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Trademark and NGO Registration Planner

Trademark government fees by number of classes with the step timeline — or the steps and founder check for registering an NGO.

How it works

Trademark: domestic applicants pay the Department of Industry NPR 1,000 per class to apply and NPR 5,000 per class on registration (plus NPR 500 for an official search); expect 3–9 months. NGO: at least 7 Nepali founders, registration at the District Administration Office, then SWC affiliation before receiving foreign funds, and a yearly renewal.

Number of Nice classes

One application per class. Goods are classes 1–34, services 35–45.

Include the official DOI search

Government fees (domestic applicant)

NPR 6,500

Application (NPR 1,000 × 1): NPR 1,000
Registration (NPR 5,000 × 1): NPR 5,000
Search (NPR 500 × 1): NPR 500
Typical timeline: 3–9 months

Steps and typical time
1. Search the DOI register		1–2 weeks
2. File application per class		1 day
3. Examination by the DOI		1–4 months
4. Publication and 90-day opposition		3 months
5. Pay registration fee, receive certificate		2–5 weeks
6. Renew every 7 years		Diarise

Fees per mark per class from the DOI schedule (checked Oct 2026); foreign applicants pay different amounts. See our trademark service.

Trademark registration at the DOI

Each class is a separate application, so a brand selling clothing (class 25) and running a shop (class 35) files twice. After examination the mark is published and anyone may oppose it within 90 days; then the registration fee is paid and the certificate issued, valid for 7 years. Search first — our trademark search guide explains how.

NGO registration at the DAO and SWC

An NGO is registered under the Association Registration Act 2034 with an approved constitution, then gets a PAN and bank account. Affiliation with the Social Welfare Council is needed to receive foreign assistance, and every foreign-funded project needs SWC approval. Our NGO registration service covers constitution drafting through to renewals.

Questions about this tool

How much does trademark registration cost in Nepal?

Government fees for a domestic applicant are NPR 1,000 per class to apply and NPR 5,000 per class to register, plus NPR 500 for an optional official search.

How many people are needed to register an NGO?

At least seven Nepali citizens as founding members.

Does every NGO need SWC affiliation?

Only to receive foreign funds or run foreign-funded projects; NGOs using only local funds may operate after DAO registration.

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