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G&A Updates
10 Apr 2026
Tax Treatment of Preference Share Transfers: IRD Clarifies Applicability of Change in Control under Income Tax Act, 2058 (2002)
The Ministry of Finance Nepal, through the Inland Revenue Department (the “IRD”), has issued a...
10 Apr 2026
Department of Industry Issues Notice on Prohibited Grounds for Trademark Registration
Trademark applicants must ensure their applications are based on original creations and do not fall...
02 Apr 2026
Office of the Company Registrar Requires Authorized Representatives with Valid ID for In-Person Services
Introduction The Office of the Company Registrar (OCR), under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and...
09 Mar 2026
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY ISSUES RE-NOTICE ON RESUBMISSION OF TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS FOLLOWING DESTRUCTION OF OFFICIAL RECORDS
Businesses and trademark applicants must resubmit affected trademark registration and renewal applications within 90 days...
24 Dec 2025
Department of Consular Services Introduces Standardized English Formats for Local-Level Documents
Date of Notice: 9 November 2025 (23 Kartik 2082) Issuing Authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of...
17 Sep 2025
Updating Gender Markers in Legal Documents in Nepal
I. Introduction The ability to update gender markers in official legal documents is...
16 Sep 2025
Department of Industry’s Notice of Resumption of Services & Adjournment of Cases
On 11 September 2025 (2082/05/26), the Department of Industry (DOI) under the Ministry of Industry,...
14 Sep 2025
Enlistment of Social Media Platforms in Nepal: A Mandatory Requirement
Introduction The Government of Nepal has taken decisive enforcement action against social media platforms operating...
05 Sep 2025
The Latest Amendment to the Arbitration Act, 2055 (1999)
The Government of Nepal has introduced a significant amendment to the Arbitration Act, 2055 (1999)...
26 Aug 2025
Trademark Registration Notice issued by the Department of Industry
On 19 August 2025, the Department of Industry (DOI) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce...