Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Calculate capital gains tax on the sale of property, shares (listed & unlisted), and other assets in Nepal. Get accurate tax calculations based on holding period and asset type according to current Nepal tax laws.
Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Calculate capital gains tax for your investments in Nepal
Select Asset Type
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Tax Rate Information - Real Estate
Long Term (More than 5 years):5%
Short Term (Less than 5 years):7.5%
Sale Details
Required
Property purchase value
Property sale value
Nepal Capital Gains Tax Information
Real Estate Tax Rates
- •Long Term (5+ years): 5% General rate
- •Short Term (<5 years): 7.5% General rate
- •Withholding Tax: 2.5-5%
- •Personal residence exemption available
Shares Trading Tax
- •Listed shares (365+ days): 5%
- •Listed shares (≤365 days): 7.5%
- •Unlisted shares: 10%
- •Institutional rate: 10-15%
Tax Exemptions
- •Personal residence (10+ years)
- •Annual exemption: NPR 3,00,000
- •Reinvestment (within 2 years)
- •Agricultural land (with conditions)
Requirements
- •Tax payment within 30 days
- •File annual return
- •Keep records for 6 years
- •Withholding by purchaser
Real Estate
- • 5% tax (5+ years holding)
- • 7.5% tax (less than 5 years)
- • Personal residence exemption
- • Transfer costs deductible
Listed Shares
- • 5% tax (365+ days holding)
- • 7.5% tax (less than 365 days)
- • 10% for institutions
- • Brokerage fees deductible
Unlisted Shares
- • 10% tax for individuals
- • 15% for institutions
- • No holding period benefit
- • Transfer fees deductible
Tax Benefits
- • Rs. 3 lakh annual exemption
- • 10+ years residence exempt
- • Loss carry forward (4 years)
- • Reinvestment benefits
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the type of asset you sold (property, shares, or other assets)
- Enter the original purchase price and exact purchase date
- Enter the sale price and sale date to calculate holding period
- Add any additional costs that increase your cost basis:
- • Improvement costs (for property)
- • Transfer costs and registration fees
- • Brokerage fees (for shares)
- For property: Check if it was your personal residence occupied for 10+ years
- For shares: Indicate if you're an institutional investor
- Click Calculate to see your capital gains tax liability and net proceeds
Important Notes
- • This calculator uses the latest Nepal capital gains tax rates
- • Personal residential property may be exempt if occupied for 10+ years
- • Capital gains up to Rs. 3,00,000 annually may be exempt
- • For complex transactions, consult a qualified tax professional
- • Tax must be paid within 30 days of the transaction
- • Keep records of purchase price, improvements, and sale documents for 6 years
- • Capital losses can be carried forward for up to 4 years
Tax Payment & Filing Requirements
- • Where to pay: Designated banks or IRD office
- • When to pay: Within 30 days of asset transfer
- • Documents needed: Sale deed, purchase documents, improvement receipts
- • Payment method: Bank voucher or online payment
- • Late payment penalty: 1.5% per month on unpaid tax
- • Withholding tax: Buyers must deduct and deposit tax at source