Nepal

Nepal

Your Trusted Partner for Business Success in Nepal

Dezan Shira & Associates supports clients with interests in Nepal through our trusted local partner under the Asian Alliance. While Nepal is a smaller and more frontier market, it presents targeted opportunities in infrastructure, hydropower, and cross-border trade with India and China. Through our alliance, we provide clients with reliable local insight and regional coordination to help navigate Nepal’s regulatory and operational landscape. Our collaborative model enables investors to explore Nepal with confidence—while staying aligned with their broader South Asia strategies.

Regional Contact

Prajwal Ojha
Asian Alliance Partner, Nepal

Our Location

Kathmandu

Dezan Shira Asian Alliance Member in Nepal

OGBB, International Law Firm
Left Wing, Third Floor
150 Sarash Marg, Anamnagar 29
Kathmandu 44600

+977 01 570 5381

Market Overview

Nepal sits at a key geostrategic junction, bordered by two of the world’s largest economies. As connectivity projects evolve—including roads, rail, and energy corridors—Nepal’s role in trans-Himalayan trade and logistics is gaining importance. Bilateral and trilateral agreements are gradually improving cross-border flows and investor access. Our alliance supports clients in evaluating Nepal’s position within regional planning frameworks and multi-market trade strategies.

Nepal holds vast untapped hydropower potential and is actively seeking foreign investment in generation, transmission, and infrastructure. The country also requires investment in transport, urban services, and industrial development to support sustainable growth. Government-backed PPP frameworks, concessional lending, and regional power trade agreements support long-term investor involvement. We work with clients through our local partner to assess sector-specific requirements and align project structuring with national priorities.

Nepal has made progress in improving investment transparency, including reforms to the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act (FITTA), streamlined approvals via the Investment Board Nepal (IBN), and sector-specific guidelines. However, bureaucratic delays and procedural complexity remain key concerns. Our partner provides insight into licensing, repatriation, and compliance pathways to mitigate local administrative risk.

Nepal benefits from regional development initiatives such as BBIN, BIMSTEC, and SAARC, and is expanding its links to Indian and Chinese infrastructure corridors. These initiatives aim to improve trade, energy exchange, and digital integration across borders. For businesses operating across South Asia, Nepal offers targeted opportunities to build early-stage projects aligned with regional development trends.

How We Can Help

Our Kathmandu team provides end-to-end support for foreign companies navigating the local market—whether you are entering for the first time or scaling existing operations.

Backed by multidisciplinary expertise, we deliver integrated solutions across corporate establishment, compliance, advisory, and growth planning. With deep local knowledge and a regional outlook, we help businesses operate confidently and competitively in Kathmandu’s complex, fast-evolving regulatory landscape.

More About Our Kathmandu Business

To support companies investing and operating in Asia, Dezan Shira & Associates provides expert advisory and corporate services, backed by over 30 years of experience. Through our integrated platform of specialists, thought leaders, and local teams, we deliver market intelligence, strategic insight, and hands-on support across Kathmandu.

Our Clients

Since 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates has grown from a small consulting practice to a trusted partner for multinationals, SMEs, and entrepreneurs navigating Asia’s business environment.

Careers

Our team reflects the diversity and drive behind our success in Kathmandu. We offer opportunities to grow professionally in a cross-border, multi-disciplinary advisory environment.

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