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Employing in Nepal

Workers' rights in Nepal are protected by:

The Nepalese Constitution of 2015
The Labour Act of 2017
The Social Security Act of 2018
The Nepalese Trade Union Act of 1992

— all of which guarantee equal pay for equal work, the right to individual and collective labour disputes, safe working environements, and protections against discrimination based on age, religion, and race.

Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Nepal.

Minimum wage

Nepal’s minimum wage is fixed at NPR 15,000 ($121) per month although skilled employees will negotiate rates on a case-by-case basis which will tend to be higher than the minimum wage.

Competitive benefits package in Nepal

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

Nepal has the world’s densest concentration of World Heritage sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square.

It’s home to the majestic Himalayas —Everest (or, Chomolungma in Nepalese), and eight of the other top ten highest peaks in the world. Nepal is also the world’s largest producer of mustard seed & the third-largest of ginger and is home to 125 different ethnic groups and castes.

Capital City

Kathmandu

Currency

Nepalese rupee

Languages

Nepali

Population size

28,095,714

Ease of doing business

Easy

VAT - standard rate

13%

Grow your team in Nepal with Remote

You can pay contractors now in Nepal with Remote in some currencies (talk to a Remote expert now for more details).

Companies hiring in Nepal are typically required to either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider to employ on the company's behalf. Developing the processes required to manage payroll, benefits, taxes, and onboarding in countries like Nepal can get complicated fast, especially without localised expertise. If you’re looking to start hiring in a country like this, using a global HR platform like Remote makes it easy to hire workers in full compliance with all local legislation. In the countries where we do offer our Employer of Record product, Remote takes on responsibility for compliance so you can focus on hiring great talent and growing your business.

Risks of misclassification

Nepal, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Nepal may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

Payroll

39

per employee/month

Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalised support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution

Contractor Management

39

per contractor/month

Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility

Employer of Record

940 800

per employee/month

Hire without opening a local entity
Guided onboarding
Local payroll paid on time, every time
Built-in security and compliance
Flexible, localised benefits
Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
Dedicated experts for local support

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