All industrialists and businesspersons registered with or intending to register with the Department of Industry must henceforth submit applications and access industrial administration services exclusively through the Industrial Management Information System (IMIS).
Introduction
The Department of Industry (DOI), under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Government of Nepal, has issued an urgent notice requiring all industrial administration-related functions to be conducted through the Industrial Management Information System (IMIS).
The notice clarifies that while certain functions were previously carried out through IMIS, all such functions will now be exclusively processed through the system. All industrialists and businesspersons, whether already registered with the DOI or intending to register, are required to submit their applications in accordance with the schedules prescribed under the Industrial Enterprises Act, 2076 (2019) and the Industrial Enterprises Regulations, 2078 (2021) through the IMIS portal.
Key Highlights
- All industrial administration-related functions of the DOI are to be conducted exclusively through IMIS with immediate effect.
- Both existing registrants and new applicants must submit all applications through the IMIS portal.
- Applications must comply with the schedules prescribed under the Industrial Enterprises Act, 2076 (2019) and the Industrial Enterprises Regulations, 2078 (2021).
- The following services are to be delivered through IMIS:
- Approval for Industry Registration;
- Registration of New Industry;
- Capital and Capacity Enhancement;
- Extension of Time Limit for Commencement of Industry Operation, Commercial Production, or Transactions;
- Transfer of Ownership and Relocation of Industry;
- Environmental Studies (BES, IEE, EIA, Revised IEE);
- Obtaining of Facilities and Incentives;
- Approval of Foreign Investment;
- Approval of Technology Transfer;
- Approval of Foreign Investment through Share Purchase or Sale;
- Recommendation for Business Visa and Non-Tourist Visa;
- Approval for Repatriation of Investment and Earned Income; and
- Determination of Raw Material Consumption Norms.
Practical Implications
1. Practical Implications
Industrialists and businesspersons must submit all applications and process all industrial administration matters exclusively through the IMIS portal going forward. Physical or offline submissions will no longer be accepted for the services listed above. Applicants should ensure they are registered on the IMIS platform and familiar with its processes before submitting applications.
2. Impact on Foreign Investors and Technology Transfer Applicants
Foreign investors and parties seeking approval for technology transfer, share purchase or sale, or repatriation of investment and earned income must also route their applications through IMIS. Parties involved in such transactions are advised to review the applicable requirements under the relevant legislation and ensure timely submission through the portal.
3. Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to submit applications through IMIS may result in:
- Non-processing or rejection of applications;
- Delays in obtaining required approvals, registrations, or incentives; and
- Disruption to business operations dependent on timely DOI approvals.
All concerned industrialists and businesspersons are urged to transition to IMIS promptly and seek assistance where necessary to ensure uninterrupted access to DOI services.
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