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Tourism & Hospitality — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 01
Tourism & Hospitality

Hotels, resorts and trekking operators run on a web of licensing, land-use and FDI rules.

Hotel & Resort Licensing
Classification, permits, provincial approvals.
Trekking & Tour Agencies
Agency licensing, NTB, guide compliance.
Franchise & Management
Brand, management, operator agreements.
Investment Structuring
FITTA 2019 FDI and joint ventures.
Liability & Guest Disputes
Injury, insurance, negligence defence.
Conservation & Parks
Park permits, eco-tourism compliance.
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Transport & Logistics — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 02
Transport & Logistics

Customs, cross-border transit treaties and vehicle regulation intersect at every shipment.

Transport Licensing
Route permits, operator licensing, DoTM.
Customs & Import/Export
Classification disputes, appeals.
Freight & Logistics Contracts
Forwarding, warehousing, liability.
Aviation Law
Operating permits, CAAN, insurance.
EV & New Mobility
EV import and ride-sharing licensing.
Cargo & Transit Disputes
Damage, delay and seizure claims.
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Private Equity — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 03
Private Equity

Since the 2025 FITTA amendment, VC and PE funds are a structured pathway — if documented right.

Term Sheet Review
Negotiating founder-protective terms.
Fund Structuring
SEBON registration, GP/LP, fund docs.
Legal Due Diligence
Corporate, IP, litigation review.
ESOP & Equity Incentives
Option schemes, vesting, pools.
Shareholder Agreements
Board mechanics, drag/tag, exits.
Exit & M&A
Share and asset sales, buyouts.
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Tax Law — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 04
Tax Law

IRD enforcement has sharpened since 2022 — audits are more frequent and penalties larger.

Tax Planning & Structuring
Deductions, depreciation, timing.
IRD Audit Defence
Representation, penalty negotiation.
VAT Compliance
Registration, invoicing, refunds.
Transfer Pricing
Related-party docs, arm’s length.
Double Tax Treaty Advice
Withholding, treaty benefits.
Tax Appeals & Litigation
Revenue Tribunal, Supreme Court.
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Banking & Finance — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 05
Banking & Finance

BAFIA, the Insurance Act and the Securities Act each carry strict licensing and capital rules.

Banking & BAFIA
Licensing, NRB inspections.
Fintech & Payments
PSP licensing, wallets, crypto.
Insurance Law
Licensing, Beema Samiti, claims.
Securities & Capital Markets
SEBON registration, IPOs.
Loan & Security
Loan, mortgage, pledge, guarantee.
Financial Disputes
Debt recovery, regulatory appeals.
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International Trade — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 06
International Trade

Bilateral treaties, WTO obligations and SAFTA/BIMSTEC frameworks shape every cross-border deal.

Trade Contracts
Export/import, distribution, agency.
WTO & Treaty Compliance
SAFTA tariffs, facilitation.
Anti-Dumping & Remedies
Investigations, safeguards.
Letters of Credit
LC review, guarantees, UCP 600.
Cross-Border Disputes
Arbitration, award enforcement.
Export Compliance
Licensing, sanctions, origin.
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Energy & Infrastructure — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 07
Energy & Infrastructure

Hydropower, solar and transmission span DoED, NEA, environmental and local approvals.

Hydropower Licensing
Survey, generation, transmission.
Power Purchase Agreements
PPA negotiation, cross-border export.
Solar & Renewables
Development licences, net metering.
Infrastructure Contracts
EPC, O&M, construction.
Environmental Compliance
EIA/IEE, forest, land acquisition.
Project Finance
Security packages, direct agreements.
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Intellectual Property — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 08
Intellectual Property

Nepal is first-to-file and a WIPO member — register before someone else claims your brand.

Trademark Registration
Filing, opposition, Madrid Protocol.
Copyright Protection
Registration, licensing, enforcement.
Patents & Design
Filing, prosecution, FTO.
Trade Secrets & NDAs
Confidentiality, IP assignment.
Software & Tech IP
Licensing, open source, SaaS.
Infringement & Enforcement
Cease-and-desist, seizures.
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Privacy & Data — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 09
Privacy & Data

The Privacy Act 2075 binds any business collecting personal data — most don’t realise it applies.

Privacy Act Compliance
Audits, gap analysis, remediation.
Policies & Notices
Privacy, cookie, consent notices.
Data Sharing Agreements
Processing, cross-border transfer.
Cybersecurity & Breach
Notification and response.
App & Platform Compliance
Terms of service, data handling.
GDPR for Nepal Business
EU compliance, transfer tools.
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INGOs & NGOs — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 10
INGOs & NGOs

SWC and Associations Registration Act rules are strict — and enforcement has tightened since 2022.

NGO Registration
Registration, SWC affiliation.
INGO Registration
SWC agreements, annual renewals.
Foreign Funding
SWC/NRB approvals, reporting.
Employment & Volunteers
Staff and volunteer agreements.
SWC Disputes & Appeals
Suspension, restriction challenges.
Governance & Audit
Compliance calendars, filings.
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Labour & Employment — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 11
Labour & Employment

The Labour Act 2074 rewrote gratuity, termination and social security — HR policy won’t save you.

Employment Contracts
Act-compliant for every category.
Labour Court Representation
Termination, wages, gratuity.
Social Security & Benefits
SSF, gratuity, leave.
Disciplinary & Termination
Show-cause, inquiry, process.
HR Policy Drafting
Handbooks, conduct, grievance.
Foreign Workers & Expats
DoFE permits, quota compliance.
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Immigration — Everest Laws
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Practice Area 12
Immigration

Immigration officers hold wide discretion — knowing current practice gets approvals first time.

Business & Investor Visa
FITTA investor visas, NRN.
Work Permits
Applications, renewals, quotas.
Student Visa
Applications, extensions, transfers.
Family & Dependent Visa
Spouse and child visas.
Visa Extensions & Changes
Conversions, overstay, renewals.
NRN & Citizenship
NRN structures, citizenship.
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