Starting a grocery store or mart in Nepal can be a great business idea. But before opening your store, it’s important to register your business legally. Registration helps you operate safely, pay taxes, and build trust with customers. Here’s a simple guide on how to register a grocery store or mart in Nepal.
1. Decide Your Business Type
The first step is to choose the type of business you want to register. In Nepal, you can register as:
- Sole Proprietorship: Owned by one person, easy to manage.
- Private Limited Company: Separate legal entity, more formal and trusted.
For small grocery stores, sole proprietorship is common. For larger marts or multiple branches, a private limited company is better.
2. Pick a Business Name
Choose a unique name for your store. Make sure it:
- Is easy to remember.
- Reflects your business (for example, “Fresh Mart” or “Happy Grocery”).
- Does not match any existing company name in Nepal.
You can check name availability on the Office of Company Registrar (OCR) website.
3. Register Your Business
You need to register your grocery store to operate legally. Here’s how:
- Prepare Documents:
- Citizenship certificate or passport.
- Passport-sized photos.
- Business address proof.
- Partnership agreement (if applicable).
- Submit Application:
- Visit the OCR website.
- Fill out the registration form.
- Get PAN and VAT Registration:
- Apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) from the Inland Revenue Office.
- If your annual turnover exceeds the VAT threshold, register for VAT.
- Open a Bank Account:
- Use your business registration certificate and PAN to open a business bank account.
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