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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.

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Anamnagar-29, Kathmandu

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+977 9841114443

Email Address

info@lawalpine.com

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Types of Companies in Nepal 2026: Companies Act 2063 Guide

Types of Companies in Nepal 2026: Companies Act 2063 Guide

Types of companies in Nepal under the Companies Act 2063 (2006) — private limited (1–101 shareholders), public limited (minimum 7, NPR 10M paid-up capital, NEPSE-listable), one-person company, profit-not-distributing (non-profit) under Section 166, foreign company branch and liaison office under Section 154 onwards, and holding–subsidiary structure. Comparison guide for founders, NRN investors and corporate counsel choosing the right legal structure. Updated April 2026.

  • 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
PAN Card Registration in Nepal 2026: Steps, Documents & Fees

PAN Card Registration in Nepal 2026: Steps, Documents & Fees

A 2026 practitioner's guide to PAN card registration in Nepal — the 9-digit Permanent Account Number, the personal PAN, business PAN, and D-PAN withholding-agent categories, the legal trigger under Section 78 of the Income Tax Act 2058, eligibility, required documents for individual and business applicants, the online registration process through taxpayerportal.ird.gov.np, the biometric and final-issuance step at the local Inland Revenue Office, the zero-fee policy, the 1-3 working day timeline, the transactions that require a PAN (bank account, employment, real-estate registration, vehicle registration, contracts above NPR 1 lakh), the integration with the Nagarik App, the penalty exposure for non-registration, and the assessment risk of operating without a PAN.

  • April 04, 2025
Evidence Law in Nepal (2026): Evidence Act 2074 Guide

Evidence Law in Nepal (2026): Evidence Act 2074 Guide

A 2026 practitioner's guide to evidence law in Nepal under the Evidence Act 2074 (in force 17 August 2018) — types of evidence (oral, documentary, real, electronic), direct vs circumstantial, primary vs secondary, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, burden and standard of proof in civil and criminal cases, rebuttable and irrebuttable presumptions, expert evidence, electronic evidence under the Electronic Transactions Act 2063, and witness competence and compellability at the District Court.

  • April 10, 2025
Labour Law in Nepal 2082/83 (2026)

Labour Law in Nepal 2082/83 (2026)

"How labour law works in Nepal in 2026 — the Labour Act 2074 (2017) and Labour Rules 2075 administered by the Ministry of Labour, Employment & Social Security and the Department of Labour & Occupational Safety. This guide covers worker categories, the written-contract requirement, working hours and overtime, leave (maternity, paternity, sick, festival), termination and severance, the Labour Court, and the Social Security Fund 31% contribution split."

  • April 17, 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
E-Passport in Nepal 2026: How to Apply, Fees & NRN Route

E-Passport in Nepal 2026: How to Apply, Fees & NRN Route

A 2026 (2083 BS) practitioner's guide to the Nepal e-passport — the polycarbonate biometric-chip travel document issued by the Department of Passports under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the statutory framework under the Passport Act 2024, eligibility for Nepali citizens with valid citizenship, the online pre-enrolment at nepalpassport.gov.np, biometric capture at DAO or designated centre, the two-tier fee schedule (NPR 5,000 regular / NPR 12,000 fast-track for 34-page; NPR 10,000 regular / NPR 20,000 fast-track for 66-page; NPR 9,500 child; NPR 17,000 lost/damaged replacement), 10-year validity for adults and 5-year for children, the processing timeline (regular vs fast-track), the NRN embassy route abroad with USD 150-to-200 fee and 6-to-8 week timeline, and the lost/damaged/renewal procedures.

  • May 04, 2025
NRN Property Rights in Nepal: Can NRN Buy Property? Complete Guide (2026)

NRN Property Rights in Nepal: Can NRN Buy Property? Complete Guide (2026)

Complete guide to NRN property rights in Nepal — what NRNs can buy, the 5 location-tiered land-area limits under Section 11 of NRN Rules 2066 (2 ropani Kathmandu Valley, 4 ropani other municipalities, 8 kattha Terai municipalities, 1 bigha Terai rural, 10 ropani other rural), inheritance rules, and the registration process under the Non-Resident Nepali Act 2064. Updated April 2026.

  • May 19, 2025
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