Key Facts
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Years in Business
A top tier chartered acccountancy firm specializing in audit, tax, and advisory in Nepal
Our Services
Three pillars. Partner-led approach.
Audit & Assurance
Independent assurance that stands up to scrutiny — from boards, regulators, lenders, and investors. Statutory audits, internal audits, due diligence, and special-purpose work.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
Practical tax and regulatory advice for businesses operating in Nepal’s constantly shifting landscape. Income tax, VAT, customs, dispute defence, and sector-specific regulators.
Business Advisory & Consulting
The work that helps a business run better, grow faster, and make sharper decisions. Business model design, internal controls, outsourced finance, and training.
Investing in Nepal
A practical guide to foreign direct investment in Nepal — sectors, structures, approvals, and tax.
Whether you’re scoping a new entry into Nepal, navigating an approval process, or planning a repatriation, our FDI advisory team supports foreign investors across the full lifecycle. The guide covers FITTA 2019 and Industrial Enterprises Act 2020, current investment thresholds, sectors open to FDI, entity options, the five-step approval process, the tax regime, and repatriation. Updated for 2026.
Our Story
Built from independent practice into a partner-led firm.
Shankar Associates, Chartered Accountants (SACA) is one of the leading Kathmandu-based assurance and advisory firms. The founding team had been working as independent consultants prior to the firm’s formation; those individual efforts took institutional form when the Senior Management Team came together under the common umbrella of SACA in January 2016.
Initially organised as a sole proprietorship, SACA converted to a partnership in 2018 to accommodate growing client needs and demonstrate broader institutional capability. SACA is registered at number 604 with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN).
International Roots
A global alliance behind local expertise.
Shankar Associates is a member of Praxity Global Alliance, a Top 1 ranked global alliance of independent business advisors. Praxity is an international alliance of 780 offices of best-in-class independent member firms, sharing combined expertise from strategic locations around the world — driving outstanding results for clients across 120 countries.
As a member of Praxity, SACA has access to more than 60,000 professionals representing an unrivalled global resource and knowledge pool.
Our People
Three partners. One director. Partner-led on every engagement.
Senior attention from the start — backed by a team of qualified chartered accountants and specialists across audit, tax, and advisory.
Insights
Notes from the practice.
Stay ahead with expert insights from SACA. Our knowledge hub brings you the latest updates on tax, audit, compliance, and business trends in Nepal. From regulatory changes to practical tips, our articles and resources are designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
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Setting Up and Operating an NGO in Nepal: A Complete Guide
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Minimum Wage Nepal 2082: New Rates Effective Shrawan 1, 2082
The Government of Nepal has revised the minimum wage effective from Shrawan 1, 2082 (17 July 2025). The new minimum monthly wage is NPR 19,550,…
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Changes to Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 2052 by the Finance Bill 2081
This is comparative presentation of changes made to Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 2052 by the Finance Bill 2081, compiled by Shankar Associates, Chartered Accountants…