Location: 4th Floor, Rin Tse Building, 

Main Traffic Area, Norzin Lam, 

Thimphu, Bhutan, 11001

 

Phone: +97577961648

 

Email: [email protected]

 

Alt: [email protected]

Location: 4th Floor, Rin Tse Building, 

Main Traffic Area, Norzin Lam, 

Thimphu, Bhutan, 11001

 

Phone: +97577961648

 

Email: [email protected]

 

Alt: [email protected]

Open Consultancy Services in Bhutan

In Bhutan, consultancy services span various industries, including business management, legal advisory, human resources, IT, engineering, finance, marketing, education, tourism, and environmental consulting. Consultancy services are not listed among the priority sectors in the Foreign Direct Investment Rules and Regulations 2025, so a foreign-owned consultancy is established as an Other Activity in the service sector.
Investment info

Investment Information

For foreign investors, Bhutan allows a maximum equity ownership of 74% in a consultancy, provided the project cost is at least Nu. 25 million, the threshold for service activities under Rule 7 of the Foreign Direct Investment Rules and Regulations 2025. The investment must also have a positive effect on foreign reserves, by earning foreign currency, replacing imports or reducing foreign exchange outflows, and must create quality jobs. The remaining 26% ownership must be held by a Bhutanese partner. Foreign investment in consultancy services must meet the eligibility criteria and obtain approval from the Department of Industry through the Invest Bhutan Division. Additionally, the firm must be registered as a Private/Public Limited Company (Pvt. Ltd.) and maintain a physical office in Bhutan.

Setting up a consultancy firm involves various processes, including securing necessary licenses, preparing a business plan, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. If you need assistance with company incorporation, FDI approval, or business documentation, professional guidance can help streamline the process.
Equity Ownership
74%
Minimum Investment
25 Million Ngultrum
Time Taken
1-3 Months
Revenue
Not Available
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How Can Basnet Attorneys and Law Help?

Setting up a company or investing in Bhutan requires expert legal guidance to navigate business registration, compliance, and investment regulations. Basnet Attorneys & Law specializes in corporate and investment law, providing legal support for a straightforward process for international investors.

Our services include:

Business Incorporation & Registration, Assistance with company formation, and licensing ensuring compliance with Bhutanese corporate laws.

Investment Advisory, Guidance on foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations, ownership structures, and legal incentives.

Regulatory Compliance, Ensuring adherence to Bhutan’s taxation, labor laws, and IT sector regulations.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation, Preparing legal documents, partnership agreements, and investor contracts.

Licensing & Permits, Securing the necessary approvals for IT operations in Bhutan.

Intellectual Property Protection, Safeguarding trademarks, patents, and copyrights for tech businesses.
 

With extensive experience in corporate and investment law, we offer precise legal solutions tailored to the needs of international investors in Bhutan. Our firm provides strategic legal counsel, risk assessment, and compliance oversight to ensure that your business venture operates with legal certainty and regulatory confidence.


Contact Basnet Attorneys & Law today for a consultation on investing in Bhutan with a legally sound foundation.