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Share capital gains tax

Sold shares and want to know the tax? Enter what you paid and what you sold for. The rate depends on whether the shares were listed, who is selling, and how long you held them.

Total purchase cost

Rs.

Total sale proceeds

Rs.

Are the shares listed on NEPSE?

Who is selling?

How long were they held?

How this is worked out

Tax applies to the gain, not the sale value. The rate depends on whether the shares are listed, who is selling, and for an individual holding listed shares, how long they were held. Your broker normally withholds this at the time of sale.

Capital gains tax

Rs. 0

Enter your figures to see the result.

Revised rate per the cabinet-approved 2083 Capital Market Strengthening and Revival Action Plan.

Rate update: The cabinet-approved 2083 Capital Market Strengthening and Revival Action Plan revises the rate for listed shares held by individuals to 3.75% (over 365 days) and 5% (365 days or less), reflected above. Loss-netting within the same income year is proposed under the same plan but not yet in effect. See our analysis of the plan.

Investing through a company changes the rate. Worth knowing before you buy, not after you sell.

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Rates are those applying for FY 2083/84 and change with each Finance Act. This is a general guide, not advice on your circumstances. Where the amount is material, have the position checked before you act.

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