Protecting a trademark, patent, or copyright in Nepal requires navigating two separate registration systems and understanding which international protections do — and don’t — extend here. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises businesses and creators on securing and enforcing intellectual property rights in Nepal. By Adv. Shiva Prasad Kandel Governing Law and Regulators Trademarks, patents, and industrial…
Property transactions in Nepal — and the rules around foreign and NRN ownership in particular — are a frequent source of confusion. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises on property transactions, registration, and the specific rules that apply to foreign nationals and Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs). By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam Governing Law Land and property matters…
Nepal’s banking and financial sector operates under close regulatory supervision. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises banks, financial institutions, and borrowers on lending, security, and regulatory compliance matters. By Adv. Shiva Prasad Kandel Governing Law and Regulator Nepal’s banking sector is governed by the Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 2073 (2017) (“BAFIA”), which classifies banks and financial…
Nepal’s labor law governs every employer operating in the country, and carries additional rules for companies that hire foreign nationals. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises employers — Nepali and foreign-invested alike — on compliance, contracts, and workforce matters. By Adv. Shiva Prasad Kandel Governing Law Employment in Nepal is governed by the Labour Act, 2074 (2017)…
Nepal welcomes foreign direct investment (FDI) across most sectors of its economy, but the process runs through specific government approvals with its own minimum investment threshold, restricted-sector list, and repatriation rules. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises foreign investors and Nepali joint-venture partners through each stage. By Adv. Shiva Prasad Kandel Governing Law and Regulators Foreign investment…
Registering a company in Nepal is the first legal step for anyone starting a business here, whether a Nepali entrepreneur or a foreign investor. Kaligandaki Law Firm guides clients through incorporation from name reservation to post-registration compliance. By Adv. Shiva Prasad Kandel Governing Law and Regulator Company registration is governed by the Companies Act, 2063…
If you are facing an FIR, a police investigation, or a criminal charge in Nepal, the first days matter more than any later stage of the case. Kaligandaki Law Firm has defended criminal matters since 1997, appearing regularly in the Kathmandu District Court and on appeal to the High Court and the Supreme Court. The…
Last reviewed 17 August 2026 against the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 and Nepal Police cybercrime statistics for FY 2081/82. Nepal has no standalone cybercrime statute. Cybercrime here is prosecuted under Chapter 9 of the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063, authenticated on 22 Mansir 2063 (8 December 2006). Its official English translation is titled “2063 (2008)”, which…
Kaligandaki Law Firm has acted for families in Kathmandu since 1997. Our family law practice covers marriage and court marriage, divorce by mutual consent and contested divorce, child custody and maintenance, inheritance and property partition, and adoption — including cross-border matters for non-resident Nepalis whose spouse, children or property sit outside the country. The first…
Corporate and Business Law is one of the prominent practice areas of law firm which involves advising companies, corporations and businesses on legal issues related to their operations and transactions. In Nepal, this practice area covers a wide range of topics, including company registration, contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property and trademark registration, labor and…