Register your
business.
Choose a suitable structure, understand tax and prepare for registration. Start with your plans below.
Which structure fits you?
A few choices give you a starting point. Compare the details before deciding.
Choose with the full picture.
| What to compare | Sole proprietorship | Partnership | Private limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owners | One individual | Two or more partners | One or more shareholders |
| Responsibility | Owner is personally liable | Partners generally carry personal liability | Separate company; shareholders generally have limited liability |
| Administration | Usually simpler; renewals and tax still apply | Agreement, renewal and tax work | Company records, audit and annual filings |
| Future ownership | No shares for co-owners | Change the partnership arrangements | Defined shares and investment arrangements |
| Tax approach | Eligible fixed/turnover rules or individual business slabs | Assess the applicable entity rules and concessions | Generally 25% on taxable profit; exceptions apply |
Liability protections have limits, including personal guarantees and separate legal obligations. Joint ventures, nonprofit organizations and regulated activities need an individual review.
The potential tax advantage.
Under the normal resident sole-proprietor business-income slabs, the first NPR 10 lakh of taxable business income is taxed at 0%. This is not a blanket exemption for every small business.
| Annual taxable income portion | Rate |
|---|---|
| First NPR 10 lakh | 0% |
| Next NPR 5 lakh | 10% |
| Next NPR 10 lakh | 20% |
| Next NPR 15 lakh | 27% |
| Above NPR 40 lakh | 29% |
Each rate applies only to the income in that band. Taxable profit is not sales. D-01 fixed tax and D-02 turnover tax may apply instead where eligible.
Normal sole-proprietor slabs exclude the first-band 1% levy on sole-proprietorship business income. Salary, mixed income, foreign income, special sectors and reliefs need separate assessment.
Compare the same figures.
For a resident sole proprietorship and a general company. Estimates only; confirm the applicable tax route.
Enter both annual figures to see the comparison.
Open the full tax breakdown calculatorWhat will you need?
Choose a structure to see a preparation checklist. We confirm the final documents for your office and activity before submission.
A clear route from idea to setup.
- 01
Agree the right route
You explain the owners, activity, address and plans. We review the structure, permissions and responsible office.
- 02
Confirm documents and the quote
You provide the agreed information. We explain our service fee, government charges and any separate work before starting.
- 03
Prepare and submit
We coordinate the application and documents. Company incorporation goes through OCR; firm and organization routes depend on the relevant authority. You complete required signatures or verification.
- 04
Complete the operating setup
We review PAN, VAT where applicable, local/industry registration, bank setup and any sector or EXIM requirements.
- 05
Know what happens next
We give you the relevant accounts, filing, renewal and annual-compliance checklist. Ongoing support is agreed separately.
The sequence can change for your activity and authority. Approval and processing time depend on the responsible office; no fixed completion time is promised.
Know what you’re paying for.
Registration is quoted for your structure, capital, activity and required approvals. We do not publish a single price that leaves out compulsory work.
- Hisab Kitab service fee
- Quoted after reviewing your requirements
- Government charges
- Shown separately at the applicable official rates
- Additional work
- Licences, EXIM, other registrations or professional work itemized when required
- VAT and ongoing support
- VAT treatment stated in the quote; monthly plans and annual work agreed separately
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Official guidance and scope
Reviewed 7 October 2026. This guide helps prepare for a consultation; it is not a final legal or tax determination. Requirements and rates can change.