Information and communication technology is a priority sector in Bhutan's economic strategy and a clear focus of foreign investment. From software and platforms to telecommunications and digital infrastructure, technology businesses need legal foundations that travel across borders and stand up to scrutiny in more than one jurisdiction. ICT and telecommunications are regulated under the Information, Communications and Media Act 2018, with the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority responsible for licensing and oversight, while ICT is identified as a priority sector under the FDI Rules & Regulations 2025, which can support higher foreign equity and clearer entry pathways. Intellectual property, data handling, software licensing and platform terms determine both the commercial value and the risk profile of a technology venture.

Basnet Attorneys & Law advises on foreign investment registration, telecom and ICT licensing, software, SaaS and platform agreements, the protection and assignment of intellectual property, and data compliance. We combine technology consultation with data privacy and protection advice so that technology companies and digital economy founders are structured for both the Bhutanese market and their international customer base.