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Gold Tax Calculator Nepal 2083/84

Calculator Engine
1% (Simple)10% Selected25% (Intricate)

Statutory Rule: 13% VAT is applied on the Subtotal (Base Price + Making Charges) as per Nepal IRD guidelines.

Result Summary

Total Billing Amount
Rs. 1,86,450
Inclusive of 13% VAT
Gold Base PriceRs. 1,50,000
Making Charges (10%)Rs. 15,000
SubtotalRs. 1,65,000
VAT (13%)Rs. 21,450
Effective Rate per tola
Rs. 1,86,450

Tax Components

13% Value Added Tax (VAT)

In Nepal, luxury goods including Gold and Silver jewelry attract a flat 13% VAT. This is calculated after adding making charges to the base gold rate.

Making Charges

Typically ranges from 8% to 15% in Nepal depending on the jewelry design complexity.

Billing Transparency

Always ask for a formal VAT bill when purchasing gold in Nepal. It ensures the purity of the gold and provides legal protection for resale.

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FENEGOSIDA Rates

How to use

  • Enter the weight of the gold in Tola or Grams.
  • The tool fetches the live market rate from FENEGOSIDA automatically.
  • Adjust the Making Charge percentage based on the jewelry's design.
  • The tool calculates VAT (13%) on the subtotal.
  • Review the final billing amount and the effective rate per unit.

Jewelry Billing Formula

Official calculation method used by jewelers in Nepal.

Total = (Base Price + Making Charges) × 1.13

Base Price = Weight × Market Rate

Making Charges = Base Price × Percentage

1.13 = Inclusive of 13% VAT

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 13% VAT is applied on the total sum of the gold price and the making charges.
It usually starts from 8% for simple items like rings and can go up to 18-20% for complex bridal jewelry.
NRIs can bring up to 50 grams of gold jewelry duty-free. For amounts above this, heavy import duties apply at the airport.