How to Buy Shares on NEPSE – Step-by-Step Guide, Best Brokers, Fees & Tax

How to Buy Shares on NEPSE – Step-by-Step Guide, Best Brokers, Fees & Tax (2025 Guide)

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is gaining popularity among investors, youth, and entrepreneurs. If you're planning to invest in stocks in Nepal, this guide covers the full process from opening a DEMAT account to placing your first trade — all updated for 2025.

📌 Step 1: Open a DEMAT Account

• Visit a bank, broker, or merchant banker like NIBL Ace, NMB Capital, or Global IME Capital.
• Fill up the DEMAT account form.
• Submit your citizenship/passport and a passport-size photo.
• Pay a nominal fee (usually Rs. 50–Rs. 150/year).

📌 Step 2: Register for MeroShare

MeroShare is the online platform for IPO application and portfolio tracking. Once your DEMAT is ready:

• Request a MeroShare login ID from your DEMAT provider.
• Visit meroshare.cdsc.com.np
• Login and change your password.

📌 Step 3: Choose a Broker and Get a TMS Account

To buy/sell in the secondary market, you need a TMS (Trading Management System) account:

1. Pick a NEPSE-licensed broker (see list below).
2. Visit their TMS site (e.g., https://tmsXX.nepsetms.com.np where XX = broker number).
3. Sign up and verify using DEMAT info.

Top 5 Brokers in Nepal

Broker ID	Name	TMS Link
32	Pragyan Securities	Visit
14	Nepal Stock House	Visit
58	Naasa Securities	Visit

📌 Step 4: Buy & Sell Shares

• Login to your TMS portal.
• Select the stock (e.g., NLIC, NABIL, NRIC).
• Enter quantity, price, and submit order.
• Track real-time via NEPSE Live or your TMS dashboard.

💰 Fees & Charges in 2025

• Commission: 0.27% to 0.4% depending on amount.
• DP charge: Rs. 25–50 per transaction.
• SEBON fee: 0.015% per trade.
• Capital Gain Tax: 5% (individual), 10% (institutional).

🧾 Tax on Share Trading in Nepal

Capital gains on NEPSE are taxable under Inland Revenue Department guidelines:

• Short-term gain: Taxed at 5% (within 365 days)
• Long-term gain: 5% flat tax (holding >1 year)
• Annual tax filing via IRD is mandatory for investors earning above Rs. 500,000 from capital markets.

📱 Popular NEPSE Apps

• NEPSE App
• MeroShare App
• Sharesansar, Nepali Paisa

Investing in NEPSE is now easier than ever. With the right broker, tools, and knowledge, you can start growing your wealth legally and safely. Start today!

💡 Tip: Always diversify your portfolio and keep learning about the market trends.