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110 Services

Private Company Registration

Complete registration of Pvt Ltd company at OCR Tripureshwor.

Public Company Incorporation

Registration of Public Limited Company with 7+ promoters.

NGO Registration

Non-Profit organization registration at District Administration Office.

INGO General Agreement

Facilitating SWC agreements for International NGOs.

Foreign Branch Office

Registering branch offices of foreign multinational companies.

Liaison/Contact Office

Setting up non-profit generating contact offices for foreign entities.

Startup Registration

Specialized registration for IT and Tech startups with VAT.

Travel Agency Registration

Department of Tourism license and bank guarantee handling.

Trekking Agency Registration

License from Tourism Dept, TAAN membership, and NRB permit.

Hotel Registration (Star)

1-5 Star Hotel licensing and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Construction Company (Class A)

Ministry of Physical Infrastructure license for large projects.

Construction Company (Class B/C/D)

Local body and provincial license for contractors.

Export Import (Exim) Code

Customs department registration with 3 Lakh bank guarantee.

School/College Registration

Education Ministry and Local Ward approvals for academic institutions.

Hospital/Clinic Registration

Public Health Office and Ministry of Health licensing.

Pharmacy Registration

DDA (Department of Drug Administration) approval and setup.

Manpower Agency

Foreign Employment Department license (requires high capital escrow).

Education Consultancy

Ministry of Education (Tritiyapaksha) logistics and approval.

Rafty/Adventure Tourism

River guide and adventure tourism licensing.

Cargo/Courier Company

Postal Department registration and logistics compliance.

Online/E-commerce Business

Department of Commerce registration for digital marketplaces.

Agriculture/Farm Registration

Department of Agriculture and local ward darta.

Hydropower Licensing

DOED Survey, Generation, and Transmission licenses.

Casino License

Royalty and licensing for 4-5 star hotel casinos.

Share Broker License

SEBON application and compliance for stock brokers.

Insurance Company

Beema Samiti (Insurance Board) licensing and capital structure.

Bank/Cooperative

NRB (Nepal Rastra Bank) C-Class/D-Class licensing.

Software Company

BIT/MOT registration and tax holiday consultation.

Real Estate Company

Land plotting and housing colony permissions.

Security Guard Service

Home Ministry license for security agencies.

FDI Approval (DOI)

Department of Industry approval for foreign investment <6 Billion.

FDI Approval (IBN)

Investment Board Nepal approval for mega projects >6 Billion.

Technology Transfer (TTA)

Royalty and tech transfer agreements for franchising.

Foreign Loan Approval

NRB approval to bring loan from foreign parent company.

Business Visa (Investor)

Visa facilitation for foreign investors and dependents.

Non-Tourist Visa

Work/Marriage/Relation visa processing at Immigration.

Work Permit (Expat)

Department of Labor permit for foreign employees.

Repatriation of Dividend

Sending profits back to home country via NRB.

Repatriation of Royalty

Sending TTA fees/franchise fees abroad.

Repatriation of Sale Proceeds

Exit strategy; taking investment back after sale.

100% Foreign Ownership

Structuring subsidiaries with full foreign equity.

Joint Venture Structuring

Finding and legally binding local partners.

Security Clearance

Home Ministry vetting for sensitive investments.

Escrow Services

Safe fund transfer mechanisms for cross-border deals.

Due Diligence (Legal)

Auditing target companies for legal liabilities.

Market Entry Strategy

Legal feasibility study for new products/services.

Tax/VAT Registration

Inland Revenue Department (IRD) biometric registration.

Share Lagat (Sresta)

Updating shareholding records at OCR.

Capital Increment

Amending MOA/AOA to increase authorized capital.

Name Change

Legal name change process via Special Resolution.

Address Change

Shifting registered office (Ward to Ward / District to District).

Objective Addition

Adding new business scope to Company MOA.

Director Change

Appointment and resignation of Board Directors.

Company Secretary

Retainer service for minute drafting and compliance.

Share Transfer Deed

Drafting and executing share purchase agreements.

Annual Compliance

Filing annual returns (Dofa 78) to avoid fines.

Tax Clearance (Kar Chukta)

Obtaining annual tax clearance certificate.

Dividend Declaration

AGM minutes and tax procedures for profit distribution.

Bonus Share Issuance

Capitalizing reserve profits into equity.

Right Share Issuance

Offering new shares to existing shareholders.

Buyback of Shares

Company repurchasing its own equity.

Debenture/Bond Issue

Debt instrument structuring and SEBON compliance.

Merger & Acquisition

Full legal support for company mergers.

Demerger/Spin-off

Splitting company assets and liabilities.

Winding Up (Voluntary)

Closing solvency company via liquidator.

Insolvency Procedures

Bankruptcy proceedings at commercial bench.

Deregistration

Striking off defunct companies from OCR records.

Joint Venture Agreement

JVA drafting with dispute resolution clauses.

Shareholders Agreement

SHA drafting for minority right protection.

Share Purchase Agreement

SPA for acquisition and takeovers.

Lease Agreement (Commercial)

Solid rental contracts for offices and land.

Employment Contract

Labor Act compliant staff agreements.

Consultancy Agreement

Contract for external experts/advisors.

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

IT and operational performance contracts.

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Strict confidentiality enforcement deeds.

Franchise Agreement

Licensing brand, SOPs, and IP rights.

Distributorship Contract

Exclusive/Non-exclusive supply chain deals.

Agency Agreement

Commission-based agent contracts.

Vendor/Supplier Contract

Procurement terms and conditions.

Software License Agreement

EULA and SaaS agreements.

Privacy Policy Drafting

GDPR/Local law compliant website policies.

Terms of Service

User agreements for apps and platforms.

Memorandum of Understanding

MOU for preliminary business understanding.

Power of Attorney (POA)

Corporate POA for legal representation.

Loan/Mortgage Deed

Kapali Tamasuk and Drishti Bandhak drafting.

Construction Contract

FIDIC based or custom construction agreements.

Outsourcing Agreement

BPO and operational outsourcing contracts.

Trademark Registration

Brand logo and name protection at DOI.

Trademark Search

Checking conflicts with existing marks.

Trademark Opposition

Filing complaints against copycat brands.

Trademark Renewal

Maintaining validity every 7 years.

Patent Registration

Protecting scientific inventions and processes.

Design Registration

Industrial shape and pattern protection.

Copyright (Creative)

Music, Art, Literature copyright.

Copyright (Software)

Source code protection.

IP Litigation

Fighting infringement cases in court.

Brand Licensing

Legal framework for leasing IP.

Trade Secret Protection

Legal strategy to keep business secrets.

Full Tax Audit Defense

Representation during Full Audit by Tax Office.

Administrative Review

Appealing tax assessment at DG level.

Revenue Tribunal Case

Fighting unjustified tax demands in court.

VAT Refund

claiming refunds for exporters/diplomats.

Excise Duty License

Alcohol, Tobacco, and vehicle import license.

Customs Seizure Appeal

Releasing seized goods at borders.

HS Code Dispute

rectifying wrong customs classification.

Bank Loan Legal Opinion

Vetting property for collateral.

Credit Restructuring

Renegotiating loan terms with banks.

Debt Recovery Tribunal

recovering bad debts via DRT.

Letter of Credit (LC)

Advisory on international payment terms.

Bank Guarantee Dispute

Injunctions against BG encashment.

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Property Partition (Angshabanda)

Filing for ancestral property share.

Land Boundary Dispute

Resolving border/simana conflicts.

Land Encroachment

Evicting illegal occupiers.

Guthi Land Issues

Transfer and building permits on Guthi land.

Mohi Tenancy Rights

Securing 50% land ownership for tenants.

Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Rent recovery and eviction suits.

Pass Raazinama (Transfer)

Facilitating land deed transfer at Malpot.

Baina (Advance Deed)

Drafting sturdy buy-sell agreements.

Hak Safa (Pre-emption)

Right of first refusal claims for neighbors.

Easement (Right of Way)

Securing Bato/Nikas rights.

House Map Approval

Legalizing building construction at Nagarpalika.

Construction Dispute

Contractor negligence litigation.

Land Valuation

Legal valuation for tax/partition.

Public Land Protection

Writ against seizure of public property.

Apartment Ownership

Strata title verification and transfer.

Land Revenue Appeal

Fighting excessive Malpot tax.

Trust (Private Guthi)

Forming family trusts.

Squatter Eviction

Legal process to remove squatters.

Verify Lalpurja (Due Diligence)

Checking land freeze/rocca status.

Mutual Consent Divorce

2-working day fast track divorce.

Contested Divorce (Husband)

Filing on grounds of cruelty/desertion.

Contested Divorce (Wife)

Filing for property and separation.

Alimony/Maintenance

Monthly Mana Chamal claims.

Child Custody

Fighting for guardianship of minors.

Visitation Rights

Weekend access for non-custodial parent.

Child Support

Financial contribution orders.

Court Marriage (Nepali)

16-day process for Nepali couples.

Court Marriage (Foreigner)

Marriage registration for mixed couples.

Marriage Verification

English translation/notarization of certificate.

Unmarried Certificate

Assistance at Ward Office.

Birth Registration

Late birth registration court orders.

Domestic Violence

Protection orders and compensation.

Adoption (Domestic)

Adopting within Nepal.

Inter-Country Adoption

Complex foreign adoption processing.

DNA Paternity Test

Court ordered lineage establishment.

Elderly Rights

Maintenance cases for senior parents.

Dowry Cases

Defense/Prosecution in dowry disputes.

Second Marriage (Void)

Nullification of bigamous marriage.

Legitimacy of Child

Establishing legal fatherhood.

Citizenship (Descent)

Banshaj citizenship application.

Citizenship (Birth)

Janma Siddh citizenship issues.

Naturalized Citizenship

Angikrit application assistance.

NRN ID Card

Non-Resident Nepali card processing.

Name Correction

Fixing spelling errors in documents.

Age Correction

DOB rectification via CDO/Court.

Relationship Certificate

Nata Pramanit for visa purposes.

Police Report (Online)

Police clearance certificate application.

Warisnama (Power of Attorney)

Drafting and registering POA.

Notary Public

Verification of all legal documents.

Translation (Legal)

Nepali to English legal translation.

Apostille/Attestation

Foreign Ministry/Embassy attestation.

Death Registration

Legal record of demise.

Migration Certificate

Basaisarai Darta assistance.

Inheritance Certificate

Hakwala verification.

Criminal Defense & Litigation 🚔

47 Services

Cheque Bounce (Criminal)

Banking Offense Act (Police FIR).

Cheque Dishonor (Civil)

Negotiable Instruments case (Court).

Banking Kasur

Loan fraud and misuse of assets.

Hundi Offense

Illegal transfer of foreign currency.

Foreign Exchange Violation

Carrying excess USD/Gold.

Crypto Trading

Bitcoin/Crypto trading defense.

LC Fraud

Letter of Credit forgery.

Insurance Fraud

Fake claim investigation defense.

Money Laundering

Asset purification investigation.

Cooperatives Fraud

Sahakari embezzlement cases.

Ponzi Schemes

Pyramid scheme networking defense.

Tax Evasion

Criminal revenue leakage cases.

Cyber Crime

Electronic Transaction Act defense.

Social Media Defamation

Facebook/TikTok libel cases.

Data Theft

Unauthorized access and hacking.

Online Fraud (Phishing)

e-Sewa/Khalti scam defense.

Revenge Porn

Privacy breach and harassment.

Online Gambling

1xBet/Betting app cases.

Copyright Piracy

Illegal distribution of content.

Identity Theft

Impersonation on digital platforms.

IT Act Violation

Software source code theft.

Homicide (Kartabya Jyan)

Murder defense representation.

Attempted Murder

Jyan Marne Udyog defense.

Rape (Jabarjasti Karani)

Defense in sexual assault cases.

Human Trafficking

Manab Bechbikhan defense.

Drug Trafficking

Commercial quantity narcotics defense.

Drug Possession

User quantity mitigation.

Kidnapping

Hostage and abduction defense.

Robbery (Daka)

Armed robbery/dacoity cases.

Theft (Chori)

Burglary and shoplifting.

Extortion

Chanda Aatanka/Blackmail.

Organized Crime

Gang/Syndicate crime defense.

Abetment to Suicide

Durutsahan defense.

Acid Attack

Aggravated assault defense.

Corruption (CIAA)

Akhtiyar abuse of authority cases.

Public Offense

Sarwajanik Shanti Biruddha Kasur.

Forgery (Likhat)

Document forgery and fraud.

Passport Fraud

Fake visa/passport cases.

Arms & Ammunition

Illegal weapon possession.

Wildlife Crime

Poaching and rhino horn trade.

Vehicle Hit & Run

Sawari Jyan (Vehicular Homicide).

Drunk Driving

MaPaSe recidivism defense.

Polygamy (Bahubibaha)

Bigamy prosecution/defense.

Child Marriage

Nullification and criminal defense.

Caste Discrimination

Untouchability offenses.

Contempt of Court

Disrespecting court orders.

Medical Negligence

Doctor's criminal liability.

Administrative, Writ & Specialized Law 📜

29 Services

Habeas Corpus

Release from illegal detention.

Mandamus

Compelling public official duty.

Certiorari

Quashing illegal decisions.

Prohibition

Stopping lower court proceedings.

Quo Warranto

Challenging public appointment.

PIL (Environment)

Pollution and nature protection.

PIL (Heritage)

Cultural site preservation.

PIL (Consumer)

Protecting consumer rights.

Vote Counting

Election dispute litigation.

Medical Law

Hospital compliance and malpractice.

Consumer Court

Compensation for defective goods.

Labor Court

Unfair dismissal and union disputes.

Media Law

Press Council and defamation.

Telecommunication

NTA licensing and compliance.

Aviation Law

CAAN regulations and liability.

Hydro Power

PPA, Connection Agreement, EIA.

NGO/INGO

SWC affiliation and project approval.

Sports Law

Player contracts and association disputes.

Entertainment Law

Film censorship and copyright.

Education Law

School/University affiliation.

Insurance Law

Claim settlement disputes.

Traffic Law

Major accident settlements.

Environmental Law

Pollution control compliance.

Mining Law

Extraction licenses.

Forestry Law

Timber and forest product permits.

Transportation

Route permits and Yatayat Darta.

Tender/Procurement

Public procurement bidding support.

Arbitration

Commercial dispute resolution tribunal.

Mediation

Amicable settlement negotiation.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Nepal Law (FAQs)

How much does it cost to register a Private Company in Nepal?

Government fee starts at NPR 1,000. Total cost including lawyer fees, stamp duty, and automated system charges ranges from NPR 15,000 to 25,000.

What is the minimum capital for Pvt Ltd company?

The minimum authorized capital is NPR 100,000 (1 Lakh). No bank deposit is required immediately.

Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Nepal?

Yes, 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors under FITTA 2019, excluding negative list industries.

What is the minimum FDI amount for Nepal in 2026?

NPR 20 Million (2 Crore) per foreign investor.

How long to register a company?

3-7 working days for OCR registration. PAN/VAT takes an additional 2-3 days.

Do I need a physical office?

Yes, a rent agreement or land title is mandatory for registration.

What is the CIT rate?

Standard Corporate Income Tax is 25%. Banks pay 30%. Special industries get concessions.

Is Company Secretary mandatory?

Mandatory for Public Companies >1 Crore turnover. Recommended for Pvt Ltd for compliance.

How to liquidate a company?

Voluntary liquidation takes 6-12 months involving solvency declaration, liquidator appointment, and tax clearance.

Can a company buy land?

Yes, for business operations. Real estate trading requires specific objectives.

Penalty for not filing returns?

Fines from NPR 1,000 to 20,000/year. Risk of de-registration.

Trademark registration time?

9-12 months due to 90-day opposition publication period.

Can individual register trademark?

Yes, in the name of an individual or proprietorship.

What is Exim Code?

Mandatory code for export/import. Requires NPR 3 Lakh bank guarantee.

Share change process?

Board resolution -> Share Transfer Deed -> OCR filing within 7 days. Pay CGT if applicable.

VAT threshold?

Mandatory if turnover >50 Lakhs (Goods) or >20 Lakhs (Services).

Gharelu Darta vs OCR?

Gharelu is for small/cottage industries. OCR is for Pvt Ltd/Public companies.

Business PAN vs Personal PAN?

Business PAN is for companies. Personal PAN is for salary/income tax.

Home-based business allowed?

Yes, but registration is still required. Residential zones may restrict noise/pollution.

Exporting handicrafts?

Requires company, Exim code, and Handicraft Association recommendation.

What is Tax Clearance (Kar Chukta)?

Certificate proving all taxes paid for a fiscal year. Needed for loans/tenders.

Change company name?

Possible via Special Resolution at AGM and OCR approval.

Transfer shares to partner?

Share Purchase Agreement + CGT payment + OCR filing.

Authorized vs Paid-up Capital?

Authorized = Max limit. Paid-up = Actual investment deposited.

Single Shareholder Company?

Yes, allowed under Companies Act 2063.

Register NGO?

At District Administration Office (DAO) + Social Welfare Council (SWC) affiliation.

NGO profit distribution?

Strictly prohibited. Surplus must be reinvested.

What is INGO?

Foreign NGO operating in Nepal via General Agreement with SWC.

Business loan requirements?

Registration, Tax Clearance, Audit Report, Collateral, Business Plan.

Tax Holidays?

Available for Hydropower, Agriculture, and specific manufacturing sectors.

Partnership Firm registration?

At Dept of Commerce. Partners have unlimited liability.

Startup laws?

No specific Act yet, but subsidies and incubation policies exist.

Copyright software?

Patent validity?

7 years, renewable twice (Max 21 years).

Selling a company?

Transfer 100% shares. Entity remains, ownership changes.

Can I open a Branch Office?

Yes, requires special resolution and OCR notification.

Liaison Office allowed?

Yes, for foreign companies to contact local parties (No profit generation).

Joint Venture (JV) process?

JV Agreement + 30-day notification to OCR.

Importing cars tax?

High customs duty (up to 300% total) applies to vehicles.

Register Travel Agency?

Company Reg + Tourism Department License + Bank Guarantee.

Manpower Agency License?

Requires heavy deposit (Crores) and Dept of Foreign Employment License.

Hotel Star Rating?

Apply to Dept of Tourism for inspection and rating.

Casino License?

Only 4/5 Star hotels can operate. Royalty fee is high.

Court Marriage process?

File application -> 15-day notice -> Marriage on 16th day.

Unmarried Certificate?

Issued by Ward Office. Mandatory for Court Marriage.

Foreigner marriage in Nepal?

Possible. Needs Embassy 'No Objection' + 15-day stay proof.

Divorce grounds for men?

Desertion, Adultery, Cruelty, Bigamy (Civil Code 2074).

Divorce time taken?

Mutual: 2 days. Contested: 1-2 years.

Child custody laws?

Mother priority for <5 years. Best interest of child for others.

Alimony (Mana Chamal)?

Husband must provide food/clothing allowance if living separately.

Property claim without divorce?

Yes, wife can sue for Partition (Angshabanda) anytime.

Ancestral property sale?

Needs consent of all heirs (User/Hakwala) if not partitioned.

What is Jiwuni?

Property share kept by parents for old age.

Daughter's property right?

Equal to son. Married or unmarried doesn't matter.

Pass Raazinama fee?

2-5% Registration fee + CGT depending on location/tenure.

Mohi Rights?

Tenant tillage rights. Entitles Mohi to 50% land.

Property case deadline?

Partition: No limit. Encroachment: 6 months.

Register a Will?

At Ward or Malpot. Unregistered wills are risky.

Seshpachiko Bakaspatra?

Gift deed effective after donor's death.

Adoption laws?

Cannot adopt if you have biological children (exceptions apply).

Name correction in Citizenship?

Apply to CDO within 6 months. Major changes hard.

Mother's name citizenship?

Legally allowed but practically bureaucratic.

Nata Pramanit?

Relationship Certificate proving family ties.

Divorce foreigner spouse?

File in Nepal District Court if marriage/residence here.

Reclaim gift (Bakas)?

Hard once ownership transferred, unless fraud proved.

Halabadi deed?

Recent transaction record.

Check land Rokka?

Check 'Moth' record at Malpot.

NRN Buying land?

Allowed for residential use (limit applies).

Renew Billbook?

Annually by paying vehicle tax.

Legalize foreign marriage?

Notarize/Verify certificate at Embassy.

Second marriage legal?

No. Void ab initio. Crime.

Domestic Violence remedy?

Police/Court complaint. Protection Order available.

Father custody rights?

If mother unfit/abusive. Harder but possible.

Joint custody?

Courts increasingly allowing shared parenting.

Disown son property?

Cannot deny Ancestral share. Can deny Self-earned.

Civil Marriage Age?

20 years for both parties.

Living Together laws?

Not clearly regulated, but children have full rights.

Paternity test?

DNA test can be ordered by Court.

Property valuation for tax?

Government valuation (Sarkari Mulya) vs Market Rate.

Right of Way (Bato)?

Cannot block existing road/path. Easement right.

Guthi Land types?

Rajguthi (Govt), Chut Guthi (Private/Semi). Rules vary.

Apartment ownership?

Strata title law applies. You own the unit, not land directly.

Bail guaranteed?

No. Denied for >3yr jail crimes or moral turpitude.

Cyber Crime punishment?

Up to 5 years jail / 1 Lakh fine (ETA).

Drunk Driving limit?

Zero tolerance (0.00 BAC).

Polygamy punishment?

1-5 years jail. Marriage void.

Age of Consent?

18 years. Sex <18 is Rape.

Arrest without warrant?

For serious crimes or caught-in-act.

Police detention limit?

24 hours. Needs Court Remand (Myad Thap) for more.

Hundi legal?

Strictly illegal. Forex misappropriation.

Cash limit USD?

USD 5,000. Declare >2,500.

Weed legal?

Illegal under Narcotic Drugs Act.

Cheque Bounce action?

Banking Offense (Police) or Dishonor (Court).

Thunchek hearing?

Court deciding Bail vs Jail.

Phone recording legal?

Privacy breach usually, but used in defense.

Meaning of Jaheri?

FIR (First Information Report).

Online FIR?

Limited to Traffic/Cyber. Physical mostly.

Rape punishment?

up to Life Imprisonment. Non-bailable.

Kartabya Jyan?

Homicide/Murder.

Suicide crime?

Attempt: No. Incitement (Durutsahan): Yes.

Human Trafficking?

Up to 20 years jail. Buying/selling humans.

Bribing police?

Corruption crime. CIAA prosecutes.

CIAA (Akhtiyar)?

Anti-corruption body for public servants.

Sarkari Wakli?

Public Prosecutor.

Private lawyer for criminal?

Yes, fully allowed.

Crypto trading?

Illegal. Forex violation.

IPL Betting?

Illegal gambling.

Hit and Run?

Sawari Jyan. Negligence vs Recklessness.

Police torture?

Illegal. Right to medical & lawyer.

Bayan status?

Police statement not evidence. Court statement is.

Defamation law?

Libel/Slander. 6 months to file.

VPN legality?

Not explicitly banned, but acts done via VPN can be crimes.

Gold import limit?

Strict limits (50g jewelry). Raw gold restricted.

Drone flying?

Needs CAAN & CDO permission. No fly zones.

Keeping a khukuri?

Allowed as tool. Brandishing is weapon offense.

Self-defense?

Allowed if proportionate force used.

Extradition?

Nepal has treaties. Can extradite criminals.

Interpol Red Notice?

Nepal Police acts on it. Arrests suspects.

Can foreigner work?

Need Work Permit. Tourist visa illegal.

Business Visa req?

2 Crore investment + DOI recommendation.

Non-Tourist Visa?

Marriage, Relation, Study, Work.

Dependent Visa Australia?

We do relationship verification docs.

Visa Overstay?

Fine + Daily fee. Deportation risk.

Student Visa?

Admission + Bank Balance proof.

Foreigner buy house?

No. Only via NRN card or Company (limited).

Trekking Permit?

TIMS + Restricted Area Permit.

Tourist to Marriage Visa?

Possible without leaving if married.

NRN Card benefits?

Visa free travel + Property rights (limited).

Dual Citizenship?

Not allowed. Must renounce foreign to get Nepali.

Residential Visa?

For large investors or distinguished persons.

Retirement Visa?

Available for 60+ with pension income source.

Volunteer Visa?

Need work permit exemption/agreement.

Minimum wage?

~NPR 17,300/month (Revised periodically).

Weekly off?

Saturday mandatory. Sunday option.

Wrongful termination?

Labor Act protects. Need valid reason.

Provident Fund?

10% employee + 10% employer. Mandatory.

SSF meaning?

Social Security Fund. Pension/Insurance.

Leave entitlement?

1 day/20 worked (Home), 12 Sick, 13 Mourning.

Workplace harassment?

Complaint to CDO/Court under Harassment Act.

Probation period?

6 months. Then permanent.

Contract work?

Allowed for time-bound projects.

Unpaid salary?

Complain to Labor Office/Ward.

Gratuity?

8.33% of basic salary per month.

Overtime pay?

1.5 times the basic hourly rate.

Working hours?

8 hours/day, 48 hours/week.

Internship laws?

Allowed. Stipend negotiated.

Strike legal?

Only if fulfillment of specific notice requirements.

Foreign employee tax?

Subject to Social Security and Income Tax.

Education Consultancy reg?

OCR + Ministry of Education.

Pharmacy reg?

Pharmacist + DDA approval.

Govt retirement age?

Civil servant: 58. Uni teacher: 63.

Medical negligence?

Compensation claim in Court/Medical Council.

Consumer Court?

For bad products/service compensation.

Driver License?

DOTM exams. Smart license delays common.

Gun license?

CDO/Home Ministry. Very strict.

Buying SIM card?

Citizenship/Passport + Fingerprint mandatory.

Public Inquiry?

RTI (Right to Information) application.

Tenant eviction?

Need 35-day notice generally.

Noise pollution?

Police can stop loud noise after 9 PM.

Building code?

Map pass mandatory from Municipality.

Inheritance Tax?

No direct tax, but transfer fees apply.

Capital Gains Tax?

Land: 2.5-5% (Individual). Shares: 5-7.5%.

TDS rate?

15% on services, 10% on rent.

Reference: 🇳🇵 Legal Terms

Firaad Patra The initial Complaint or Petition filed to start a case.

Pratiuttar Patra The Defense Statement filed by the defendant in response to Firaad.

Tarik Appointed date for court appearance or hearing.

Tarekh The slip of paper confirming the next court date.

Myad Time limit or deadline given by court to do a specific act.

Hadmyad Statute of Limitations; deadline to file a case.

Izlas The Bench or courtroom where judge hears the case.

Faisala The Final Verdict or Judgment given by the court.

Adesh Interim Order or any order given by judge during proceedings.

Bahas Oral arguments and pleading done by lawyers in court.

Nato Relationship; often used in 'Nata Pramanit' (Relationship Certificate).

Waris Authorized representative or agent.

Warisnama Power of Attorney document authorizing representation.

Sakshi Witness in a legal case.

Bakpatra Testimony given by witness or parties in court.

Tameli Service of summons; also means putting a case on hold/dismissal.

Mulatabi Postponement/Suspension of a case pending other events.

Punaravedan Appeal filed to a higher court against lower court decision.

Sadhak Confirmation of life imprisonment verdicts by High/Supreme Court.

Amal Execution of judgment (Faisala Karyanywan).

Sreesta Case file or record keeper in court.

Misil The complete case file containing all documents.

Pesi Cause list; the schedule of cases for a day.

Angshabanda Partition of ancestral property among legal heirs.

Lalpurja Land Ownership Registration Certificate.

Rokka Freezing of land/property transaction by bank or court.

Fukuwa Release of frozen (Rokka) property.

Rajinama Resignation; also means Land Transfer Deed (Pass Rajinama).

Bakaspatra Gift Deed; giving property without exchange of money.

Halabadi Recent donation/gift deed type confirming boundaries.

Seshpachiko Bakaspatra Will/Gift deed effective after death (Testamentary).

Chonama/Nam-Sari Mutation; changing name in land records after death/transfer.

Mohi Registered Tenant having rights over land.

Kut Rent paid by Mohi tenant to Landowner.

Sandhiyaar Neighbor sharing a common boundary.

Simana Boundary of a land plot.

Kitta Kaat Plotting or subdivision of land parcels.

Malpot Land Revenue Office (or the tax paid).

Napi Survey Office (Measurement).

Moth The main ledger/register of land ownership at Malpot.

Fieldbook Original survey record of land measurements.

Trace Naksha Blue-print map of the land plot.

Tamasuk Promissory note or loan deed.

Drishti Bandhak Mortgage deed where possession remains with owner.

Bhog Bandhak Mortgage deed where lender uses the land until repayment.

Kapali Unsecured loan deed.

Jaheri First Information Report (FIR) filed at Police.

Darkhasta Application or Petition.

Pakrau Purji Arrest Warrant issued by authority.

Thunchek Detention Hearing to decide Bail or Jail.

Dharauti Bail amount deposited for release.

Sadar Khor Central Jail.

Purpaksha Judicial Custody; jail time during trial.

Bayan Statement recorded by Police or Court.

Muchulka On-site report or memo prepared by police/officials.

Sarkari Wakli Public Prosecutor (Government Attorney).

Thuna Detention or Custody.

Faraar Absconding suspect.

Myad Thap Remand; court permission to extend police custody.

Abhiyog Patra Charge Sheet filed by Prosecutor in court.

Sajaya Nirdharan Sentencing hearing after conviction.

Kasur Offense or Crime.

Jaremana Fine penalty.

Sambandh Bichhed Divorce.

Ghatana Darta Vital Registration (Birth, Death, Marriage).

Sifaris Recommendation letter from Ward/Local body.

Nagarikta Citizenship Certificate.

Pratilipi Copy or Duplicate of a document.

Sakkal Original Document.

Nakkal Fake or Forged Document.

Angshiyar Legal Heir entitled to property share.

Jiwuni Property share kept for parents' livelihood.

Mana Chamal Alimony or maintenance allowance (Food & Clothing).

Apustali Inheritance of deceased person's property.

Prabandha Patra Memorandum of Association (MOA) of a company.

Niyamawali Articles of Association (AOA) of a company.

Panjikaran Registration/Listing in government records.

Darta Chalani Registration and Dispatch of letters.

Muchulka Spot verification report.

Sarjamin Public inquiry/verification by police or local ward.

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