Are you a foreign or domestic company planning to operate in Nepal? Setting up a Branch Office is the most efficient way to legally extend your operations while keeping your parent company intact.
At Corporate Law Firm, we specialize in providing complete legal support for Branch Office Registration in Nepal — making the process simple, compliant, and seamless.
🏢 What Is a Branch Office?
A Branch Office is an extension of a parent company (foreign or local) established to carry out commercial or non-commercial activities in Nepal. It is not a separate legal entity, but must be registered under Nepalese law to operate legally.
Common use cases:
- Foreign companies expanding into Nepal
- Project-based foreign entities (e.g., hydropower, telecom, development)
- Local companies with operations in multiple districts
📑 Documents Required
For Foreign Companies:
- Application Letter to the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR)
- Certificate of Incorporation of Parent Company (notarized & translated)
- Articles of Association & Memorandum of Association (notarized & translated)
- Board Resolution to open a branch in Nepal
- Power of Attorney authorizing a local representative (we’ll draft this)
- Passport of Authorized Representative
- Details of business activities in Nepal
- Financial statements of the last fiscal year
- Approval from relevant ministry (if applicable)
- Office address and lease agreement in Nepal
For Local Companies:
- Copy of Parent Company Registration
- Board Decision for Branch Expansion
- PAN/VAT Certificate
- Address Proof of Branch Location
- Appointment of Branch Manager or Representative
🛠️ What We Do for You
- Legal Consultation & Eligibility Assessment
- Drafting & Translation of All Required Documents
- Filing of Application with OCR & Department of Industry
- Coordination with Government Bodies
- Obtaining Foreign Investment Approval (if required)
- Final Certificate Collection and Delivery
⏱️ Time Required
The process typically takes:
- Foreign Company Branch Registration: 3–4 weeks
- Local Company Branch Registration: 7–10 working days
Timelines may vary depending on approval requirements from regulatory authorities.
💰 Our Professional Fee
We offer cost-effective packages tailored to business type:
- Foreign Branch Registration: NPR 30,000
- Local Branch Registration: NPR 12,000
Government fees, translation costs, and notary charges are additional and vary by case.
✅ Why Choose Corporate Law Firm?
- ✔ Experts in cross-border and corporate legal setup
- ✔ Transparent process, no legal loopholes
- ✔ Experienced team with 100% registration success
- ✔ Personalized attention and document handling
- ✔ Trusted legal partner for multinationals and local enterprises
🚀 Ready to Expand into Nepal?
Don’t let paperwork slow down your expansion plans. Let us take care of the legal formalities while you focus on business growth.
📧 Email: info@corporatelawfirm.com
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +977-XXXXXXXXXX
👉 Schedule a Free Legal Consultation today and start your branch office registration with confidence.