Nepal’s Capital Gains Tax on Share Trading Increased

Kathmandu. The capital gains tax on share trading in Nepal has been increased, effective from today.

As per the provisions of the Economic Act for the fiscal year 2083/84, the tax on capital gains from share trading has been increased. Now, if an individual buys and sells shares within a year, they will have to pay a 10% tax on the profit. If the shares are sold after a year, the tax rate will be 7.5%.

In the previous fiscal year, the tax rates were 7.5% and 5%, respectively.