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An industry address change in Nepal is a formal legal requirement for any enterprise relocating its production site or registered office. Ensuring DOI Compliance Nepal during relocation is vital to maintaining your industrial license validity and uninterrupted access to government-provided tax incentives and customs concessions.
₨ 10,000.00
Under Section 11 of the Industrial Enterprises Act, 2076, any industry registered for operation in a specific location must obtain prior approval from the industry registration body before shifting to another place. This process is strictly procedural and ensures that the new industrial site complies with national zoning, environmental standards, and provincial regulations.
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Industrial Enterprises Act, 2076, an industry must submit a formal application setting out the specific reasons for relocation to the Department of Industry (DOI) or the relevant registration body. According to Rule 9 of Industrial Enterprise Regulation,2078 requires the submission of the original Industry Registration Certificate, an updated Environmental Study (IEE/EIA) for the new site, and a formal Recommendation Letter from the concerned Local Level (Municipality/Ward) where the industry is moving. These documents verify that the new location is suitable for the industry’s specific nature and scale of production.
Failure to obtain approval before relocating constitutes a violation under Section 43 of the same Act. Unauthorized relocation carries significant risks, including administrative fines ranging from NPR 5,000 for micro-industries up to NPR 300,000 for medium or large industries. Beyond financial penalties, non-compliant enterprises face the immediate suspension of fiscal incentives and, in cases of severe breach or environmental non-compliance, the potential cancellation of industrial registration.
