Capital gains tax calculator

Find out how much tax you pay when you sell shares at a profit.

How to use it

Type the number of shares.
Type your buy price and your sell price.
Pick how long you held the shares.

Current tax rates

From 22 September 2026, individuals pay 5% on profit from shares held for a year or less, and 3.75% on shares held longer. Institutions pay 10%.

Held 1 year or less: 5%
Held more than 1 year: 3.75%
Institutions: 10%

How the profit is worked out

Tax is only on profit, not on the whole sale. Fees for buying and selling are taken off first, so you pay a little less tax. If you sell at a loss, you pay no tax.

FormulaTax = (Sale after fees - Cost with fees) x Tax rate

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Capital gains tax on NEPSE shares

Questions

What is the capital gains tax on shares in Nepal?

For individuals, 5% if held for a year or less and 3.75% if held for more than a year. These rates apply from 22 September 2026. Institutions pay 10%.

Do I pay tax if I sell at a loss?

No. Capital gains tax is only charged when you make a profit.

Who collects the tax?

Your broker takes it from the sale amount before the money reaches you.