International Non- Governmental Organization (“INGOs”) and Non- Governmental Organizations (“NGOs”) operating in Nepal need to be compulsory registered/get affiliation from Social Welfare Council (“SWC”) of Nepal. Along with the registration/affiliation they need to file the regular annual submission to SWC and other required government agencies. Nepal Corporate have well experience lawyers advising NGOs and INGOs in Nepal.

Following are the list of services that CLN provides to INGOs and NGOs:

1.    Registration NGOs before SWC,

2.    Receiving the affiliation of INGOs before SWC,

3.    Drafting and approval of General Agreement and Project Agreement from SWC,

4.    Filing of regular compliance submissions to be made at District Development Committee, Social Welfare Council, and District Administration Office,

5.    Advising on exit strategies and closure of projects,

6.    Visa and work permit processing for INGO expatriates and country representative,

7.    Provide advice to the INGO in relation to dealings with local partners and advise on the local partners compliance requirements in relation to agreements with them,

8.    Attend all official meetings of the client with government entities as necessary,

9.    Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the agreement of INGOs and NGOs,

10. Drafting the HR policy, employment agreement and provide advice on labor issue of INGOs and NGOs,

11. Keeping up to date with the regulatory or statutory changes in policies that might affect the INGOs and NGOs,

Provide legal advisory on any potential disputes with third party for INGOs and NGOs.