Process of Registration of INGOs in Nepal

Article describes the required process and legal criteria for establishment of International non-Governmental Organization (INGOs) in Nepal.

1. Governing Laws for registration of INGO

• Social Welfare Act 1992 (2049)
• Social Welfare Council Rules, 1992 (2049)

2. Regulatory Body

• Social Welfare Council (SWC)

3. Legal requirements for Registration and Operation of INGOs:

A. Agreements Required for INGO establishment in Nepal:

1. General Agreement (GA)

• Basic Agreement between INGO and Social Welfare Council for its operation.
• Detail description of working sectors, projects and financial plan.
• GA draft must be submitted initially in Social Welfare Council

 2.  Project Agreement (PA)

• Agreement between INGO Social Welfare Council and Local Partner for implementation of work projects prepared in details of budget planning,
• Project methods and plans of operation with the help of local stakeholders.
• PA draft must be finalized after consulting with local stakeholders of Nepal such as Municipality, Ward Office and District Development Committee.

B. Must Donate USD 2,00,000 per annual from outside Nepal

C. NGO and Profit Not Distributing company must be local partner to implement INGOs project.

D. Local Office of INGOs in required for its operation with similar personality under foreign  jurisdiction.

E. Local Partner of INGO should get approval with Social Welfare Council for receiving fund.

F. Local office of INGO in Nepal must register with tax Office and must have Permanent Account Number (PAN)

G. Local Partner of INGO should get approval with Social Welfare Council for receiving fund.

H. Reliable funding source’s evidence

I. Certificate of Home country registration and By-Laws of INGO

J. Financial Credibility and Commitment

K. Project Proposal and Agreements

L. Copy of Citizenship, passport with valid visa and other bio-data of head office Directors of  INGO

M. Covering Letter

4. Process for Establishment of INGOs in Nepal:

5. Time Required for registration process of INGOs in Nepal:

• Registration can be completed within 3 to 4 months

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