Legal Document Drafting in Nepal — MOA, AOA & Agreements
Legally sound documentation is the foundation of every well-run business in Nepal. From the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) at incorporation to shareholder agreements, employment contracts, and NDAs — every document must be drafted precisely to be enforceable.
Key Legal Documents Every Business Needs
Memorandum of Association (MOA): The founding document of a company defining its name, registered address, objectives, authorized capital, and shareholders. Filed at OCR during registration.
Articles of Association (AOA): The internal governance document defining board structure, meeting procedures, dividend policy, and company rules. Filed alongside MOA.
Shareholder Agreement: A private agreement between shareholders covering matters not in the AOA — share transfer restrictions, dispute resolution, non-compete clauses, and exit rights.
Employment Contracts: Written agreements with every employee specifying role, salary, benefits, leave, and termination terms — mandatory under Nepal Labour Act 2074 BS.
NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement): Protects confidential information shared with employees, consultants, vendors, or business partners.
Step-by-Step Process
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Identify your documentation needs
Tell us what documents you need. We assess your business structure and recommend the complete documentation set.
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Information gathering
We collect the specific information needed for each document — party details, capital structure, objectives, terms, etc.
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Drafting
Our team drafts the documents in English and/or Nepali, ensuring compliance with relevant Nepali law.
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Review and feedback
You review the draft and provide feedback. We revise until the document meets your exact requirements.
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Finalization and execution
Documents are finalized for signature. We advise on notarization requirements and filing procedures.
Standard Templates vs Custom Drafting
Free MOA and AOA templates available online are designed for simple businesses and often create problems when companies grow or change. Chartered Corporate drafts custom documents that address your specific ownership structure, business objectives, and operational needs — protecting you from disputes before they happen.Need help with this process? Chartered Corporate Business Consulting handles it all for you — from start to finish.