To register an online news portal company in Nepal, you will need to follow these steps:
- Choose a name for your online media company and get it approved by the Department of Information and Broadcasting (DIB). The name should not be similar to any existing media companies.
- Register your company with the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR) and get a Certificate of Incorporation.
- Obtain a PAN (Permanent Account Number) from the Inland Revenue Department.
- Apply for a Press Pass from the Press Council Nepal (PCN). The PCN is a regulatory body for the media in Nepal and provides Press Passes to accredited journalists.
- Apply for a license to operate an online media company from the DIB. You will need to submit an application along with the required documents such as the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, Press Pass, and other necessary documents.
- Once your online media company is licensed, you will receive a license certificate from the Department of Information and Broadcasting.
Note that online media companies in Nepal are regulated under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 and the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2004. Therefore, you need to ensure that your online media company complies with these laws and regulations.