As businesses increasingly move online, offering a convenient and reliable payment option is an important part of the customer experience. With eSewa Merchant API, eligible businesses and organizations can integrate eSewa’s payment gateway into their website, mobile application, or in-app platform and accept digital payments directly from their customers.
eSewa Merchant API is available to eligible and legally registered merchants across different business and organizational structures, including:
- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnership Firms
- Private Limited Companies
- Public Limited Companies
- Government Organizations and government-owned entities
- NGOs and INGOs
- Clubs, associations, and cooperatives
- Other legally registered businesses and organizations
Documents Required for Merchant Onboarding
As per compliance requirements, merchants must submit the necessary documents when requesting eSewa payment services. The required documents vary depending on the merchant’s legal entity, business type, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Required Documents
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Entity Type |
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Public Limited Company/Large Industry (DoI Registered) |
Certificate of Incorporation / DoI Registration |
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PAN/VAT Certificate |
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MOA/AOA |
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Board Minute authorizing account opening and delegation of signature authority |
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Citizenship of authorized signatories/directors with self-attestation |
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Latest Tax Clearance Certificate |
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Industry/Business License, if applicable |
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Duly filled KYM document |
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Private Limited Company |
Certificate of Incorporation / DoI Registration |
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PAN/VAT Certificate |
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MOA/AOA |
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Board Minute authorizing account opening and delegation of signature authority |
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Citizenship of authorized signatories/directors with self-attestation |
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Latest Tax Clearance Certificate |
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Industry/Business License, if applicable |
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Duly filled KYM document |
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Partnership Firms |
Partnership Registration Certificate |
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Partnership Agreement/Deed |
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Firm PAN Certificate |
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Citizenship copies of all partners |
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Latest Tax Clearance Certificate |
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Office Address Proof |
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Authorization Letter, if applicable |
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Business License, if applicable |
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Duly filled KYM document |
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Sole Proprietorships – Transactions of NPR 1 lakh and above in a fiscal year
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Business/Firm Registration Certificate |
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PAN/VAT Certificate |
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Business License (if applicable) |
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Citizenship Copy of Proprietor |
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Latest Tax Clearance Certificate |
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Business Address Proof |
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Authorization Letter (if representative appointed) |
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Sole Proprietorships – Small Businesses with transactions below NPR 1 lakh in a fiscal year |
Business Registration Certificate, if registered |
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Document confirming the existence and activities of the business, issued by a reliable third party such as the Ward Office or local authority |
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Business Registration/License, if available |
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Business/Personal Address Proof |
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Citizenship Copy of Proprietor |
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Personal PAN copy of the proprietor |
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Foreign Nationals |
Valid Passport with Visa/Work Permit or valid Embassy Letter |
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Refugee Card/Letter, where applicable Company Registration Certificate, if applicable |
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Address Proof in Nepal |
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Latest Tax Clearance Certificate, for businesses |
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Government Organizations
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Official letter issued on the organization’s letterhead specifying the purpose of availing the service |
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Signature Authorization Letter, if documents are signed by someone other than the head of the organization |
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NGOs / INGOs |
Registration Certificate |
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PAN/VAT Certificate |
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Bidhan |
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Board Resolution authorizing account opening and delegation of signature authority |
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Citizenship of authorized signatories/directors with self-attestation |
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Latest Tax Clearance Certificate / Tax Exempt Certificate |
The above documents are for general reference. Additional documents may be required depending on the merchant category, business activities, legal structure, and prevailing compliance or regulatory requirements.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re a business or organization looking to integrate eSewa’s payment gateway into your website, mobile application, or in-app platform, you can start the merchant onboarding process online.
Register as a Merchant: Merchant Onboarding Link
Prefer to speak with our team directly? You can also visit the eSewa Head Office for assistance with the onboarding process.
Visit Our Head Office: eSewa Head Office
With your required documents ready, take the next step toward accepting digital payments through eSewa on your website or app.
