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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.

Office Address

Anamnagar-29, Kathmandu

Phone Number

+977 9841114443

Email Address

info@lawalpine.com

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M&A in Nepal 2026 — Process and Sectoral Rules

M&A in Nepal 2026 — Process and Sectoral Rules

"Mergers and acquisitions in Nepal are governed by Sections 177-180 of the Companies Act 2063 (general merger framework), the Competition Promotion and Market Protection Act 2063 (40% market-share threshold for anti-competitive concern), and sector-specific rules — NRB BFI M&A Bylaw 2073 for banking, SEBON disclosure for listed companies, FITTA 2075 for cross-border deals. Office of the Company Registrar (OCR) is the principal filing authority. OCR has 3 months to decide on a merger application. Recent banking consolidation (Global IME + BoK, Prabhu + Century, NIBL + Mega Bank) reduced Nepal's commercial banks from 32 to around 20."

  • January 15, 2025
Company Formation Documents in Nepal 2026 — MoA AoA Checklist

Company Formation Documents in Nepal 2026 — MoA AoA Checklist

A 2026 practitioner's document checklist for company formation in Nepal — the full filing pack the Office of Company Registrar (OCR) and the CAMIS portal will accept, Memorandum and Articles of Association drafting essentials, document set by company type (private, public, single-shareholder, non-profit Section 166, foreign branch and liaison), the FDI route document overlay for foreign-shareholder files, notarisation and witness rules, and the most common rejection grounds.

  • January 15, 2025
E-Commerce Act Nepal 2081 (2025) — Key Rules & Compliance

E-Commerce Act Nepal 2081 (2025) — Key Rules & Compliance

"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."

  • March 23, 2025
Public, Private & Non-Profit Companies in Nepal 2082/83 (2026)

Public, Private & Non-Profit Companies in Nepal 2082/83 (2026)

"The three company types under the Companies Act 2063 in Nepal — Private Limited (max 101 shareholders, Sec. 9(1)), Public Limited (min 7 shareholders Sec. 9(2), minimum paid-up capital NPR 10 million Sec. 11(1)), and the Profit-Not-Distributing / non-profit company (Sec. 166). This 2026 guide compares shareholders, capital, share issue, profit distribution and which structure fits your goal."

  • May 04, 2025
Profit Not Distributing Company Registration in Nepal 2026

Profit Not Distributing Company Registration in Nepal 2026

A 2026 practitioner's guide to registering a profit-not-distributing company (PND / Section 166) in Nepal — the Companies Act 2063 Chapter 19 framework, the five-promoter minimum, permitted objectives, the prohibition on dividend distribution, the OCR registration process and fees, the PAN and local-ward formalities, the Social Welfare Council enlistment trigger when foreign funds are received, the Income Tax Act 2058 Section 2 tax-exempt route, and the practical choice between a PND company, an NGO under the Association Registration Act 2034, and an INGO branch.

  • May 21, 2025
E-Commerce Business Registration in Nepal 2082/83 (2026)

E-Commerce Business Registration in Nepal 2082/83 (2026)

"Registering an e-commerce business in Nepal now takes two steps — company registration at the Office of Company Registrar under the Companies Act 2063, and a separate listing on the Department of Commerce e-commerce portal under the Electronic Commerce Act 2081 (2025). This 2026 guide covers the steps, documents, fees, PAN/VAT, the new platform-disclosure duties, and the penalties for operating unlisted."

  • June 05, 2025
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