Grow Your Workforce in Nepal

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nepal

The normal VAT rate is 13%

Immigration Nepal

In Nepal, employers and employees are required to contribute to the Social Security Fund (SSF) to provide social security coverage. The contribution rates are as follows:

Employer Contribution

• Pension Fund: 10% of the employee's basic salary. 
• Gratuity: 8.33% of the employee's basic salary. 
• Additional Contribution: 1.67% of the employee's basic salary.
• Total Employer Contribution: 20% of the employee's basic salary. 

Employee Contribution

• Pension Fund: 10% of the employee's basic salary. 
• Social Security Tax: 1% of the employee's basic salary. 
• Total Employee Contribution: 11% of the employee's basic salary.

Work Visas Nepal

There is one visa to legally work in Nepal:

Work Visa:

• Foreign nationals typically enter Nepal on a tourist visa.
• To apply for a work visa, individuals must secure a job offer and receive an appointment letter or employment contract.

Documentation Required:

• Valid passport or a photocopy.
• Current visa (tourist visa).
• Work visa application form.
• Tax clearance from the hiring organization.
• Documentation from various government departments.
• Work agreement from the Ministry of Home Affairs.