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IPO advisory in Nepal
A public issue exposes a company to a level of scrutiny it has never faced. We help management see how ready the business is, close the gaps in reporting, governance and controls, and prepare the financial story, working alongside the licensed issue manager and other professionals a public issue requires.
Who this is for
- Private companies considering a public issue in the next few years
- Family-owned groups planning ownership and governance changes ahead of listing
- Growing businesses that want to understand what listing would require
- Boards that want an honest readiness view before committing time and cost
What it includes
- 01
Readiness assessment
A frank review of financial reporting, governance, controls and track record against what a public issue expects.
- 02
Financial reporting preparation
Statements prepared to NFRS, with policies, disclosures and working papers ready for audit.
- 03
Governance and structure
Board, committee and shareholder arrangements reviewed, and the changes needed set out.
- 04
Valuation and pricing view
An independent valuation range and an analysis of how the issue price could be justified.
- 05
Prospectus financial support
The financial sections and supporting schedules prepared for the issue manager and regulator.
- 06
Roadmap and timeline
A step-by-step plan with owners and dates, from readiness to filing.
How it works
- 01
Assess readiness
Where the company stands today against what listing requires.
- 02
Close the gaps
Reporting, governance and control improvements, in priority order.
- 03
Prepare the story
Valuation, financial narrative and supporting schedules.
- 04
Support the issue
Coordination with the issue manager, auditor and lawyers.
What we need from you
Having these ready shortens the first meeting. Share documents only once an engagement is agreed.
- Audited accounts. Audited financial statements for as many years as available.
- Corporate documents. Registration, articles, shareholder register and board minutes.
- Business plan. Where the company is going and what the money would be used for.
- Governance overview. Who sits on the board, how decisions are made and who owns the shares.
How we price this work
There is no standard price list, because the fee follows the scope and the depth of the work. We agree both in writing before anything starts.
- ScopeWhat is included, and what is not, set out in plain terms.
- Volume and condition of recordsClean, current books cost less to work from than a backlog.
- Depth and complexityA review is different from a full defence, filing or build.
- DeadlineWork against a fixed date, such as a reply to the IRD, is planned around it.
One-off work is quoted as a fixed fee for a defined scope. Ongoing work is a monthly retainer. The first 30-minute call is free, and you leave it with an indication of the cost and the time involved, even if you decide not to hire us. Book a free call.
Questions people ask
Are you the issue manager?
No. A public issue in Nepal needs a licensed issue manager and other approved professionals. We prepare the company and its financial material, and coordinate with them.
How long does preparation take?
Usually a year or more for a company that has not reported publicly before, since audited history and governance take time to build.
Who approves the issue?
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) regulates public issues. Requirements change, so we confirm the current rules at the start.
Is listing right for every company?
No. A readiness review may show that private capital, a partner or debt is a better route, and we say so.