If you are a Non-Resident Nepali planning to invest back home, understanding the documents required for company registration Nepal is the single most important first step. Most delays for NRNs happen not because of complex laws, but because of incomplete or improperly prepared documents.
This guide is written specifically for NRNs and foreign-based Nepali founders. It reflects real regulatory practice at Nepal’s company registrar, banks, and investment authorities. By the end, you will know exactly what to prepare, why each document matters, and how to avoid common rejections.
Nepal welcomes NRN investment. However, the approval process is document-driven. Every authority relies on your paperwork to assess eligibility, ownership, and compliance.
Poor documentation leads to:
Application rejection or resubmission
Delays in PAN and bank account opening
Issues in FDI or NRN investment approval
Future problems with repatriation of profit
Getting the documentation right at the start saves weeks, sometimes months.
Company registration in Nepal is regulated primarily under:
Companies Act, 2006
Non-Resident Nepali Act, 2008
Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act (FITTA), 2019
Income Tax Act, 2002
Company incorporation applications are filed with the Office of Company Registrar (OCR), followed by tax and banking registrations.
This section covers the core documents required for company registration Nepal when the promoter is an NRN.
These documents establish your identity and NRN status.
Required documents:
Valid passport copy
NRN ID card issued by Nepal Government
Overseas address proof (utility bill or bank statement)
Passport-size photographs
Important note:
All foreign documents must be notarized. Some may require apostille depending on jurisdiction.
Before registration, the company name must be reserved with OCR.
Documents required:
Online name reservation application
Brief description of proposed business activities
Name approval is usually valid for 35 days.
The MOA defines the legal scope of your company.
Key contents:
Company objectives
Authorized capital
Shareholding structure
Registered office address
For NRNs, the objectives must align with sectors open to NRN or foreign investment.
The AOA governs internal management.
It includes:
Share transfer rules
Director appointment procedures
Voting rights
Dividend policy
Poorly drafted AOA often causes future shareholder disputes.
These statutory forms formally apply for registration.
They capture:
Company details
Share capital structure
Director and shareholder information
Forms must exactly match MOA and AOA details.
NRN founders must submit sworn declarations.
These include:
Consent to act as director
Declaration of non-disqualification
Beneficial ownership declaration
Signatures must match passport records.
Every company must have a Nepal address.
Accepted documents:
Rental agreement or ownership certificate
Consent letter from property owner
Virtual addresses are not accepted.
If the NRN shareholder is a foreign company, additional documents apply.
Required documents:
Board resolution approving Nepal investment
Certificate of incorporation of parent company
Shareholding structure of parent entity
All must be notarized and, if applicable, apostilled.
Passport and NRN ID
Name reservation approval
Memorandum of Association
Articles of Association
OCR incorporation forms
Director and shareholder declarations
Registered office address proof
Board resolutions (if applicable)
Company incorporation is only the first stage.
After OCR approval, you must prepare:
PAN registration application
Bank account opening forms
Capital commitment declaration
Investment approval documents (if applicable)
These are essential before operations can begin.
| Area | NRN Company | Foreign Company |
|---|---|---|
| Identity proof | NRN ID + Passport | Passport only |
| Investment approval | Simplified | Mandatory FITTA approval |
| Capital repatriation | Allowed | Allowed with conditions |
| Compliance burden | Moderate | Higher |
| Processing timeline | Faster | Slower |
This comparison helps NRNs choose the correct entry route.
Avoid these frequent errors:
Using expired passports
Mismatch between MOA and OCR forms
Objectives covering restricted sectors
Unnotarized foreign documents
Incorrect share capital calculations
These mistakes are the top causes of rejection.
With complete documents:
Name approval: 1–2 working days
Company registration: 3–5 working days
PAN registration: 1–2 working days
Incomplete documentation can extend this to several weeks.
Keep digital and physical copies of all submitted documents. Banks and tax offices frequently request historical records.
Yes. An NRN ID is required to qualify under the NRN investment framework. Without it, you are treated as a foreign investor.
Partially. Name reservation and incorporation filing are online, but physical verification and signatures are still required.
Not always. NRN investments often follow a simplified route unless the sector triggers FITTA thresholds.
Yes. Nepal law allows 100 percent ownership by an NRN in permitted sectors.
Core documents are submitted in English. Some supporting forms may require Nepali translation.
Understanding the documents required for company registration Nepal is critical for NRNs investing from abroad. With correct preparation, the process is efficient and predictable. Most problems arise from avoidable documentation errors, not legal barriers.
If you plan carefully, Nepal offers a smooth pathway for NRNs to establish and grow businesses at home.
If you want your documents reviewed, drafted, and filed without delays, speak with our Nepal incorporation specialists today. We support NRNs end-to-end, from documentation to compliance and banking.