Meroshare: the complete beginner's guide
Meroshare is CDSC's online portal for your demat account. You use it to apply for IPOs, see your holdings, check allotment, and approve share transfers when you sell. Here is what it is, what you need, and a step-by-step guide for every common task.
What is Meroshare?
Meroshare is run by CDS and Clearing Ltd. (CDSC) — Nepal's central depository, where every listed share is held electronically. Your demat account is the account that holds your shares; Meroshare is the website/app where you manage that account yourself.
You do not open Meroshare directly with CDSC. You get it through your DP (Depository Participant) — the bank, capital company or broker that opened your demat account. The DP gives you a username and password and you log in at meroshare.cdsc.com.np or in the official Meroshare app.
| Account | What it does | Who gives it |
|---|---|---|
| Demat account (BOID) | Holds your shares electronically; 16-digit BOID number | Your DP (bank / capital / broker) |
| Meroshare | Online access: IPO apply, holdings, EDIS, WACC, results | Your DP, on CDSC's platform |
| Bank account + CRN | Funds IPO applications via C-ASBA; receives dividends | Your bank (CRN = C-ASBA Registration Number) |
| Broker (TMS) account | Buys and sells listed shares on NEPSE | A licensed NEPSE broker |
What Meroshare costs
- Meroshare: Rs 50 per year; demat account maintenance: Rs 100 per year (renewable online, e.g. via Khalti). DPs set their own one-time demat opening fees.
- C-ASBA charge: Rs 0–5 per IPO application, depending on your bank.
- When you trade on NEPSE you also pay broker commission, the SEBON fee and a DP charge — see the NEPSE share calculator.
Step-by-step guides
Pick the task you're stuck on. Each guide is short, has the exact menu names Meroshare uses, and a Nepali version.
Stay safe
- Only log in at meroshare.cdsc.com.np or the official CDSC Meroshare app. Check the address before typing your password.
- Never share your password, transaction PIN or OTP — not with a broker, a bank staffer, a 'helper' on Facebook or anyone else.
- Nobody can guarantee you IPO shares. Allotment is a lottery when an issue is oversubscribed — see how IPO allotment works.
Frequently asked questions
Is Meroshare the same as a demat account?
No. The demat account holds your shares; Meroshare is the online portal to manage it. Your DP gives you both.
How do I get a Meroshare account?
Through your DP — the bank, capital company or broker where you opened your demat account. Ask for Meroshare when opening the demat, or request it later. See how to get Meroshare.
How much does Meroshare cost?
Rs 50 a year for Meroshare plus Rs 100 a year for the demat account. Renew online before it expires to avoid being locked out of IPO applications.
Can I buy and sell shares in Meroshare?
No. Meroshare is for IPO/FPO/right applications, holdings, EDIS and WACC. Buying and selling listed shares happens through a broker's TMS; Meroshare's EDIS is how you release the shares you sold.
Is Meroshare safe?
It is CDSC's official system. Keep it safe by using only the official site/app, never sharing your password or PIN, and logging out on shared devices.
Sources
Facts on this page last verified 6 October 2026.
- Meroshare (official portal) — CDS and Clearing Ltd.
- CDS and Clearing Ltd. — notices & circulars — CDSC
- ASBA & C-ASBA in Nepal: everything you need to know (CRN = C-ASBA Registration Number) — Investopaper
- Demat & MeroShare FAQ: C-ASBA charge Rs 0–5 per application, CRN re-registration, renewal deadlines — Banking Feeds
- Renew Mero Share and Demat from Khalti (Rs 50 Meroshare + Rs 100 Demat per year) — Khalti
General information for learning only — not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Rules and fees change: the latest notices from NEPSE, SEBON, CDSC, IRD and your own broker/DP are final.
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