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Agencies |
Major Functions |
a. |
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies |
Formulate of policies and laws |
b. |
Industry and Investment Promotion Board |
Provide consent to industries that require permission |
c. |
Investment Board of Nepal |
Approve the foreign investment exceeding NRs. 6 billion and provide other facilitation |
d. |
Department of Industry (One Stop Service Center) |
Approve the foreign investment not exceeding NRs. 6 billion and provide industry administration related services |
e. |
Office of Company Registrar |
Register company and provide administration related services |
f. |
Nepal Rastra Bank |
Provide approval for bringing in foreign currency against approved investment, recording and repatriation |
Note: 100% (percent) foreign investment is not open for some sectors like casino, telecommunication and aviation. The rules of concerned regulating bodies are applicable.
Documents Required for Approval of Foreign Investment in Industry
Documents Required for Approval of Foreign Investment in Existing Industry through Share Purchase
Forms of Foreign Investment through Technology Transfer
Documents Required for Approval of Foreign Investment through Technology Transfer Agreement
Foreign investors or his/her authorized representative and family members shall receive business visa after they obtain approval for foreign investment as long as their investment exists. They should apply for visa extension to Department of Industry 1 month prior to expiry of their Visa. And, they have to attend in person when they apply for the first time for Visa.
Documents Required for the Business Visa along with the Application
Documents Required for the Non-Tourists Visa for Foreign Workers along with the Application
*Note: Incase of Non-tourist Visa, the application should be submitted sixty days ahead of Visa expiry date
Residential Visa:
In case of foreign investment equivalent or above 1 million US dollar at a time, a foreign investor or his/her representative and family members shall be recommended for the Residential Visa.
a. |
Approval of Foreign Investment |
Free (Deposit Rs.20,000/-) |
b. |
Company Registration |
As per Company Act |
c. |
Industry Registration |
Free |
d. |
Capital Currency against Foreign Investment |
Free |
e. |
Visa |
Fees as per immigration Act |
Director
info@doind.gov.np
01-5361168