Kathmandu- Dabur Nepal, a multinational company, has been found guilty of evading taxes. The Large Taxpayers Office under the Inland Revenue Department identified discrepancies in its tax filings over six fiscal years, leading to additional tax assessments.

Investigations revealed that Dabur had not paid the full amount of taxes due as per its income statements, resulting in a total evasion of NPR 158.5 million from fiscal year 2011/12 to  2016/17.

Tax Evasion Details (by Fiscal Year):

:Dabur Nepal challenged the decision by requesting an administrative review, but the review upheld the tax office’s decision. The company has now appealed to the Revenue Tribunal, filing a case on September 26 , 2024.

The audit found irregularities, including unreported income and improper expense claims. Authorities have announced that records of foreign transactions will now face stricter scrutiny.

Dabur Nepal, headquartered in Kathmandu, is 97.5 percent owned by Dabur India and 2.5 percent by Nepali partners. Since entering Nepal in 1990, the company has been producing products like Real Juice for export to India, focusing on high-export-potential goods.