FAQ: Nepal New Law 2023

Q: What is Nepal New Law 2023?
A: Nepal New Law 2023 is a term that refers to the changes and amendments made to the existing laws and regulations by the government of Nepal for the fiscal year 2023/24 (2080/81). The new law 2023 is announced through the Finance Bill, which is presented by the finance minister along with the annual budget. The new law 2023 may also include other bills that are passed by the parliament or enacted by the president during the fiscal year.

Q: What are the main areas of Nepal New Law 2023?
A: The main areas of Nepal New Law 2023 are:

•  Taxation: The new law 2023 updates the tax laws and rates for income tax, luxury tax, education service tax, health risk tax, tourism fee, foreign employment service fee and withholding tax. The new law 2023 also introduces new taxes or fees for certain services or transactions, such as foreign tour packages, foreign education and precious metals.

•  Citizenship: The new law 2023 amends the Citizenship Act, 2006 to make it compatible with the Constitution of Nepal. The new law 2023 allows the children of parents who got citizenship by birth to acquire citizenship by descent. The new law 2023 also allows a child born in Nepal to a Nepali woman and whose father is unidentified to get citizenship by descent. The new law 2023 also allows non-resident Nepalis residing outside the South Asian region to acquire citizenship without political and administrative rights.

•  Human rights: The new law 2023 reaffirms the government's commitment to uphold and protect human rights in Nepal. The new law 2023 extends the income tax exemption for donations made to Covid-19 relief fund till mid-July 2024. The new law 2023 also allows the children to choose either the surname and address of their mother or father while acquiring citizenship. The new law 2023 also allows one to get citizenship through gender identity in line with the constitution.

Q: How can I access Nepal New Law 2023?
A: You can access Nepal New Law 2023 through various sources, such as:

•  The official website of the Ministry of Finance, which publishes the Finance Bill and other budget-related documents.

•  The official website of the Nepal Law Commission, which publishes the bills and acts passed by the parliament or enacted by the president.

•  The official website of the Department of Printing, which publishes the Nepal Gazette that contains the official notifications of laws and regulations.

•  The official website of the Inland Revenue Department, which publishes the tax-related laws and circulars.

•  The official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs, which publishes the citizenship-related laws and notices.

•  The official website of the Human Rights Watch, which publishes reports and analysis on human rights issues in Nepal.