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Technology, digital business and fintech

Software export, telecoms, startups, data, e-commerce and intellectual property — including where Nepali law is still silent.

9 guides

  1. Nepal's IT and Software Export Sector: Size, Model and ConstraintsIs Nepal a credible delivery or export location, and what limits it?
  2. Foreign Exchange and Banking for IT and Service ExportersHow do I legally receive foreign currency for services exported from Nepal?
  3. Structuring and Funding a Startup in NepalHow do I structure a Nepali startup so that it can raise money later?
  4. Telecommunications and Internet RegulationHow is Nepal's telecoms market structured and licensed?
  5. E-commerce, Electronic Transactions and Digital SignaturesWhat law governs selling and contracting online in Nepal?
  6. Data Protection, Privacy and Cross-Border Data TransferWhat data protection obligations actually bind me in Nepal?
  7. Cybersecurity Obligations and Incident ResponseWhat must I do about cybersecurity in Nepal, and to whom do I report an incident?
  8. Cloud, Data Centres and the Legal Gaps Around AICan Nepal host compute and data, and what rules apply to AI systems?
  9. Intellectual Property in Nepal: Trademarks, Patents, Designs and CopyrightHow do I register and actually enforce IP in Nepal?

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