Short answer
Apply at the Inland Revenue Office or Taxpayer Service Office where you have your PAN, with an application carrying a Rs 10 stamp. There's no fee, but every return you were required to file must be in and all tax paid. Salaried people need their employer's statement of income and tax deducted. Small traders who file the D01 return at a bank can print their own certificate from the system.
The details
What to bring
| Document | When you need it |
|---|---|
| Application with a Rs 10 stamp | Always |
| Proof your return was filed and tax paid | If you had to file a return |
| Financial statements and tax payment voucher | If you have to submit financial statements |
| Your employer's statement of income and tax deducted | If your income is a salary |
| No unpaid tax or missing returns from earlier years | Always |
Where to apply
The office where you hold your PAN or where your tax was paid: an Inland Revenue Office, Taxpayer Service Office, Medium Level Taxpayer Office or Large Taxpayer Office.
Who usually asks for it
Government tenders, some visa applications and banks. Ask them which fiscal years the certificate needs to cover before you apply.
Common problems
Do I need one every year?
No. It's not compulsory. You get one when someone asks for it, typically for a tender, a visa or a bank.
My application was refused.
The usual reason is a missing return or unpaid tax from an earlier year. Check the portal for every year they'll look at. If you think the refusal is wrong, complain to the head of the office or to the Inland Revenue Department.
Does a clearance mean I can never owe more tax?
No. It confirms the tax on what you declared has been paid. If an audit or investigation later finds more income, you still owe tax on it.
I only have agricultural income.
You can still get a tax clearance certificate.
How do I check someone else's clearance?
The Inland Revenue Department has a public tax clearance search on ird.gov.np.
Where to go
Find the nearest Tax office
Straight-line distance. Directions open in Google Maps.
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