Practice Areas / Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Practice Area 02

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Our Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) practice provides comprehensive legal, regulatory, corporate and taxation advisory services to foreign investors, multinational companies, joint ventures, Nepali companies and entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand business operations in Nepal. We assist clients in navigating the legal and regulatory framework applicable to foreign investment in Nepal, from the initial assessment of an investment opportunity through investment approval, company establishment, regulatory compliance, operation and repatriation of investment and returns.

Our Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Services Include

01

FDI Eligibility & Regulatory Assessment

Advising on the eligibility, permitted sectors, investment structure and applicable regulatory requirements for foreign investment in Nepal.

02

Foreign Investment Approval

Assistance with documentation and procedures relating to approval of foreign investment from the relevant authorities.

03

Company Incorporation for Foreign Investors

Legal and corporate support for establishing companies and appropriate investment structures in Nepal.

04

Joint Venture Advisory

Structuring and legal advisory for joint ventures between foreign investors and Nepali partners.

05

Investment & Shareholding Structure

Advisory on foreign ownership, shareholding, capital structure and investment arrangements.

06

Investment Agreements & Documentation

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating investment agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements and related documents.

07

Sector-Specific Regulatory Advisory

Advising investors on applicable sectoral restrictions, approvals, licenses and regulatory requirements.

08

Tax & Compliance Advisory

Coordination and advisory on taxation, corporate compliance, withholding tax, VAT and other applicable obligations.

09

Employment & Labour Compliance

Advisory on employment-related legal requirements applicable to foreign-invested businesses.

10

Repatriation Advisory

Legal and regulatory guidance concerning repatriation of investment, dividends, profits, royalties and other permissible returns, subject to applicable laws and approvals.

11

Foreign Investor Exit & Disinvestment

Advisory on share transfer, divestment, restructuring and exit-related matters.

12

Regulatory Liaison & Documentation

Professional support in preparing applications, corporate documents and regulatory submissions.

13

FDI Compliance & Ongoing Advisory

Continuing legal and regulatory support to help foreign-invested companies maintain compliance throughout their operations.

Our Approach

We provide practical, integrated and business-focused FDI advisory, combining corporate legal, regulatory and taxation considerations to help investors understand the requirements, manage risks and establish a compliant investment structure in Nepal. From investment structuring and approval to company incorporation, operation, compliance and exit, Munal Group Pvt. Ltd. provides professional support throughout the foreign investment lifecycle.

“Invest in Nepal with clarity, compliance and confidence.”

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