Supreme Court of Nepal Reiterates Protection for Well-Known Foreign Trademarks Against Bad-Faith Registration
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Liquor Business Registration in Nepal: Licences, Fees and Process
Starting a liquor business in Nepal requires the correct business registration, excise licence and, for certain activities, additional regulatory approvals. The requirements differ depending on whether you plan to operate a liquor shop, bar, restaurant, wholesale or distribution business, import or export liquor, or establish a brewery, winery or distillery.The...
Montessori School Registration in Nepal: Process, Requirements and Legal Guide
Montessori school registration in Nepal requires compliance with two distinct legal tracks firstly, registration of the operating entity itself, and separate approval from the competent education authority to operate a pre-primary education centre. A company registered at the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR) cannot lawfully operate a school until it has...
Can Public Entities Escape Arbitral Awards? Nepal Supreme Court on Arbitral Finality and Public Policy
BACKGROUND OF THE CASEIn Khandachakra Municipality v. High Court Surkhet (Jumla Bench) and others, Writ No. 082-WO-1070, decided on 16 June 2026, the Supreme Court of Nepal reaffirmed that proceedings under Section 30 of the Arbitration Act, 1999 (Arbitration Act)) do not permit courts to reconsider the merits, evidence or technical findings underlying an...
Nepal Opening up to International Capital Markets in 2026
IntroductionNepal’s debt financing landscape is undergoing its most significant statutory overhaul in years. Three parallel developments are converging in 2026. The first is a draft amendment to the Public Debt Management Act, 2079 that would allow the sovereign to issue foreign currency denominated government securities for the first time. The second is...
Hire Purchase Company Registration in Nepal: Complete 2026 Amendment Guide
Registering a hire purchase company in Nepal means meeting requirements set by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the Company Act 2063, and as of 11 August 2026 a major sixth amendment to NRB’s hire purchase policy that rewrites the rules on licensing, capital, interest rates, and compliance. If you’re starting a new hire purchase company or already run...
TOURISM ACT, 2035 (1978)
TOURISM ACT, 2035 (1978)Date of Royal Seal and Publication: 2035.5.25 (1978)Prepared by Niti Partners and Associates, a leading law firm in Nepal.Amending Acts:1. Tourism (First Amendment) Act, 2042 (1985) – 2042.7.142. Administration of Justice Act, 2048 (1991) – 2048.2.163. Tourism (Second Amendment) Act, 2053 (1997) – 2053.10.234. Act...
HOTEL, LODGE, RESTAURANT AND RESORT, BAR AND TOUR GUIDE RULES, 2038 (1981)
Government of NepalMinistry of Culture, Tourism and Civil AviationDepartment of TourismHOTEL, LODGE, RESTAURANT AND RESORT, BAR AND TOUR GUIDE RULES, 2038 (1981) Prepared by Niti Partners and Associates is a leading law firm in Nepal.Date of Publication in Nepal Gazette:2038.05.29 (14 September 1981)First Amendment Date:2071.08.29 (15 December 2014)In exercise...
NRN Law of Nepal: NRN Card, NRN Citizenship, Visa and Property Rights in Nepal | Best NRN Lawyer
Nepal has established a legal framework to recognize and facilitate the relationship between Nepal and Nepali citizens or persons of Nepali origin living abroad. The principal legislation governing Non-Resident Nepalis (“NRNs”) is the Non-Resident Nepali Act, 2064 (2008) and the Non-Resident Nepali Rules, 2066 (2009). In addition, the Constitution of Nepal,...
Hydropower Project Registration in Nepal: Notes for Developers and Lenders (2026)
Nepal’s hydropower sector still runs on a licensing regime built around the Electricity Act, 2049 (1992) and the Companies Act, 2063 (2006), with a cluster of sector-specific policies layered on top over three decades. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI) retains policy oversight and licensing authority. The Department of...