Local Licensing & Permitting Support

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide in-country support in Nepal for securing, managing, and verifying business licenses, work permits, and operational authorizations required for foreign entities to legally operate within the country. The work involves navigating local regulatory frameworks, engaging with government agencies, ensuring document compliance, and maintaining up-to-date records to meet both local legal requirements and U.S. governmental standards. Timely and accurate processing of these permits is critical to enabling smooth business operations and adherence to Nepal’s administrative procedures. This is a subcontract opportunity under the U.S. Department of State, managed by the US Embassy in Kathmandu, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 541611 for administrative management and general management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, and responses are due by June 8, 2026, at 11:15 AM Nepal time. Performance is to be conducted entirely within Nepal, requiring the contractor to have established local presence, cultural and linguistic familiarity, and a proven understanding of Nepalese bureaucratic processes. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering reliable, on-the-ground licensing and permitting support.