Upaya Business Solutions

What Upaya Business Solutions does

Upaya Business Solutions, operating as Upaya Services Limited, is a Nepal-based online marketplace platform that connects service seekers (SMEs, individuals, entrepreneurs, and business organisations) with a vetted network of Upaya Professionals delivering legal, financial, accounting, taxation, advisory, and documentation services. Headquartered at 199 Shree Marg, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, with a regional office in Itahari, Sunsari, the company aggregates a broad service catalogue spanning company registrations, annual compliance and tax filings, bank-related documentation, agreement drafting, conversions, renewals, and special packages such as monthly accounting/taxation retainers and SME compliance bundles.

The platform is built around a tech-enabled responsive dashboard that enables real-time tracking of work progress, document management, and messaging between clients and professionals, supplemented by an educational library of Nepali-language video content explaining regulatory procedures; a mobile application for Android and iOS is under development. Revenue is generated through three streams: fixed service transaction fees for discrete filings and registrations, recurring monthly and annual retainer packages for SMEs and professionals, and bespoke professional services including website design and infographic video development. Pricing is denominated in Nepali Rupees with tiering based on company capital and loan size brackets.

Distribution combines a self-serve web platform with referral partnerships spanning seven commercial banks, chambers of commerce (FNCCI Koshi, Godawari, FWEAN), impact partners (Swisscontact/Sahaj, Aadhyanta), and government stakeholders (Office of Company Registrar, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, DOLMA). The business is privately held with 18 employees, no disclosed institutional funding, and serves exclusively the Nepal domestic market.

Name

Upaya Business Solutions

Legal name

Upaya Services Limited

Website

https://ubs.com.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Upaya Business Solutions is a Nepal-based online marketplace that connects individuals, SMEs, and business organisations with vetted professionals for company registration, compliance, accounting, taxation, banking documentation, and advisory services, operated through a tech-enabled dashboard and a domestic professional network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Registration & Compliance Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Case Management & Request Fulfillment Platforms (HDAEALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marketplace Enablement, Seller Tools & E-commerce Infrastructure (BPAMAGAK), iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Business registration services
• Compliance filing services
• Accounting taxation services
• Legal advisory marketplace
• SME compliance retainers

Headquarters

HQ city

Lalitpur

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Service Transaction Fees: Upaya acts as a facilitator between service seekers (clients) and service providers (Upaya Professionals). The company charges service fees for various business services including company registrations, compliance, accounting, taxation, bank works, advisory, and agreement drafting. Fees are fixed per service type and inclusive of VAT.
2. Professional Service Packages: Monthly and annual retainer packages for SMEs and professionals (e.g., Monthly Accounting/Taxation Package at NPR 25,000/year, Professional Package for Doctors), providing recurring revenue from retainer engagements.
3. Special Service Packages: Website design, domain hosting, infographic video development services offered as additional packages alongside core business services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Upaya Business Solutions operates a tech-enabled online marketplace platform that connects service seekers (SMEs, entrepreneurs, and individuals) with a network of vetted Upaya Professionals for business-related legal, advisory, and financial services. The platform offers fixed-price and subscription-based services across business registration, regulatory compliance, accounting, taxation, banking documentation, advisory, and agreement drafting. A responsive dashboard provides real-time progress tracking, document management, and messaging with assigned professionals.

Product overview

Upaya Business Solutions is a one-stop online marketplace platform for business-related services in Nepal, connecting service seekers with vetted professionals. The platform operates as a tech-enabled service aggregator offering multiple interconnected service modules: Registration Services (company, NGO, trademark, patent registrations), Compliance Services (annual returns, amendments, adhyawadik letters), Accounting Services (financial reporting, statements, internal controls), Taxation Services (VAT returns, tax filings), Bank Works Services (projected/provisional financial statements, business plans), Advisory Services (company secretary, FDI consulting), Agreement Drafting, and Special Packages. The platform differentiates itself through a tech-enabled responsive dashboard that enables real-time progress tracking and document management, complemented by a network of vetted Upaya Professionals. The core offering is the marketplace platform connecting clients with professionals, supported by interactive educational video content and a mobile app (coming soon for Android and iOS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Registration Services
• Compliance Services
• Accounting Services
• Taxation Services
• Bank Works Services
• Advisory Services
• Agreement Drafting Services
• Renewals Services
• Conversion Services
• Special Packages
• Upaya Professionals Network

Quantifiable outcome

• Time savings - no waiting in long queues
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swisscontact (Sahaj)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact partner for the Upaya platform, supporting social impact initiatives and sustainable development goals in Nepal through the business services marketplace
• FNCCI KoshiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry - Koshi Chapter partnership for referral of business members to the Upaya platform
• Siddhartha BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner bank for banking-related services and referrals of clients needing business registration and compliance services
• Nabil BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner bank for banking-related services and referrals of clients needing business registration and compliance services
• Prime BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner bank for banking-related services and referrals of clients needing business registration and compliance services
• NIC Asia BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner bank for banking-related services and referrals of clients needing business registration and compliance services
• Kumari BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner bank for banking-related services and referrals of clients needing business registration and compliance services
• Laxmi BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner bank for banking-related services and referrals of clients needing business registration and compliance services
• Shangri-La Development BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner bank for banking-related services and referrals of clients needing business registration and compliance services
• Office of Company Registrar (OCR)coreOthersGovernment body responsible for company registration in Nepal, the primary government stakeholder for company registration services offered on the platform
• Kathmandu Metropolitan CityminorOthersLocal government partnership for ward registration and local business compliance services
• Department Of Land Management and Archive (DOLMA)minorOthersGovernment department for property-related documentation and registrations referenced in video content
• AadhyantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact partner supporting the Upaya platform ecosystem
• Federation Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation partnership for referring women entrepreneurs to business registration and compliance services
• Godawari Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber partnership for referral of business members to the platform

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ClearTax: India-focused tax filing and compliance platform serving individuals and businesses. Comparable to Upaya's taxation services and dashboard-driven experience, though positioned more narrowly on tax than Upaya's broader registration/compliance suite.
• Vakilsearch: Indian online marketplace for business registration, legal, tax, and compliance services with a vetted professional network. Closely mirrors Upaya's 'one-stop' platform positioning in a similar South Asian regulatory environment serving SMEs and entrepreneurs.
• RegistrationIndia: India-based online platform offering company registration, trademark, FSSAI, GST, and other compliance services. Comparable on the full-stack registration plus compliance plus e-filing service bundling model Upaya pursues in Nepal.
• Clerky: US-focused online service for incorporation and ongoing legal/compliance paperwork for startups. Closely comparable on incorporation-focused offerings and dashboard-driven UX, though specialized versus Upaya's full registration-plus-compliance-plus-tax breadth.
• UpCounsel: US online marketplace connecting businesses with vetted lawyers for legal services. Directly comparable to Upaya's vetted-professional marketplace model in the legal/compliance category.
• IndiaFilings: India's leading online platform for company registration, compliance, taxation, and related professional services. Directly comparable to Upaya's model of aggregating legal, tax, and regulatory filings through a tech-enabled dashboard serving SMEs and entrepreneurs.
• LegalDesk: Indian online platform for legal documentation, agreements, and registration services with DIY workflows. Comparable to Upaya's agreement drafting and registration services offered through a digital platform with transparent fixed pricing.
• Tax2Win: Indian income tax e-filing and advisory platform that connects taxpayers with CAs. Directly comparable to Upaya's tax-related services and professional-on-hire model for tax filings.

Broad incumbents

• LegalZoom: Established US-based online legal services platform offering business formation, compliance, and legal documents. Represents the global category leader that Upaya's marketplace model emulates at a smaller geographic scale in Nepal.
• Rocket Lawyer: Global online legal services platform offering document creation, legal advice, and registered agent services. A broader incumbent in the same category as Upaya — business and legal service aggregation — but at much larger scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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