Govt to make capital gains tax final for listed securities, eases investment rules

KATHMANDU: The government has announced that capital gains tax on the sale of listed securities will be treated as a final tax.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in a joint session of the Federal Parliament.

The move is aimed at simplifying the tax system and making investment procedures easier for stock market participants.

Presenting the annual budget, Wagle said the policy will provide greater clarity and convenience for investors in the securities market, addressing a long-standing demand from shareholders.

The government also announced plans to allow Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) to participate in the secondary securities market through necessary legal and policy reforms.

He added that foreign investment approval processes, investment accounting systems, profit repatriation procedures, and capital gains tax regulations will be updated in line with current economic needs.

Officials said the reforms are intended to improve investment climate, attract foreign capital, and modernize Nepal’s financial market framework.