FDI Eligibility Checker for Nepal
Check whether a foreign investment is allowed: sector, NPR 2 crore minimum, IT exemption, approving body and next steps.
How it works
Foreign investment in Nepal is allowed in sectors outside the negative list, generally with at least NPR 2 crore per investor — except nine IT and digital sectors exempted in 2026. The Department of Industry approves most projects (automatic route for 102 listed areas); Investment Board Nepal handles projects above NPR 6 arba.
= NPR 2 crore
Result
Likely eligible for FDI
- Sector is open to foreign investment (confirm your exact activity code).
- Minimum NPR 2 crore per investor applies — met.
- Approval or automatic-route certificate from the Department of Industry (automatic route covers 102 listed industry areas).
- Bring the money through banks and record it with Nepal Rastra Bank; dividends and sale proceeds can be repatriated later with NRB approval.
Based on FITTA 2075, the NPR 2 crore minimum (Nov 2022 notice), the 2026 IT exemption and the 16 Feb 2026 automatic-route list. Read the full FDI guide before transferring funds.
The four checks before you invest
- 1
Sector
Is the activity open to foreign investment, and is it on the automatic-route list?
- 2
Amount
NPR 2 crore per investor unless an exemption (IT/digital, NRN joint investment) applies.
- 3
Approval
Department of Industry, or IBN for very large projects; the automatic route skips a separate approval decision.
- 4
Money and repatriation
Bring funds through banks, record them with Nepal Rastra Bank and keep audited accounts for future repatriation.
The detail behind each check is in our FDI in Nepal guide, and our company registration service handles the OCR stage after approval.
Questions about this tool
What is the minimum foreign investment in Nepal?
Generally NPR 2 crore per foreign investor; nine IT and digital sectors are exempt from 2026.
Do Non-Resident Nepalis need FDI approval?
NRNs with foreign citizenship invest under the foreign investment framework with some concessions; Nepali citizens living abroad invest as Nepalis.
Can profits be taken out of Nepal?
Yes. Dividends and sale proceeds can be repatriated with Nepal Rastra Bank approval after tax, with audited accounts.
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