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Nepal Company Registration Cost Calculator

कम्पनी दर्ता शुल्क क्याल्कुलेटर

Calculate official Office of the Company Registrar (OCR) registration fees, stamp duties, and estimated professional setup costs based on authorized share capital.

Calculate the exact statutory government registration fees and estimated setup costs to register a Private Limited, Public Limited, or Non-Profit company in Nepal based on authorized capital.

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Most startups, IT firms and small businesses register as Private Limited.
Rs 10,00,000 (10 Lakhs is a standard baseline capital).
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Include Ancillary Setup Costs:

Estimated Total Incorporation Cost—
Statutory OCR Registration Fee (सरकारी दस्तुर)
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Capital Tariff Bracket
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Municipality Ward Registration
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PAN / VAT Registration Fee (IRD)
Rs 0 (Free Government Service)
Company Seal & Stationery
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Professional Drafting / CA Fee
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Official OCR Registration Fee Slabs (Companies Act 2063)

Authorized Share CapitalPrivate Ltd. Fee (रु.)Public Ltd. Fee (रु.)
Up to Rs 1,00,000 (1 Lakh)Rs 1,000Rs 15,000 (Up to 1 Cr)
Rs 1,00,001 to Rs 5,00,000 (5 Lakhs)Rs 4,500
Rs 5,00,001 to Rs 25,00,000 (25 Lakhs)Rs 9,500
Rs 25,00,001 to Rs 1,00,00,000 (1 Crore)Rs 16,000
Rs 1,00,00,001 to Rs 2,00,00,000 (2 Crore)Rs 19,000Rs 40,000 (1 Cr to 10 Cr)
Rs 2,00,00,001 to Rs 3,00,00,000 (3 Crore)Rs 22,000
Rs 3,00,00,001 to Rs 4,00,00,000 (4 Crore)Rs 25,000
Rs 4,00,00,001 to Rs 5,00,00,000 (5 Crore)Rs 28,000Rs 70,000 (10 Cr to 50 Cr)
Rs 5,00,00,001 to Rs 10,00,00,000 (10 Crore)Rs 43,000
Above Rs 10 CroreRs 43,000 + Rs 30 / lakhRs 1,00,000 + Rs 30 / lakh (Above 50 Cr)
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About Nepal Company Registration Cost Calculator

Registering a company in Nepal involves statutory government fees paid to the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR - कम्पनी रजिष्ट्रारको कार्यालय), along with local government business tax at your municipality ward office and operational setup costs. Under the Nepal Companies Act 2063, government incorporation charges are tiered directly to your company's Authorized Capital (अधिकृत पूँजी).

Statutory Government Fee Slabs (OCR)

For a Private Limited company (प्रा.लि.), registration fees start at Rs 1,000 for authorized capital up to Rs 1 Lakh, increasing to Rs 4,500 up to Rs 5 Lakhs, Rs 9,500 up to Rs 25 Lakhs, and Rs 16,000 up to Rs 1 Crore. Public Limited companies pay a base fee of Rs 15,000 up to Rs 1 Crore, while non-profit distributing companies pay a flat fee of Rs 15,000.

Additional Costs to Expect

  • Municipality Ward Office (वडा कार्यालय): After receiving your OCR certificate and Inland Revenue PAN, local business registration is mandatory. Most wards charge between Rs 3,000 and Rs 10,000 based on nature of business and capital.
  • PAN / VAT Registration: 100% free government service at any Inland Revenue Office (IRO / करदाता सेवा कार्यालय).
  • Company Seals & Stationery: Company round seal, official letterhead, and physical share register book (~Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000).
  • Professional CA / Legal Consultation: If you hire a legal practitioner or Chartered Accountant to draft your Memorandum of Association (MoA - प्रबन्धपत्र) and Articles of Association (AoA - नियमावली), standard professional fees typically range between Rs 10,000 and Rs 25,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum authorized capital to register a company in Nepal?
Under the Companies Act 2063, there is no minimum capital requirement for Private Limited companies (it can be as low as Rs 1 Lakh). For Public Limited companies, the statutory minimum paid-up capital is Rs 1 Crore (unless specified higher by regulatory bodies like NRB or SEBON).
Can I register a company online myself without a lawyer or CA?
Yes. The Office of the Company Registrar operates an online portal (www.ocr.gov.np) where founders can reserve company names, submit draft MoA/AoA templates, upload citizenship scans, and pay government fees directly through connectIPS. Hiring a professional is optional.
Is there any fee to reserve a company name at OCR?
No. Name reservation on the official OCR portal is completely free.
How long does company registration take in Nepal?
With the current digital OCR system, name approval usually takes 1 to 3 business days. Document verification and certificate issuance typically conclude within 3 to 7 business days once statutory fees are remitted.
Do I have to pay VAT on company registration fees?
No. Statutory government revenue collected by OCR is tax-exempt. Professional legal consulting fees, if engaged from an agency, may attract 13% VAT.

Sources & further reading

  1. Office of the Company Registrar (OCR), Nepalocr.gov.np
  2. Nepal Companies Act 2063 (Schedule 1 Tariffs)lawcommission.gov.np
  3. Inland Revenue Department (IRD Nepal)ird.gov.np