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Foreign Expert Employment Legal Framework Nepal Introduction Hiring foreign experts in Nepal requires compliance with immigration, labor, and investment laws. Foreign nationals cannot work in Nepal without proper authorization from the Government of Nepal. The process is regulated mainly by the Labor Act, 2017, Immigration Act, 1992, and related Department of...

 Severance Pay Legal Framework in Nepal IntroductionSeverance pay refers to the financial compensation provided to an employee when employment is terminated under specific legal conditions such as redundancy, layoff, resignation eligibility, or company closure. In Nepal, severance and terminal benefits are governed by the Labor Act, 2017 (2074), Labor Rules,...

What is FDI IT and EdTech Company Registration Nepal FDI IT and EdTech company registration in Nepal is the legal process through which a foreign investor establishes or invests in a technology-based business such as software, outsourcing, or education technology platforms. The process is governed by the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2075 and...

What is FDI IT and EdTech Company Registration Nepal FDI IT and EdTech company registration in Nepal refers to the legal process through which a foreign investor establishes or invests in an information technology or education technology business within Nepal. This process is governed primarily by the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2075 and the...

What is IT Company Registration Process in NepalIT company registration in Nepal is the legal procedure of incorporating a business entity that provides information technology services under the framework of the Companies Act, 2063. The process begins with name reservation and continues with submission of incorporation documents to the Office of the Company...

What is IT Company Registration Process in NepalIT company registration in Nepal refers to the legal procedure of forming a business entity engaged in information technology services under the prevailing company laws. The process is governed primarily by the Companies Act, 2063 (2006). It involves incorporation of a private limited company or public company...

Probation Period Legal Framework in Nepal Introduction A probation period is an initial trial phase of employment during which an employer evaluates an employee’s performance, behavior, and suitability for a permanent role. In Nepal, probation is governed primarily by the Labor Act, 2017 (2074) and Labor Rules, 2018. During probation, employment is still...

Confidentiality Agreement Legal Framework in Nepal Introduction A confidentiality agreement, commonly known as a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), is a legally binding contract that protects sensitive business information from being disclosed or misused. In Nepal, confidentiality agreements are widely used in employment contracts, startup agreements, and...

Performance-Based Termination in Nepal IntroductionTermination for performance refers to ending an employment relationship due to consistent failure of an employee to meet expected job standards. In Nepal, such termination is regulated under the Labor Act, 2017 (2074) and Labor Rules, 2018, which require employers to follow fair procedures before dismissing an...

Intellectual Property Assignment in Nepal Introduction Intellectual property (IP) assignment is a legal mechanism through which ownership of created work—such as software code, applications, designs, and inventions—is transferred from the creator (usually an employee or contractor) to the company. In Nepal’s growing startup and IT ecosystem, IP assignment has...