Foreign investment in Nepal: approvals and compliance

Nepal is an emerging hub for energy, tourism, IT, infrastructure and agriculture investment, backed by liberal policies and bilateral treaties encouraging Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) across sectors.

Establishing an approved investment typically involves selecting the right structure, incorporating a Nepal entity, drafting MoA/AoA, and securing approvals from the Department of Industry or the Investment Board Nepal depending on investment size.

Ongoing compliance covers industry permits, labour law, taxation and regulatory requirements under FITTA, along with profit repatriation, foreign loan approval and currency compliance for banking and finance matters.