Company name reservation in Nepal: OCR preparation guide
A simple guide to preparing a company name reservation request through Nepal's Office of Company Registrar process.
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Quick answer
Before reserving a company name, prepare a few unique name options, check spelling, avoid restricted or misleading words, and confirm the latest OCR portal requirement before submission.
Eligibility
- Founders preparing to register a company in Nepal
- Applicants checking name options before OCR company registration
Required documents checklist
- □ Proposed company names
- □ Business objective idea
- □ Founder identity details
- □ OCR portal account detail if required
- □ Alternative names
Step-by-step process
- Prepare at least three name options.
- Avoid names too similar to existing companies or official bodies.
- Check spelling and business meaning.
- Submit name reservation through the OCR process.
- Use the approved name consistently in registration documents.
Fees and timelines
- Review time depends on OCR process and name similarity checks.
- Rejected names may need a fresh option.
Common mistakes
- Using generic or already-used names
- Choosing misleading official-sounding names
- Different spelling in later documents
- Not preparing alternatives
Use this as a preparation guide
This article explains the process in simple language. Final forms, fees, eligibility, office rules, and portal messages can change, so always confirm the latest details from the official source or the responsible office before submitting.
Avoid misleading names
Do not use names that make your company look like a government office, bank, licensed body, or official authority unless legally allowed.
Office and portal links
Printable checklist
Company name reservation in Nepal: OCR preparation guide
- Three name options
- Business objective
- Founder details
- Spelling checked
- OCR instruction checked
FAQ
Official sources
Use these references for final confirmation before applying. Nepal Docs Guide is independent and does not replace official instructions.
- Office of Company Registrar
Government of Nepal · last accessed Jul 4, 2026
Official source for checking the latest notice, form, fee, portal message, or office instruction.
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If your case involves corrections, deadlines, legal use, foreign submission, or a rejected application, contact the relevant official office before paying fees or submitting documents.
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