NGO Registration in Nepal

Introduction to NGO Registration in Nepal

NGO in Nepal also known as Non-Governmental Organizations are private but non-profit Organizations that operate outside the bounds of the Government. Before legally operating them, the Registration of NGOs must fulfill the requirements and the prescribed procedures.

Registration of NGOs in Nepal establishes them as an autonomous Corporate Body with perpetual succession and legal rights to sue and be sued. Furthermore, the NGO can hold, sell, buy, transfer, or gain Property in accordance with Law.

Law for NGO in Nepal

Three Primary Rules and Regulations govern the Registration of NGOs in Nepal. They are:

1. Association Registration Act 1977
2. Social Welfare Council Act 1992
3. Social Welfare Council Regulations 1992

Authority

The Government Authorities and competent bodies involved with the Registration of NGOs in Nepal are:

1. Local Ward Office
2. District Coordination Committee
3. District Administration Office
4. Social Welfare Council

Requirements for NGO Registration

The following are the requirements for the Registration of an NGO in Nepal:

1. Seven or more Seven Persons must be willing to establish an association. It must include one President, One Vice-President, One Treasurer, One Secretary, and other members.
2. A Finalized Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association for the NGO
3. Resolution of Board Members to establish the Proposed NGO
4. Certified Copy of Citizenship Certificate from the Board Members
5. A Rent Agreement with the lessor
6. Passport-sized photographs along with a Character Report from Nepal Police.

NGO Registration Process in Nepal

The NGO Registration Process in Nepal are as follows:

1. Ward Office Recommendation
2. District Coordination Committee Certificate of Registration
3. District Administration Office Registration
4. Affiliation with Social Welfare Council
5. Registration at Inland Revenue Department

1. Recommendation from Ward Office

Initially, the to-be-registered NGO must receive certification along with a letter of recommendation from the respective Ward Office where the NGO will be operated. The Recommendation requires several notarized Documents, Copies of the minutes of the First Meeting, and much more.

2. Certificate of Registration from District Coordination Committee

After the recommendation of the Ward Office has been obtained, another recommendation Certificate must be obtained from the District Coordination Committee.

3. Registration by District Administration Office

Finally, for the finalization of NGO Registration in Nepal, an application must be submitted to the District Administration Office where your Company will be operating. Therefore, a thorough Review of the NGO is initiated. If the NGO successfully passes the Review, the District Administration Office issues a certificate of Verification.

Consequently, the Social Welfare Council Act provisions that any Organizations involved in Societal Activities and Social Welfare must be mandatorily associated with the Council. So, the Certified NGO must become affiliated with the Social Welfare Council to legally operate in Nepal.

5. Registration at the Inland Revenue Department

Finally, as the NGO will be actively involved in Financial Transaction, a PAN Number is required along with complete registration in the Inland Revenue Department. After the NGO is completely affiliated with the Inland Revenue Department, it can be said to have been registered in Nepal.

Note: Please Consult Lawneeti Associates that provides Specialized NGO Registration Service in Nepal.

Other Details on How to Register NGO in Nepal

Time

The Total Time required to complete the Registration of NGO in Nepal is 1 to 2 Months including all the required recommendations and Certifications.

Government Fee

The NGO Registration Fees in Nepal can be up to NPR 6,000 in total which includes Ward Office Recommendation, DAO Charge and Social Welfare Council Affiliation Charge.

The Government Fee required to obtain a Recommendation Letter from the Ward Office is NPR 2,000. (May Vary)

District Administration Office charges NPR 1,000 to provide Certificates to NGOs in Nepal. (May Vary)

It requires NPR 3,000 to get affiliation with the Social Welfare Council in the context of registration of an NGO in Nepal.

Review of Accounts

The Board Members and the Management Committee of the NGO must submit the accounts of its association to the Auditor. The Local Body, if required, can investigate the NGO’s Audit and Financial Transaction.

Dissolution of Association

If an NGO dissolves in any circumstances involving its failure to carry out its designated functions for any reason, all the assets of such an Association dissolve to the Government of Nepal. Moreover, the Government of Nepal bears the liability of the Assets of the Association.