Introduction to
Nepal tax planning guide

Whether you're moving for work, adventure, or a slower pace of life surrounded by natural beauty, Nepal offers a unique blend of ancient culture, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality.


In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about relocating to Nepal from a personal tax perspective, including tax residency, income tax, special tax regimes and tax return obligations. 



TaxPilot recommend that you organize your affairs in good time to get ahead and make the most of favorable tax treatment while making sure you’re meeting your tax return obligations.

TAX SYSTEM

HOW YOU’RE TAXED IN Nepal

Nepal follows a residence taxation model. If you are resident, you will pay tax worldwide incomes. If you are non-resident, you will pay tax on local incomes only.

Resident
Local Income
Foreign Income
Non-Resident
Local Income
Foreign Income
RESIDENCY

YOUR RESIDENT STATUS IN Nepal

You’ll be considered tax resident if you satisfy any of the following criteria:
Physical presence

if you are present in Nepal on more than 182 days during any 12 month period.

HIGHEST RATE

INCOME TAX IN Nepal

Residents are subject to progressive tax rates and the highest rate of tax levied on employment income and self employment income is 36%.
Global comparison
56%
World highest
36
%
Nepal
0%
World lowest
OTHER TAXES

PERSONAL TAXES IN Nepal

Asset tax

Tax on property and share sales

Wealth tax

Tax on value of owned assets

Death tax

Tax on assets passed to heirs

Social tax

Tax to contribute to state welfare

 * It is recommended that you review your affairs and structure accordingly so that you do not end up creating an unexpected tax charge and paying more tax than necessary.
INTERNATIONAL TAX

DOUBLE TAXATION AGREEMENTS IN Nepal

If you receive incomes overseas while you are living in Nepal, you may find the source country, as a starting point, continues to tax the income which may cause double taxation unless you are using special tax regime.

Double taxation agreements can be used to mitigate double taxation and receive tax free income. As such, the more double taxation agreements a country has, the better, as agreements will ensure you’re not taxed twice and even better, ensure your income is tax free.  

At present, Nepal has 11 double taxation agreements signed.

Global comparison
140
World highest
11
Nepal
0
World lowest
COMPLIANCE

TAX OBLIGATIONS IN Nepal

What is the deadline to file tax returns and settle tax liabilities?
The tax year starts on 16 July and ends on 15 July.
What is the deadline to file tax returns and settle tax liabilities?
The deadline to file your tax return and settle the tax bill is 15 September following the end of the tax year.
Do you need to make advance payments of tax?
You may be required to make advance payments of tax towards future tax years on top of settling the current tax year liability.