NePAL has introduced a mandatory VAT framework for ride-sharing digital platforms, requiring operators to collect 5% VAT from drivers. The Inland Revenue Department issued a public notice on 17 July 2026, and technical guidance outlines reporting and invoicing duties. Operators must remit collected tax by the 25th day of the month following the reporting period.
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Bloomberg Tax · 5 days ago
In Nepal, the Inland Revenue Department issued a public notice on 15 July outlining VAT obligations for rideshare service providers. The notice sets a 5% VAT rate on rideshare transportation services, requires operators to issue tax invoices, and applies a 13% VAT rate to platform commissions.
myRepublica · 6 days ago
In Nepal, households using more than 50 units of electricity per month are now subject to a 5% VAT on the excess consumption. The new rule applies from 17 July 2026, exempting the first 50 units while charging 5% VAT on any usage above that threshold.
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VATCalc · 2 days ago
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Key Takeaways
Operators must collect 5% VAT from drivers offering transport and delivery services through the platform, as mandated by Nepal's Inland Revenue Department on 17 July 2026.
Operators must submit VAT declarations by the 25th day of the month following the reporting period, according to the 17 July 2026 notice.
Operators must remit collected VAT on behalf of drivers, issue tax invoices on their behalf, and submit declarations by the 25th day of the month following the reporting period, as per the 17 July 2026 guidance.
Primary source
Read the full article at 1stopVATThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 23 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Nepal. The original source is 1stopVAT.
