How to register a private limited company in Nepal
प्राइभेट लिमिटेड कम्पनी कसरी दर्ता गर्ने
Register a Nepali private limited company online through the Company Registrar's CAMIS system. Rs 1,000 for up to Rs 1 lakh capital. Documents and fees.
- Cost
- Rs 1,000
- For authorised capital up to Rs 1 lakh. See the table for larger companies.
- How long
- Days
- Depends on name approval and document review in CAMIS.
- Where
- Office of the Company Registrar, Tripureshwor
- Last checked
- 8 Oct 2026
- Against the official source
What it is
A private limited company (प्राइभेट लिमिटेड) is a separate legal person under the Companies Act 2063. It can own property, sign contracts and sue in its own name. Its shareholders are only liable up to their share capital. It can have one shareholder or up to 101.
Registration is done online through the Company Registrar's CAMIS system. The minimum authorised capital is Rs 1 lakh, with a registration fee of Rs 1,000. After registration the company has ongoing duties: a PAN before trading, tax returns every year and an annual return to the Company Registrar.
Who needs it
- Anyone starting a business they want to run as a separate legal entity with limited liability.
- A private limited company can have a single shareholder and up to 101.
What you need
- Official
Application on Schedule 1
- Official
Memorandum of association, 2 copies
Schedule 9 for a single-shareholder company, Schedule 10 for other private companies.
- Official
Articles of association, 2 copies
Schedule 14 for a private limited company.
- Official
Certified copies of each founder's citizenship
- Official
Any shareholders' agreement
- Official
Prior approval or licence, if your business needs one from another body
- Official
If a founder is a company: its registration certificate, the board decision to invest and its representative's citizenship
How it works
- 1
Create a CAMIS account
Register on the Company Registrar's online system at camis.ocr.gov.np to get a username and password.
- 2
Get the name approved
Choose a name that doesn't match any existing company and submit it with the company's objectives for approval.
- 3
Submit the documents
Once the name and objectives are approved, upload the memorandum, articles and other documents through CAMIS.
- 4
Pay the registration fee
The fee depends on authorised capital. It's Rs 1,000 up to Rs 1 lakh, which is also the minimum authorised capital.
- 5
Collect the certificate and get a PAN
Collect the registration certificate and a stamped copy each of the memorandum and articles. Then get the company's PAN from the Inland Revenue Office before you start trading.
Where to go
Office of the Company Registrar, Tripureshwor
Online through CAMIS. Branch offices handle some services
ocr.gov.npInland Revenue Office
Company PAN after registration
Cost and time
- Official fee
- Rs 1,000
- For authorised capital up to Rs 1 lakh. See the table for larger companies.
- Processing time
- Days
- Depends on name approval and document review in CAMIS.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Authorised capital up to Rs 1 lakhOffice of the Company Registrar fee schedule | Rs 1,000 |
| Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh | Rs 4,500 |
| Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh | Rs 9,500 |
| Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore | Rs 16,000 |
| Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore | Rs 19,000 |
| Each extra Rs 1 crore up to Rs 10 crore | + Rs 3,000 |
| Not-for-profit company | Rs 15,000 |
| Changing the company name laterUp to Rs 5,000 | 25% of the registration fee |
Common problems
Can I start trading as soon as it's registered?
A private limited company can, unlike a public company, which needs separate permission. If your business needs a licence from another body, such as the Department of Industry, Nepal Rastra Bank or the Insurance Authority, get that first and tell the Company Registrar within 15 days of receiving it.
Can someone else register it for me?
Yes. A shareholder, director or any trusted person or consultant can do it with your written authority.
There's a foreign shareholder.
You also need the investment approval from the relevant body, such as the Department of Industry, plus the foreigner's certified passport copy. For a foreign company shareholder, add its registration certificate and board decision.
I have a sole proprietorship. Can I turn it into a company?
Yes. Add an agreement among the founders about the conversion and the renewed firm registration certificate.
Who can I call with questions?
The Company Registrar runs a call centre on 9700004414.
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