Alpine Law Associates is the leading full-service law firm encompassing a wide range of legal practices located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It consists of a team of the country's best lawyers, each with expertise in their respective fields, tailored to meet clients' specific needs.
Anamnagar-29, Kathmandu
"Nepal's Electronic Commerce Act 2081 (2025) is now in force — Act No. 13 of 2081, assented 16 March 2025 and effective from its 31st day. This guide explains the mandatory listing of e-commerce platforms on the Department of Commerce portal, the disclosure and grievance duties, electronic contracts, seller obligations, the penalties (up to NPR 500,000 and 3 years), and how it layers on the Consumer Protection Act 2075 and ETA 2063."
"How immigration law works in Nepal in 2026 — the Immigration Act 2049 and Immigration Rules 2051, administered by the Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This guide covers the visa categories (tourist, business, non-tourist/work, residential, marriage, NRN), the 150-day tourist cap, tourist visa fees and extension, overstay and deportation consequences, and the rule that a tourist visa does not permit work."
"Nepal's intellectual property regime rests on the Patent, Design and Trademark Act 2022 (1965) administered by the Department of Industry and the Copyright Act 2059 (2002) administered by the Nepal Copyright Registrar's Office. Trademarks last 7 years renewable, patents 7 years extendable twice (max 21), designs 5 years extendable twice (max 15) and copyright runs for the author's life plus 50 years. This guide covers each right, registration fees and timelines, treaty status (Paris, Berne, TRIPS), and enforcement."
