What are the registration and disclosure requirements for lobbying activities with Nepal's central and provincial governments?

Hello,
Thank you for reaching out. For formal lobbying with central and provincial government officials in Nepal, there is currently no specific statutory licensing requirement for lobbyists, nor a dedicated lobbyist registry as of 2025. However, your industry association must be properly registered as a business entity, and you must disclose your activities, represented clients, and areas of policy interest.​

Meetings with government officials require prior approval, especially if foreign representatives are involved, and an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must be present during such meetings. After meetings, officials must provide a briefing on the topics discussed. Unauthorized meetings, particularly those aimed at securing advantages, are strictly prohibited and may lead to penalties.​

You will also need to comply with conflict of interest rules. Public officials must declare any private interest and recuse themselves from decisions where a conflict exists. Any decision made with a conflict of interest could be invalidated. Organizations involved in lobbying must submit periodic reports to government bodies regarding activities, expenditures, and clients. Failure to comply with reporting duties can result in fines or other legal penalties.​

If you need further personalized advice or help drafting disclosures or preparing for meetings, I can offer low-cost text-based consultations over WhatsApp. Please let me know if you'd like to discuss further.

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