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Introduction to PPA in NepalA Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Nepal is a legally binding contract between a power producer (independent power producer or IPP) and the electricity off-taker, primarily the Nepal Electricity Authority. The agreement defines the terms under which electricity generated by hydropower, solar, wind, or other renewable energy projects...

Introduction to Branch Office Registration in NepalA Branch Office in Nepal is a legal extension of a foreign company that is permitted to carry out commercial activities in Nepal within the scope approved by the Government of Nepal. Unlike a liaison office, a branch office can generate revenue, enter contracts, and conduct business operations in Nepal, subject...

Introduction to Liaison Office Registration in NepalA Liaison Office in Nepal is a non-commercial representative office established by a foreign company to conduct limited activities such as market research, coordination, promotion, and communication with Nepalese stakeholders. It does not engage in income-generating or commercial transactions within...

Introduction to IT and Edu-Tech Foreign Direct Investment in NepalForeign Direct Investment (FDI) in the IT and Edu-Tech sector in Nepal refers to capital investment made by foreign individuals, companies, or institutions in information technology services, software development, digital platforms, and education technology businesses operating in Nepal. The...

Introduction to OCR NepalThe Office of Company Registrar (OCR) in Nepal is the central government authority responsible for company incorporation, regulation, and administration under the Companies Act, 2063 (2006). It operates under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies and functions as the primary institution for legal recognition of business...

Introduction to EXIM Code in NepalEXIM Code registration in Nepal is a mandatory legal requirement for any business entity involved in import and export activities. The term “EXIM Code” refers to the Export Import Code issued by the Department of Customs under the Government of Nepal. It functions as a...

Introduction to Department of Industry in NepalThe Department of Industry (DOI) in Nepal is a key government authority responsible for the administration, regulation, and facilitation of industrial development in the country. It operates under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies and plays a central role in promoting investment, registering...

Introduction to Cheque Bounce Cases in Nepal Cheque bounce cases in Kathmandu fall under a well-defined criminal and banking regulatory framework. In Nepal, cheque dishonour is treated as a financial offence governed primarily by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 2034 (1977) along with relevant provisions of the Criminal Code, 2074 (2017). A cheque bounce...

Introduction to Corporate Law Practice in Kathmandu Corporate law in Kathmandu operates within a structured legal and regulatory system that governs business formation, operation, compliance, and dispute resolution. Nepal’s corporate legal framework is primarily defined by the Companies Act, 2063 (2006), the Contract Act, 2056 (2000), the Income Tax Act, 2058...

Introduction to Law Firms in KathmanduKathmandu is the central hub of legal practice in Nepal. Most courts, ministries, regulatory authorities, and corporate headquarters operate from the capital, making it the primary location for legal services. A law firm in Kathmandu provides structured legal services including litigation, corporate advisory, compliance,...