In Nepal, the Inland Revenue Department issued a public notice on 15 July outlining VAT obligations for rideshare service providers. The notice sets a 5% VAT rate on rideshare transportation services, requires operators to issue tax invoices, and applies a 13% VAT rate to platform commissions.
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Key Takeaways
As of 15 July 2026, Nepal's Inland Revenue Department applies a 5% VAT rate to the taxable value of transportation services provided through rideshare platforms.
As of 15 July 2026, a 13% VAT rate applies to platform commissions and other service fees in Nepal.
As of 15 July 2026, rideshare platform operators in Nepal must issue tax invoices or receipts on behalf of riders and make transaction details available through their platforms.
As of 15 July 2026, VAT paid through the rideshare platform is not eligible for input tax credit in Nepal.
Primary source
Read the full article at Bloomberg TaxThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 18 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Nepal. The original source is Bloomberg Tax.
