Education Consultancy License Process in Nepal

This article is our exclusive 2025 guide to the Education Consultancy License, beginning from the registration of a Private Limited (Pvt. Ltd.) company to the procedures at the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD), Hetauda.

🔔 Important Update
Pursuant to the latest regulatory changes, the authority to issue licenses for education consultancies in Bagmati Province has been transferred from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Social Development, Hetauda. For expert legal support and end-to-end licensing service, feel free to contact us: Call/WhatsApp: +977 9709090127

1. What is Education Consultancy License?

The Education Consultancy License process in Nepal allows all consultancies to operate legally and provide necessary services. The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection is inspecting consultancies throughout Kathmandu to observe if they are licensed or not on a regular basis.

It is the official authorization issued by the concerned government authority (primarily the Ministry of Social Development – MoSD of the respective province) that allows a private firm or company to legally operate as an education consultancy service provider.

2. Where to Obtain License to Operate Education Consultancy?

The licensing authority for education consultancy registration in Nepal varies by province.

For Province No. 3 (Bagmati Province), applicants must obtain their education consultancy license from the Ministry of Social Development, Hetauda, which is accessible through the official ECIS Bagmati system via the ECIS portal.

Each province in Nepal has designated its respective Ministry as the licensing authority for issuing a consultancy license to operate an education consultancy.

3. What are the Requirements to obtain Education Consultancy License?

The Requirements for obtaining the license are as follows:

1. Companies must be registered at the Office of Company Registrar (OCR) and their respective Provincial Ministry. For Province No. 3, this means registration with the Ministry of Social Development, Hetauda.
2. Applicants must have House Rent Agreement of Minimum 2 Years
3. The Company must have valid Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two Foreign Universities.
4. The Company must have Two Valid & Qualified Certified Education Counsellors.

4. What is the process to obtain Education Consultancy License in Nepal?

The Education Consultancy License process begins with the registration of the company, registration at the tax and ward offices, and the acquisition of a share registry certificate. Once these steps are completed, the consultancy must be verified by the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD). Thereafter, the prescribed government fee of NPR 15,000/- for FY 2082/83 must be paid, followed by the submission of the application, which is subject to departmental approval. The Ministry then conducts an inspection of the respective consultancy, and upon completion and verification of all required documents, the license is formally issued.

• Step 1: Registration of Company at OCR
• Step 2: Registration at Tax and Ward Office
• Step 3: Opening Corporate Account & Share Registry
• Step 4: Listing of Consultancy at ECIS Portal  
• Step 5: Obtaining License from MoSD

Step 1: Registration of Company at OCR

The first step involves registering the company at the Office of the Company Registrar as a consultancy company in Nepal. This requires the citizenship certificate, national ID, and PAN card of the shareholder(s), along with the proposed consultancy’s name, location, and capital.

Step 2: Registration at Tax and Ward Office

Following company registration, tax registration and ward office registration must be completed. This requires a signed rent agreement, the tax clearance slip of the rented premises, an electricity or water bill, and a duly filled PAN application form.

Step 3: Verification of Consultancy & ECIS Listing

Registration on the Education Consultancy Information System (ECIS) portal is mandatory for all education consultancies. The Government Fee of NPR 15,000/- for FY 82/83 must also be paid by the consultancy.

Step 4: Inspection of Consultancy from MoSD

After the required 29 documents, as listed in the checklist above, are submitted, MoSD officials conduct an official inspection of the consultancy to review its infrastructure

Step 5: Obtaining License from MoSD

Finally, upon completion of the inspection and submission of all required documents, the MoSD issues the license to the respective education consultancy.

Each submission during the Education Consultancy License process in Nepal must be complete to avoid delays. The final application submitted during the educational consultancy registration should include all necessary documentation.

4. What Documents are Required for Obtaining the License?

DocumentS	Requirement
Application & Fees	Duly filled application form with non-refundable fee of NPR 5,000/-
Company Documents	Registration certificate, AOA, MOA, PAN/VAT certificate
Property Documents	House rent agreement (minimum 2 years), owner’s citizenship, Lalpurja or ownership proof
Financial Records	Tax clearance certificate, audit report, annual compliance letter (for companies over 1 year)
Personnel Information	Company profile, directors’ citizenship certificates
Staff Qualifications	Two education counsellors with Bachelor’s degree, citizenship, offer letters, TITI training certificates
University Partnerships	MOUs with minimum two foreign universities, university profiles, representation letters
Language Programs	Academic transcripts, citizenship, offer letters, language proficiency certificate (75% minimum)

5. What are the Government Fees to Register Education Consultancy?

The Service Charge for Obtaining Education Consultancy License from a professional firm is NPR 1,75,000/- to NPR 2,00,000/-.

MOSD Government Fees

• FY 82/83: NPR 15,000/-
• FY 81/82: NPR 10,000/-
• FY 80/81: NPR 5,000/-

Government Agency	Fees
OCR (Office of Company Registrar)	Company registration fees
Ward Office	Municipal registration and compliance fees
MoSD (Ministry of Social Development)	License application and processing fees

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6. How long does it take to obtain License for Education Consultancy?

The timeline for obtaining an education consultancy license ranges from 30 to 90 days, depending on various factors. The Cost for O

Axion Partners can expedite the process and provide licenses within 1 month through our expertise and established relationships with regulatory authorities.

7. What to do after obtaining Education Consultancy License?

Compliance Requirement	Description
MoSD Reporting	Submitting annual operational reports to Ministry of Social Development
License Renewal	Annual renewal of education consultancy license
Audit Report	Conducting and submitting annual financial audit reports
Company Renewal	Annual renewal of company registration and related documents

Consultancy Company Registration in Nepal

Education Consultancy Company Registration in Nepal

8. Can Foreigners open Education Consultancy in Nepal?

Foreign investment in education consultancy in Nepal is permitted under specific conditions that balance foreign expertise with local partnership requirements. To operate legally, foreigners must comply with the education consultancy license requirements and follow the education consultancy registration process in Nepal through the ECIS portal.

Foreigners are required to partner with Nepali stakeholders to complete the consultancy registration and secure approvals. Proper documentation is essential to meet the standards of the education consultancy license and successfully establish an education consultancy in Nepal.

1. Foreign investors can hold a maximum of 51% ownership in education consultancy businesses, while local partners must maintain at least 49% ownership.
2. Foreign investors must demonstrate a minimum investment commitment of USD 150,000. This investment can be structured flexibly, with USD 25,000 required during incorporation and the remaining amount invested over time according to business development needs.