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Complete guide to business registration and tax compliance in Nepal under the Income Tax Act 2058 and VAT Act 2052. Covers PAN (Permanent Account Number) registration procedures and requirements, VAT registration thresholds (NPR 5 million for goods, NPR 2 million for services), mandatory VAT sectors (manufacturing, hotels, import-export, telecommunications), VAT calculation methodology and filing procedures, income tax compliance and return filing, business record-keeping requirements, annual tax deadlines, penalties for non-compliance, deregistration procedures, and tax planning strategies. Essential resource for business lawyers, tax consultants, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business owners understanding comprehensive tax compliance obligations and strategic tax management in Nepal.

Complete guide to company registration in Nepal under the Companies Act 2063 enacted in Paush 29, 2063 BS (January 10, 2006 AD). Covers company types (private, public, non-profit), name reservation at Office of Company Registrar, memorandum of association and articles of association preparation, document requirements for Nepali and foreign promoters, online submission through CAMIS portal, registration fee structure (varying by authorized capital), OCR verification procedures, certificate of incorporation issuance, post-registration compliance including PAN registration, local ward office registration, social security fund registration, bank account opening, share registry, and 3-month compliance requirements. Essential resource for corporate lawyers, business consultants, startup founders, and entrepreneurs understanding complete company registration and incorporation procedures in Nepal.

Complete guide to Nepal's wage and salary laws under the Labor Act 2074 and Bonus Act 2030. Covers minimum wage requirements (currently 15,000-17,300 NPR depending on sector), basic remuneration and annual increments, festival allowance and other statutory allowances, overtime pay (1.5 times regular wage), equal pay for equal work principle, prohibited wage discrimination, wage deductions (permitted vs. prohibited), provident fund and gratuity calculations, bonus entitlements and calculations (10% of net profit allocation, ceiling calculations), severance compensation, leave encashment, and compensation for wage violations. Essential resource for labor lawyers, employment consultants, HR professionals, employers, and workers understanding Nepal's comprehensive wage protection mechanisms and legal requirements for fair remuneration.

Complete guide to labor dispute resolution in Nepal under the Labor Act 2074 and Labor Court procedures. Covers types of labor disputes (individual, collective), Labor Office jurisdiction and complaint procedures, mediation and conciliation processes, Labor Court jurisdiction and trial procedures, evidence presentation and witness examination, filing requirements and deadlines, costs and fees, preliminary hearing procedures, final judgment and enforcement, appeals to District Court and Supreme Court, and practical guidance for workers, employers, and labor lawyers filing and defending labor cases. Essential resource for labor professionals understanding Nepal's labor dispute resolution mechanisms and litigation procedures.

Complete guide to Nepal's Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention) Act 2071 (2014 AD) and Labor Act 2074 protections. Covers definition of sexual harassment (physical, verbal, non-verbal, written harassment), workplace harassment committee formation, internal complaint mechanisms, investigation procedures, disciplinary actions, criminal penalties (up to 3 years imprisonment and 30,000 NPR fine), compensation calculations, victim protection, retaliation prevention, external complaint procedures with Chief District Officer, online harassment provisions, and legal remedies. Essential resource for labor lawyers, women's rights advocates, HR professionals, employers, and victims understanding workplace sexual harassment prevention and enforcement mechanisms in Nepal.

Complete guide to employee termination and severance rights under Nepal's Labor Act 2074 and Labor Rules 2075. Covers types of termination (voluntary resignation, incompetence, health, misconduct, retirement, retrenchment), notice period requirements (1 day to 30 days based on service), severance compensation calculations (1 month per year), wrongful termination remedies, reinstatement procedures, post-termination obligations, final settlement calculations, and employee rights. Essential resource for labor lawyers, HR consultants, employers, and employees understanding legal termination procedures and severance entitlements.

Complete guide to Nepal's Labor Act 2074 (2017 AD). Covers employment contracts, types of employment (regular, work-based, time-bound, casual, part-time), minimum wages, working hours, leave and holidays, social security benefits (provident fund, gratuity, insurance), safety and health, collective bargaining, dispute resolution procedures, strike and lockout provisions, employee termination and severance, outsourced labor, employer obligations, worker rights, and compliance requirements. Essential resource for labor lawyers, employment law specialists, HR professionals, employers, and workers understanding Nepal's comprehensive labor law framework.

Complete guide to criminal liability for motor vehicle accidents in Nepal under Section 161 of the Motor Vehicle and Transport Management Act 2049 (1993). Covers three-tier penalty structure: intentional killing (life imprisonment), reckless or knowing driving (2-10 years), accidental deaths without recklessness (up to 1 year). Detailed analysis of rash driving, negligent driving, hit-and-run liability, driver obligations, compensation requirements, evidence collection, criminal procedure in accident cases, victim rights, insurance considerations, and practical guidance for criminal lawyers and accident attorneys. Essential resource for legal professionals handling vehicle accident prosecutions and defense.

Complete guide to capital offense procedures, death penalty cases, and serious criminal charges in Nepal under the National Criminal Code 2074 and Criminal Procedure Code 2074. Covers heinous offenses, life imprisonment vs capital punishment, Supreme Court jurisdiction in capital cases, appellate procedures, constitutional safeguards, case review procedures, sentencing principles for serious crimes, victim compensation in capital cases, international standards, and practical guidance for criminal defense lawyers and senior advocates handling capital offense cases. Essential resource for legal professionals managing the most serious criminal proceedings.

Complete guide to criminal offenses against person in Nepal under the National Criminal Code 2074 (2017 AD). Covers assault and bodily harm, sexual assault and rape, homicide and culpable homicide, offense definitions, evidence requirements, sentencing guidelines, aggravating and mitigating factors, victim compensation, and prosecution procedures. Essential resource for criminal lawyers, prosecutors, and legal professionals.

Comprehensive guide to police custody and investigation rights in Nepal under the National Criminal Procedure Code 2074 (2017 AD) and Constitution 2072. Covers 24-hour custody time limits, rights during detention, right to counsel, protection against torture, interrogation procedures, confessions and statements, bail applications, habeas corpus remedies, and practical guidance for criminal defense lawyers protecting client rights.

Complete guide to bail procedures and rights of the accused in Nepal under the National Criminal Procedure Code 2074 (2017 AD). Covers bail eligibility criteria, hearing procedures, grounds for granting and refusing bail, anticipatory bail, bail amount determination, constitutional protections, and detailed practical guidance for criminal defense lawyers handling bail applications and defending accused persons' rights.

Complete guide to witness examination and cross-examination in criminal trials under Nepal's Criminal Procedure Code 2074 (2017 AD). Covers examination-in-chief techniques, leading questions rules, cross-examination strategy, witness impeachment, credibility assessment, evidence presentation, expert witness examination, vulnerable witness protections, and practical advocacy techniques for criminal lawyers and prosecutors. Essential resource for trial attorneys seeking effective courtroom testimony management.

Comprehensive guide to child support and maintenance laws in Nepal under the National Civil Code 2074 (2017 AD). Covers eligibility criteria, calculation methodology, enforcement mechanisms, legal obligations of parents, modification procedures, and detailed procedures for filing maintenance applications. Essential resource for family law practitioners handling child support and maintenance cases.

Comprehensive guide to marriage registration in Nepal under the National Civil Code 2074 (2017 AD). Covers eligibility criteria, step-by-step registration procedures for traditional and court marriages, documents required, legal consequences of unregistered marriages, and benefits of formal registration. Essential reading for family law practitioners and general practitioners.

Ultra-comprehensive guide to intellectual property law and copyright protection in Nepal covering copyright law, patent protection, trademark registration, design protection, trade secrets, intellectual property enforcement, international IP protection, practical strategies for creators and innovators, and detailed analysis of IP rights, remedies, and Nepal's evolving role in global IP framework.

Comprehensive guide to environmental law and natural resources management in Nepal covering constitutional environmental rights, environmental protection statutes, environmental impact assessment, pollution control, forest and wildlife protection, water resources, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and practical strategies for environmental compliance and enforcement in Nepal.

Comprehensive guide to labor and employment law in Nepal covering employment contracts, working conditions, wages and benefits, workplace safety, labor disputes resolution, trade unions and collective bargaining, discrimination and harassment, termination and severance, and practical strategies for employees and employers navigating Nepal's labor law framework.

Comprehensive guide to contract law and commercial transactions in Nepal covering contract formation, essential elements, performance and breach, remedies for breach, sale of goods, commercial instruments, and practical strategies for negotiating, drafting, and enforcing commercial contracts in Nepal.

Comprehensive guide to criminal law and procedure in Nepal covering the Criminal Code 2074, criminal investigation procedures, arrest and detention, bail, prosecution and charge, trial procedures, evidence rules, sentencing, appeals, and practical strategies for criminal defense and prosecution lawyers in Nepal.

Comprehensive guide to administrative law and governance in Nepal covering principles of administrative law, rule of law in public administration, administrative procedures, right to administrative justice, administrative remedies, transparency and accountability, anticorruption frameworks, and practical strategies for challenging administrative action and ensuring government accountability.

Comprehensive guide to constitutional law and human rights in Nepal covering the Constitution 2072, fundamental rights, government structure, constitutional courts, constitutional remedies, right to information, social rights, and practical strategies for constitutional litigation and human rights advocacy in Nepal.

Comprehensive guide to domestic violence law in Nepal covering the Domestic Violence (Crime and Punishment) Act 2066, forms of abuse, legal remedies including protection orders and compensation, criminal liability and sentencing, victim support services, shelter and rehabilitation programs, and practical strategies for lawyers representing survivors of domestic violence in Nepal.

Comprehensive guide to inheritance and succession law in Nepal under the Civil Code 2074. Covers classes of heirs, succession order for males and females, intestate succession, testamentary succession, wills and testaments, disinheritance, disputes and challenges, practical strategies for lawyers handling succession cases, and updated law on gender-equal inheritance rights.

Comprehensive guide to adoption law in Nepal covering domestic adoption, inter-country adoption, eligibility requirements, Inter-Country Adoption Board procedures, international treaties and conventions, consent and relinquishment procedures, post-adoption follow-up, and practical strategies for lawyers and adoption agencies facilitating legal adoption in Nepal.

Comprehensive guide to child custody and guardianship laws in Nepal under Civil Code 2074. Covers the best interests of child standard, types of custody arrangements, rights and duties of custodians, guardianship procedures, succession of guardians, protection against abuse, maintenance obligations, practical strategies for lawyers handling custody disputes, and checklist for child protection in family proceedings.

Comprehensive guide to property division after divorce in Nepal under Civil Code 2074. Explains how courts distinguish jointly acquired (marital) property from ancestral and separate property, how assets and debts are valued and divided, how women's and homemakers' contributions are recognized, and what practical steps lawyers should take to protect client interests in high-stakes family property disputes.

Comprehensive guide to Nepal's divorce law under the Civil Code 2074. Covers grounds for divorce, petition procedures, simplified divorce, contested divorce, property division, alimony and maintenance, custody implications, procedural timeline, court costs, and practical strategies for family law practitioners handling divorce cases in Nepal.

Comprehensive guide to landlord-tenant law in Nepal under Civil Code 2074 and the Tenancy Act. Covers tenant rights, landlord obligations, rent disputes, eviction procedures, security deposits, property maintenance, lease agreements, and practical strategies for lawyers handling residential and commercial tenancy disputes.

Detailed comparison of ADR methods and traditional litigation in Nepal. Explore mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and negotiation with cost analysis, timeline comparisons, and strategic guidance for choosing the right dispute resolution method.

Step-by-step guide to civil litigation in Nepal's district courts. Covers plaint preparation, court fees calculation, filing procedures, service of summons, trial process, evidence presentation, and judgment enforcement under Civil Procedure Code 2074.

Comprehensive guide to property partition (Ansha Banda) in Nepal. Understand coparcenary rights, equal inheritance under Civil Code 2074, voluntary vs. judicial partition, survey procedures, and settlement of joint ownership disputes.

Complete guide to Nepal's Mediation Act 2068 enacted on Paush 29, 2068 (January 10, 2012 AD). Covers mediator qualifications, certification process, court-referred mediation, community mediation, settlement agreements, and confidentiality provisions.

Complete guide to resolving land boundary disputes in Nepal. Learn about survey procedures, evidence collection, court processes, ADR options, and practical strategies for handling boundary conflicts under Nepal's land laws.

Complete guide to Nepal's Consumer Protection Act 2055 and 2023 amendments. Covers consumer rights, liabilities, remedies, complaint procedures, penalties, fair trade practices, and practical strategies for lawyers handling consumer disputes and protecting client interests.

Comprehensive guide to Nepal's Civil Code 2074 enacted on Bhadra 1, 2075 (August 17, 2018 AD). Covers family law, property rights, contracts, torts, gender equality provisions, and practical applications for legal practitioners.