Nepal Rastra Bank has issued the fifth amendment to the Foreign Investment and Foreign Loan Management Bylaw, 2021, making it easier to bring in and repatriate foreign capital. Companies, including those previously blacklisted, can now invest without prior NRB approval, though blacklisted firms must be cleared before repatriating dividends. IT companies can invest up to USD 20,000 abroad through commercial banks without extra approval, while larger investments are capped at 50% of average export earnings or USD 1 million. The changes aim to make Nepal more attractive and transparent for international investors.
