Capital Compliance Deadline Extended by 9 Months for Securities Brokers
SEBON has amended regulations to give securities brokers until mid-April 2026 (Chaitra-end, 2082) to meet paid-up capital requirements.
Kathmandu, July 14, 2025 — Nepal’s Securities Board (SEBON) has granted an additional nine months for securities brokerage firms to meet their minimum paid-up capital requirements. The decision comes through an official amendment to the Securities Businessperson Regulations, approved on Monday.
Previously, brokers were required to comply with the capital threshold by the end of Asar 2082 (July 15, 2025). With the extension, the new deadline has been shifted to the end of Chaitra 2082 (April 12, 2026), offering regulatory breathing room to lagging firms.
As of this week, 23 brokerage companies had yet to meet the minimum capital requirement set by SEBON. The extended timeline is expected to ease operational pressure and provide them with adequate time to raise the necessary capital, especially in a period marked by market volatility and evolving compliance demands.
Regulatory authorities hope the move will strengthen the overall financial base of the capital market without disrupting trading continuity.