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01 Jun, 2023

How to apply IPO from abroad | 10% Quota for Nepalese working abroad with labour permit

10% Quota of IPOs issued for Nepalese working abroad

You can now apply for all the IPOs issued in Nepal from abroad since the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has implemented the "Securities Issuance and Allotment (Sixth Amendment) Guideline, 2079 BS." Now that the new guidelines are in place, Nepalis working in foreign countries with a valid labor permit from the government of Nepal can actively participate in the Nepali Share Market with a 10% quota on all the IPOs issued.

Check if you are eligible for the 10% Allotment of IPO or Not.

A remittance savings account is a must to be eligible for the 10% IPO allotment.

To be eligible for the 10% quota, you will need to meet the following requirements:

You must be a Nepali citizen who is employed abroad and has a valid visa and labor permit (labor permit) issued by the Nepalese government.
You need to open a remittance savings account in your choice of Bank / ASBA Member bank

(To know about How to open a remittance savings account, Click Here)

Then, you need to collect your CRN number and apply for the DEMAT ID of the remittance savings accounts you recently opened.
After opening a remittance savings account, you need to deposit at least Rs. 50,000 in the account to qualify for the 10% allotment of IPOs.
Work Permit expiry date should be valid to apply for each IPOs.

**Above requirements may vary from bank to bank.

Do you already have a normal savings account to apply for an IPO? Here’s what to do when applying for the 10% IPO quota.

There is an option where the bank lets the users change their existing account schemes. You don’t need to open a new account, but since the account must be a remittance savings account in order to apply for the 10% allocated IPO, you can request your bank to change your existing savings account to a remittance savings account. (Note: Some banks also allow customers to open remittance savings accounts even if they have normal savings accounts maintained at the same bank)

If you already have remittance savings account, but you are wondering if you need to open another account to be eligible for the 10% IPO quota.

The answer is no. Even if you had already have a remittance savings account before the scheme was publicized (i.e. before 2079/07/17), you won’t need to change the account type. However, you will have to submit your shram swikriti (श्रम स्वीकृति).

What is a Remittance IPO saving account?

A Remittance IPO saving account is exactly similar to a Remittance savings account, with the same procedures to create an account.

Lists of banks with separate deposit schemes that are currently providing a Remittance IPO Saving Account and Remittance savings account for 10% IPO allotment.

S.N	Bank Name	Account Name
1.	Citizens Bank Ltd.	Remittance IPO Savings Account
2.	Kumari Bank Ltd.	Kumari Remit IPO Saving Account
3.	NIC Asia Bank Ltd.	Sarbashrestha Remittance Bachat Khata IPO
4.	Muktinath Bikas Bank Ltd.	Muktinath Sambriddhai Remit IPO Bachat Khata
5.	Global IME Bank	Janma Bhumi bachat khata

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