Workflow checklist
- Identify the registry. camis.ocr.gov.np
- Check access requirements. Account required: Optional. Local ID required: No.
- Plan budget. Price range: USD 0.00. Payment methods: Not published; confirm at source.
- Anticipate friction. Captcha / 2FA: Unknown. English UI: Partial.
- Plan turnaround. Expected: Unknown.
- Verify recency. Last verified: 4 Sept 2026. Confirm current pricing at the official registry before submitting.
TL;DR. Nepal’s statutory company registry is the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR), and its named digital platform is CAMIS. https://www.ocr.gov.np did not respond when last checked. https://camis.ocr.gov.np has an incomplete certificate chain, and behind it the page is titled Online Company Registration and loads its content in the browser, with no search form on the page itself. http://camis.ocr.gov.np redirects to the secure address. https://application.ocr.gov.np has the same certificate problem and lands on OnlineUserLogin.jsp, titled Welcome To Online Company Registration, with a password field. No Nepali rupee fees are published; confirm at source. The FATF site at https://www.fatf-gafi.org is online.
What is the official Nepal business registry?
The Office of the Company Registrar (OCR) is the statutory authority for company registration in Nepal, operating under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies. The OCR was established under the Companies Act 2006 (2063 BS) and maintains the central register of all companies incorporated in Nepal.
The OCR deployed its Company Administration Management Information System (CAMIS) as the digital registration platform. https://www.ocr.gov.np did not respond when last checked. https://camis.ocr.gov.np has an incomplete certificate chain, and the page behind it, Online Company Registration, loads its content in the browser with no search form of its own. https://application.ocr.gov.np redirects to a login page. CAMIS is therefore not confirmed as an anonymous search form.
The registry covers private limited companies, public limited companies, non-profit companies, holding companies, and subsidiary companies incorporated under the Companies Act. Foreign company branches operating in Nepal register separately with the relevant sectoral authority but are cross-referenced in the OCR system.
What can you search?
No CAMIS search page could be reached past the certificate problem and the login. Which name, number or PAN fields it offers is not confirmed here. OCR filings under the Companies Act 2006 have been reported to include private and public companies; confirm at source.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Cost (NPR) | Cost (USD, approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic company search (public) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Standard verification report | Unknown | Unknown |
| Detailed verification report | Unknown | Unknown |
| Certified copy of filing | Unknown | Unknown |
| Name reservation | Unknown | Unknown |
| Company registration | Unknown | Unknown |
No Nepali rupee figures could be confirmed while the OCR host does not respond and CAMIS sits behind a certificate problem and a login, so the table above reads unknown rather than free; confirm at source.
Do you need a local account or ID?
No account-free public search could be found. https://application.ocr.gov.np redirects to OnlineUserLogin.jsp, which has a password field. OCR help-desk numbers reported in older copy are not confirmed here; confirm at source.
Is the website in English?
Partial. The CAMIS page and the login page are titled in English. What language company records themselves use is not confirmed here; confirm at source.
What’s the turnaround time?
Unknown. No turnaround is published; confirm at source.
Is there an API?
No public API is documented on the CAMIS or login pages.
What you legally cannot do
The OCR’s terms and Nepal’s Electronic Transactions Act 2063 (2006) govern data use from the CAMIS system. Bulk scraping of the OCR portal is not permitted. Company data obtained from the registry is intended for the stated purpose of the query; commercial redistribution requires separate authorization. Nepal’s Privacy Act 2018 (2075 BS) governs the handling of personal data of directors and shareholders extracted from registry records. Compliance buyers must document the legal basis for each registry lookup. The FATF site at https://www.fatf-gafi.org is online, but Nepal’s current listing is not stated here; confirm at source.
Practical tips for foreign compliance buyers
- Registration number is the anchor. The company registration number issued by OCR is the primary identifier. It does not change with name changes or capital restructuring.
- PAN cross-check. The Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by the Inland Revenue Department cross-references the company in the tax system. Confirming both the OCR registration number and PAN provides stronger identity assurance.
- FATF listing not confirmed here. Nepal has been reported as placed under increased monitoring in February 2025. Check the current lists at fatf-gafi.org; confirm at source.
- Status field meanings. “Active” means registered and in good standing. “In liquidation” and “Dissolved” are distinct states; an entity in liquidation may still have legal capacity for certain acts. Confirm the specific status meaning with a Nepali legal practitioner before taking compliance decisions.
- Private vs. public company disclosure. Private companies (the majority of Nepali registrations) have more limited mandatory public disclosure than public companies. Director and shareholder records may require a formal extract rather than a public search to access in full.
- Cooperative sector. Nepal’s cooperative sector, which is regulated separately under the Department of Cooperatives rather than the OCR, was cited as a specific high-risk area in the FATF 2025 action plan. Due diligence on cooperative entities requires a separate registry check. For the full due diligence framework, see our Global Business Due Diligence Guide.
Alternatives if you cannot access OCR directly
- Aggregator search (indicative only): OpenCorporates indexes some Nepal company data from the OCR, but coverage is partial and lags the official record. Useful for a quick name check; not for compliance-grade verification.
- CAMIS (https://camis.ocr.gov.np): an incomplete certificate chain, and no search form on the page itself.
- Local agents: Kathmandu-based law firms and corporate service providers can retrieve certified OCR extracts and arrange translations within 3-7 business days.
Local data suppliers
- BizSewa (bizsewa.com). Nepal-based corporate services platform providing company registration, renewal, and compliance support. Offers registry information services and verification assistance for Nepali entities. Suitable for buyers who need Nepali-language registry support alongside English-summary output.
Use the OCR for the authoritative legal filing record. Use a commercial data provider when you need credit or risk data layered on top of the registry extract.
FAQ
Can a foreign company access the Nepal OCR registry directly?
Not through a confirmed anonymous search. www.ocr.gov.np did not respond, CAMIS has an incomplete certificate chain, and application.ocr.gov.np lands on a login page.
What is the company registration number in Nepal?
The OCR assigns a unique company registration number at incorporation. This number is the primary identifier in the CAMIS system and is referenced across OCR filings, tax registrations (PAN), and regulatory submissions. The format is a sequential numeric series.
What entity types are registered with the OCR?
The OCR registers private limited companies, public limited companies, non-profit companies, holding companies, subsidiary companies, and foreign company branch offices under the Companies Act 2006. Sole proprietorships and partnerships register with the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection rather than the OCR.
Does Nepal have a beneficial ownership (UBO) registry?
No public beneficial ownership search could be found, and no central public register is published here. FATF action-plan wording from 2025 is not confirmed here; confirm at source.
How current is the data in the OCR?
OCR data has been reported as updated on filing events since CAMIS. That is not confirmed on a working search page here; confirm at source.
Is Nepal on the FATF grey list?
Nepal’s current listing is not stated here. It has been reported as placed under increased monitoring in February 2025; check the current lists at https://www.fatf-gafi.org.
What’s the difference between the OCR registry and tax/financial filings?
The OCR maintains company registration and incorporation records. Tax registration (PAN), annual tax filings, and financial statement submissions are handled by the Inland Revenue Department of Nepal. Listed companies are additionally subject to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) disclosure requirements. A thorough compliance file may need data from all three sources.
Last verified: 2026-09-04. Sources: www.ocr.gov.np, which did not respond; camis.ocr.gov.np, which has an incomplete certificate chain and loads its content in the browser; application.ocr.gov.np, which lands on a login page; and fatf-gafi.org. For the full global due diligence framework, see our Global Business Due Diligence Guide.