The government can limit foreign ownership for national security reasons under the Foreign Investment Promotion Law. According to Art. 3 of the law, foreign investors are subject to all legal provisions of general application in Nicaragua and enjoy the same rights and protections granted to Nicaraguan investors. However, exceptions apply to cases related to national security, public health, and the limitations outlined in the Political Constitution. Foreign investors and their investments are regulated by this law without prejudice to any special laws applicable to specific investments.
Additionally, it is reported that although the Government of Nicaragua does not formally screen, review, or approve foreign direct investments, the executive branch retains de facto review authority over such investments. This review process remains unclear and lacks transparency.

Nicaragua is a signatory of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1996 but is not a signatory of its 2015 expansion (ITA II).

It is reported that in order to participate in public procurement processes, it is necessary to register with "nicaraguacompra.gob.ni" as a supplier of the state. In the case of foreign companies, the registration process requires a legal representative domiciled in the country.

The National Broadcasting Regulation was amended in 2022 to incorporate over-the-top (OTT) services and internet television within the definition of "other means of communications." With this inclusion, the amended Regulation mandates that OTT and internet television providers obtain licences to operate their services in Nepal. The term "OTT" is defined as the broadcasting of content on demand via the internet, encompassing media streaming services delivered through various platforms utilising internet connectivity. In addition, "internet television" is defined as the routine transmission of self-produced audio-visual programmes through the internet.

The Nepali government has mandated that social network platforms (SNPs) such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube must register and establish offices in Nepal. According to Art. 3.4 of the "Directives on the Operation of Social Networking 2023," any person, company, or institution intending to operate as an SNP must submit an application to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for enlistment using the form referenced in Schedule 1, along with the required documents. Additionally, SNPs already in operation prior to the commencement of these Directives must be enlisted with the Ministry within three months from the date of their commencement. According to Art. 3.7 the Ministry may prohibit any SNP from operating within Nepal if it is not enlisted with the Ministry and fails to comply with these requirements.
Art. 2 of the Directive defines SNPs as Internet or information technology-based operating systems available to the public, such as Facebook, TikTok, Viber, Pinterest, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, WeChat, and others, that facilitate the exchange of ideas or information among individuals or organisations and enable the dissemination of user-generated content.

Nepal allows foreign companies to self-certify that they comply with standards for radio transmission, electromagnetic interference (EMI) or electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) through a Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC).
According to Arts. 13-14 of the Telecommunications Act, 2053, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) oversees type approval in Nepal, and compliance with these regulations is mandatory before importing or selling any radio telecommunication Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs) in the country.
Decision No. 3,327 provides further information about the procedure.

Under the Unified Directives Related to Payment Systems 2079, specific transaction limits are imposed on electronic transactions, encompassing those conducted via mobile banking, internet banking, and e-wallets. The daily transaction limit for mobile banking, including QR code payments, is set at NPR 300,000 (approx. USD 2,200), while internet banking transactions are capped at NPR 2 million (approx. USD 14,800) per day. Additionally, users can transfer up to NPR 200,000 (approx. USD 1,500) per day and NPR 1 million (approx. USD 7,400) per month from a bank account to an e-wallet. Similarly, transfers from e-wallets to bank accounts are restricted to NPR 200,000 (approx. USD 1,500) per day and NPR 1 million (approx. USD 7,400) per month. Transfers between e-wallets are limited to NPR 50,000 (approx. USD 370) per day and NPR 500,000 (approx. USD 3,700) per month.
The Nepal Rastra Bank, serving as Nepal's Central Bank, has established these ceilings on maximum daily and monthly electronic transaction amounts through various directives, starting with one issued in 2018.

According to Chapter 3 of the Payment and Settlement By-Laws of 2015, payment-related service providers are required to register a company in Nepal. Furthermore, under the Licensing Policy for Institutions/Mechanisms Operating Payment-Related Activities, providers must obtain a license from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, to operate as either a Payment Service Provider (PSP) or a Payment System Operator (PSO). PSPs are institutions that offer payment services through electronic means, including domestic money transfer and bill payment services for goods and services. PSOs are institutions involved in the operation, control, and clearing of payment-related activities.
It is reported that the Payment and Settlement By-Law 2020, issued by NRB in June 2020, supersedes the previous regulation. However, it is reported that the requirement to obtain a license from Nepal's central bank to operate as either a PSP or PSO remains in effect. The legal text is not available online.

Nepal does not implement any de minimis threshold, which is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties.

According to the policy for domain name registration under NP CCTLD, only foreign companies that register in Nepal or register their trade name (trademark) with the government can register a '.np' domain.

The Nepali government has mandated that social network platforms (SNPs) such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube must register and establish offices in Nepal. According to Art. 6 of the "Directives on the Operation of Social Networking 2023", SNP operators must arrange a point of contact within Nepal to address grievances related to the use of social networks. Additionally, any SNP that does not have an office in Nepal at the commencement of these Directives must establish an office or designate a contact person within three months. Pursuant to Art. 3.7, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology may ban any SNP from operating in Nepal if it does not comply with these requirements.
Art. 2 of the Directive defines SNPs as Internet or information technology-based operating systems available to the public, such as Facebook, TikTok, Viber, Pinterest, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, WeChat, and others, that allow individuals or organisations to exchange ideas or information with each other or to disseminate user-created content.

The Consumer Protection Act and the Electronic Transactions Act provide a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that also applies to online transactions. The Law on Electronic Transactions regulates electronic communications and records, and it establishes the legal provisions aimed at authenticating and regulating electronic data. It also creates a secure and authentic method of electronic communication while addressing the regulation of all issues related to electronic transactions.

Nepal has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.