Foreign Direct Investment
“End-to-end legal support for foreign investors, multinational companies, and non-resident Nepalis (NRNs)—from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approvals and corporate registration to capital repatriation and business visas in Nepal.”
Overview
Entering and operating in the Nepali market under the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act 2075 (2019) (FITTA) requires navigating regulatory approvals, statutory thresholds, foreign exchange regulations, and inter-agency coordination. At Singh Law Company, our foreign investment practice provides institutional investors, global enterprises, and joint venture partners with seamless entry strategies and regulatory compliance solutions.
We streamline the foreign investment lifecycle—assisting with Department of Industry (DOI) or Investment Board Nepal (IBN) clearances, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) foreign exchange routing, local entity registration, technology transfer agreements (TTA), and post-investment regulatory filings.
Our Key Expertise
- FDI Approvals & Threshold Compliance: Securing foreign direct investment approvals from the Department of Industry (DOI) or Investment Board Nepal (IBN) for large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects.
- Central Bank (NRB) Foreign Exchange Approvals: Navigating Nepal Rastra Bank regulations to secure capital entry approvals, equity injections, loan registrations, and compliant offshore banking channels.
- Repatriation of Profits & Capital: Advising and facilitating the lawful repatriation of dividends, invested capital, royalties, technical fees, and liquidation proceeds in foreign currency.
- Technology Transfer Agreements (TTA): Drafting, reviewing, and registering licensing contracts, technical know-how transfer, franchise agreements, and trademark/patent usage with regulatory bodies.
- Business Visas & Expatriate Work Permits: Securing foreign investor visas, business visas for executive leadership, and work permits (Labour Permits) for international staff from the Department of Immigration and Department of Labour.
Why Choose Us
- Cross-Border Expertise: Extensive experience representing cross-border corporate transactions, multinational franchises, and international Joint Ventures.
- Direct Regulatory Coordination: Active working relationships with the Department of Industry, Nepal Rastra Bank, Company Registrar's Office, and relevant Ministries.
- Full-Lifecycle FDI Support: Dedicated assistance from market-entry advisory and initial approval through operational compliance and exit/repatriation strategies.