firm?
A lawyer reviews the investor and proposed activity, identifies the approval and registration route, and prepares the required legal documents. Banking, tax and sector steps are coordinated with the responsible professionals and authorities.
What affects scope and fees?
Sector, investment structure, investor jurisdiction, document authentication and approval requirements affect scope and fees. The firm confirms both after reviewing the proposal.
What should you keep in mind?
Approval to invest does not replace company, tax, banking or sector compliance. Keep evidence of approved investment and banking channels for future reporting or repatriation.
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Discuss a foreign investment proposal
Send the proposed activity, ownership, investment amount and available investor documents.