Company compliance means assisting companies to mitigate legal risks and avoid penalties under Nepal's Companies Act, 2063 and related business regulations. Alpine Law Associates is a firm working in the field of company compliance for a long period. We have been assisting clients by drafting compliance documents and submitting them to concerned government offices including the Office of Company Registrar, Department of Industry, and Inland Revenue Department.
Below is a detailed list of services that we provide:
Business Incorporation and Registration
We offer comprehensive assistance to entrepreneurs and companies while establishing their ventures. Our team helps clients select the appropriate business entity as per the requirement for their business, preparation of all legal documents, filing of the same with the Office of Company Registrar, and finally, ensuring that local, state, and national regulations are abided by. In this way, our firm makes the process of registration easier, minimizes the risk of possible legal problems, and ensures that businesses are well-structured and fully compliant with existing laws.
Tax Compliance and Advisory
We help both individuals and companies comply with Nepal's complicated tax regulations under the Income Tax Act, 2058 and Value Added Tax Act, 2052. Our services are not limited to the preparation and filing of accurate tax returns with the Inland Revenue Department and the resolution of disputes with taxing authorities. Our firm also provides strategic advice on tax planning to maximize financial outcomes, identify tax-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with local tax laws. By applying our experience, our attorneys help clients avoid potential risks, penalties, and enable them to make informed financial decisions.
Contract Drafting and Review
We offer professional contract drafting and review services to ensure your company is in good standing concerning applicable laws and regulations. Our team assists in drafting clear, enforceable, legally sound agreements that meet your business needs while minimizing risks and best protecting your interests. Contract drafting involves employment contracts, rental contracts, service agreements, partnership agreements, and various other types of business contracts.
Intellectual Property Compliance
We provide comprehensive intellectual property (IP) compliance services to safeguard your innovations and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards. Our firm assists businesses in protecting trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets while ensuring their use aligns with national and international IP laws. Our services include IP audits, registration with the Department of Industry, monitoring, enforcement, and licensing to mitigate risks and prevent infringement.
Business Licenses, Permits, and Approvals
We are dedicated to obtaining business licenses, permits, and approvals to ensure the smooth compliance of your company with regulatory requirements. Our team advises various businesses on identifying and acquiring necessary licenses and permits at the local, regional, and national levels. Be it preparation or submission to regulatory authorities such as Department of Industry, local municipalities, or sectoral regulators, our firm offers comprehensive services to avoid disruption to business operations or lawsuits.
Foreign Direct Investment Registration
We are exclusively engaged in providing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approval compliance services for helping businesses through complex regulatory frameworks. Our firm assists in obtaining necessary approvals from the Department of Industry, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and investment guidelines under the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2019. Our due diligence, preparation, submission of applications, negotiation with regulatory bodies, and ongoing compliance monitoring are included in our services.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring Compliance
We offer specialized mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring compliance services to guide businesses through complex corporate transitions while ensuring full legal and regulatory adherence. Our team provides comprehensive support, including due diligence, transaction structuring, regulatory approvals from Competition Authority and Office of Company Registrar, contract negotiation, and post-merger integration to ensure smooth corporate transitions.
Winding Up and Closure of Business
Winding up means the closure of business. We offer comprehensive services on winding up businesses through full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Our firm conducts both voluntary and compulsory liquidation procedures, prepares documents related to liquidation, settles liabilities, and lodges statutory notices with the relevant regulatory authorities including the Office of Company Registrar and Inland Revenue Department. Our professionals make sure that all the legal formalities, like obtaining tax clearance and settlement of creditors, are complied with to avoid undue risks and litigation. We assist businesses in smooth closure with a structured and transparent approach, safeguarding the interest of stakeholders and ensuring strict corporate compliance standards.
Legal Representation and Dispute Resolution
We offer competent legal representation and dispute resolution services to assist businesses in addressing conflicts effectively while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements. Our team represents clients in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and litigation in a wide range of corporate and commercial disputes. Our firm is dedicated to the protection of your interests, limitation of risks, and achievement of favorable outcomes in resolving internal disputes, contractual issues, or regulatory challenges in Nepal's courts and arbitration forums.