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Companies, governance and market entry

The corporate vehicle itself — choosing a form, registering it, governing it, and knowing which permissions it actually needs.

9 guides

  1. Choosing a Legal Form in NepalWhich legal form should this business take, and what does each one cost me later?
  2. Registering a Private Limited Company in NepalWhat are the actual steps, documents, fees and timeframes to incorporate?
  3. Branch, Liaison and Project Offices of Foreign CompaniesCan I operate through a branch or liaison office instead of incorporating, and what may each actually do?
  4. Registration, Approval, Licence or Permit? What Your Business Actually NeedsI have registered the company — why can I still not trade?
  5. Industry Registration and Classification at the Department of IndustryHow is my industry classified, and what follows from that classification?
  6. Share Capital, Shareholders and Share TransfersHow is capital structured, and what approvals does a share transfer need?
  7. Directors, Officers and Board DutiesWho can be a director, what are they liable for, and what must the board actually do?
  8. Shareholder Agreements and Joint Ventures: What Is EnforceableWill my shareholder agreement actually be enforced in Nepal?
  9. Beneficial Ownership, Related-Party Rules and Corporate DisclosureWhat must be disclosed about who ultimately owns and controls a Nepali company?

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