Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel presented the Budget of Nepal for the fiscal year 2082-2083 on 15^th of Jestha, 2082. Finance Minister through this annual budget attempts for sovereign development and economic growth through consistency, increased productivity, and employment.

We have compiled all the facts from the Budget Speech and Financial Ordinance with respect to its impact on Business & Taxation.

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Objective of budget

(a) Achieve high, sustainable, and broad-based economic growth to reduce poverty.

(b) Create employment by promoting entrepreneurship development and expanding public and private investment.

(c) Enhance economic efficiency by increasing the use of modern technology.

(d) Establish social justice through social protection and development.

(e) Promote quality public services and good governance.

Objectives in order to increase the productivity of the revenue system

(a) Broaden the tax base by encouraging economic activities.

(b) Increase tax compliance and participation by making timely reforms and simplifications in tax laws.

(c) Develop a taxpayer-friendly, transparent, and self-operated revenue system.

(d) Enhance the efficiency of revenue administration and control revenue leakage.

(e) Manage non-tax revenues by ensuring sustainable use and cost-effective operation of natural resources.

Budget Resources & Allocation

Revenue & Expenditure Comparisions

Concessions to Startups & IT Industries

IT Based Industries, Hotels & Resorts - Income tax & Electricity Exemption as Special Industries
Income from export of IT services: 75% Income tax Exemption
Income earned by resident in Nepal from exporting IT services abroad: 5% Final Withholding Tax
Startup Business with annual turnover up to 10cr: 100% Tax exempt for 5 Years
Allocated Rs. 73 crore (730 million) for startup loans at a concessional 3% interest rate

1% Custom Duty and Exemption of all other Duties

Machinery, equipment and tools required for the construction of football, cricket and multi-purpose stadiums
Machinery, equipment and tools required for green hydrogen production. Income tax exemption for 5 years
Machinery & batteries required for generation of electricity from wind and solar energy
Tunnel Boring Machinery for the construction of tunnel in road, irrigation or hydro electricity projects
Equipment required to set up industries for manufacturing and assembling charging machines for EVs. Income tax Exemption for 5 years

Share Market Related Provisions

30% of the shares of Nepal Telecom to be listed in Stock Exchange
Government bonds to be soon traded in secondary market
Non resident investors can repatriate the invested amount only twice in a year not exceeding 50% of total amount so invested in secondary market
Legal provisions to be drafted to formalize Sweat Equity Shares
Provision to be drafted allowing EPF, CIT and SSF to invest in Private Equity Fund and Venture Capital Fund.

Tax Waivers

For Whom	Condition	Waiver
Tax/Vat Assessment made by tax office and Amount Remained Unpaid: - Community Hospital registered under -Entity Registration Act 2034 BS - Health organization - Transport-related organization	If tax/vat amount is paid by the end of Poush 2082 B.S.	Penalty: 100% Additional fees: 100%Interest: 100%
-VAT Registered Taxpayers Not filed returns -Not paid vat liability for the transactions up to Chaitra end 2082 B.S	Files the VAT return Pays VAT liability and 25% of the interest by the end of Poush 2082	Penalties: 100%Additional Fees: 100% Interest: Balance
-VAT Registered Taxpayers Filed -Returns Not paid vat liability for the transactions up to Chaitra end 2082 B.S	Pays VAT liability and 25% of the interest by the end of Poush 2082	Penalties: 100%Additional Fees: 100% Interest: Balance
-Excise Registered Entity responsible for Excise duty assessment and collection -Not filed Excise return -Not paid the Excise liabilities up to end of Chaitra 2081	Assess excise duty File Excise Return Pay Excise amount and 50% of the late fees by the end of Poush 2082	Penalty: 100% Late fees: Balance
-Excise Registered Entity responsible for Excise duty assessment and collection -Filed excise return -Not paid the excise amount for liabilities up to end of Chaitra 2081	Assess excise duty File Excise Return Pay Excise amount and 50% of the late fees by the end of Poush 2082	Penalty: 100% Late fees: Balance
-Excise Registered Entity responsible for Excise duty assessment and collection -Filed excise return -Not paid the excise amount for liabilities up to end of Chaitra 2081	Pay Excise amount and 50% of the late fees by the end of Poush 2082	Penalty: 100% Late fees: Balance
International Air transport service provider not registered under VAT Act	Register under VAT w.e.f 1st Kartik, 2080. Declare transactions and file vat returns from 1st kartik, 2080 Payment of VAT amount by Ashwin 2082	Interest: 100% Fines: 100% Additional fees: 100%
Seller of International Air tickets (registered or unregistered)	Declare transactions and file vat returns from 1st kartik, 2080 Payment of VAT amount by Ashwin 2082	Interest: 100% Fines: 100% Additional fees: 100% Tax, Interest, Penalty and Additional fee before 1st Kartik, 2080 are also waived.
Tax payer who has not filed an income tax return Assessed for tax by concerned Tax Office	Submit their income tax return for that assessed tax year Submit Income Tax Return for any pending Tax year Pay tax by the end of poush 2082 B.S	Interest: 100% Penalty: 100% Additional fee: 100%

Amendments in Value Added Tax

No Change in VAT Rate & VAT Threshold Limit of 50 Lakhs and 30 Lakhs
~~Taxpayers who fail to submit tax returns continuously for six months shall be made public. Any amount of tax deduction pending of such taxpayer will be held and the registration can also be suspended.~~
Transaction from Warehouse or branch without their registration with IRD: Rs. 10k for each default.
VAT abolished on clearing house service and Digital payments
Amount paid to different platforms for sponsored ads, influencer marketing, personal branding will be brought into the scope of Digital Service.
Advertisement service removed from the scope of Digital Service

Amendments in Excise Permit Renewal Fines

For	Previous	Ammended
Units other than involving in manufacturing & import	-Upto Shrawan: No FineBhadra to -Kartik: 25% of Renewal Fee -Mangsir to Magh: 50% of Renewal fee -Falgun to Baisakh: 75% of Renewal fee -Jestha to Ashad: 100% of Renewal fee	Upto Shrawan: No Fine Bhadra to Kartik: 25% of Renewal Fee Mangsir to Magh: 50% of Renewal fee Falgun to Baisakh: 75% of Renewal fee Remaining period in that FY and for each period of the excise permit: 100% of the Renewal fee
Units involved in Manufacturing & import	Upto Shrawan: No Fine Bhadra to Kartik: 50% of Renewal Fee Mangsir to Magh: 100% of Renewal fee	Upto Shrawan: No Fine Bhadra to Kartik: 50% of Renewal Fee Mangsir to Magh: 100% of Renewal fee Remaining period in that FY and for each period of the excise permit: 200% of the Renewal fee
Result of non renewal within prescribed time period	Automatic suspension of Excise permit	-Repealed-

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Other Notable Announcements

Deposits of up to five lakh rupees in cooperatives will be protected through the Deposit and Loan Protection Fund.
Arrangements will be made to allow the purchase of land in excess of the limitations for industrial, agricultural, farm and housing apartments.
Advance income tax levied at customs points on food grains, fruits and Dairy products: Abolished
Deposit required for EXIM Code: Abolished
No minimum income tax for Zero taxable transactions
Transport service providers: Rental paid to unregistered person but TDS deducted can be allowed for deduction in respective FY 78-79, 79-80 and 80-81
Establishment of new Industry in SEZ or Industrial Estate: 3 years rent exemption
The monthly rent rate of special economic zones will be reduced from Rs. 20 per square meter to Rs. 5 per square meter
Industries in Industrial Estates exports 30% of its production: Facilities similar to industries in SEZ.
RFs previously approved by the IRD shall mandatorily registered into retirement funds operated by the Employees Provident Fund, Citizens Investment Trust, Social Security Fund, or Pension Fund.
The luxury tax is now applicable to the sale of all gold and gold jewelry, removing the earlier threshold of NPR 10 lakh.

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