If you run a jewellery shop in Nepal in 2026, IRD certification of your billing software is no longer optional. Here is a buyer’s guide that explains what to ask, what to avoid, and how to pick a system you will not regret in two years.
Why IRD certification matters
(Write 250 words on IRD invoice format, VAT & PAN requirements, and audit risk if you use non-certified software.)
The eight features every jewellery shop needs
(List with short rationale: kalagadi tracking, tola/gram conversion, gold rate import, multi-branch sync, hallmark records, customer ledger, luxury tax, offline mode.)
Questions to ask any vendor
- “Can I see your most recent IRD certificate?”
- “How do you handle a 22-karat to 24-karat conversion on a mixed bill?”
- “What does support look like at 7 PM during a wedding rush?”
