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Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions About KanunSoft, Answered

Pricing, compliance, court procedures, trust accounting, security and getting started — the practical questions Nepali law practices ask most, all in one place.

General

About KanunSoft & Law Practice Management

Core platform capabilities, cloud access, and law practice setup.

What is law firm management software?

Law firm management software is a digital system that helps lawyers and law firms manage cases, clients, documents, billing, tasks, and daily practice operations from one place. KanunSoft is built to simplify and organise these processes.

How can law firm management software help lawyers in Nepal?

KanunSoft helps lawyers organise case information, client records, documents, deadlines, billing, and other daily tasks in one system, reducing the need to manage information across separate files and tools.

Can law firm software help manage legal documents?

Yes. KanunSoft helps law firms organise and manage documents related to their cases and clients, with clear access controls. You can easily and securely manage legal information.

Is KanunSoft designed specifically for lawyers and law firms?

Yes. KanunSoft is a legal practice management software designed around the needs of lawyers and law firms, with tools for managing cases, clients, documents, billing, and day-to-day legal practice.

What is the difference between legal practice software and generic CRM or Excel?

Generic CRMs and spreadsheets lack court date tracking (तारेख), limitation deadlines (हदम्याद), Bar Council compliance rules, and retainer trust accounting. KanunSoft is custom-engineered for Nepali legal workflows, ensuring no court dates or billing hours slip through the cracks.

How big does my law firm need to be to use KanunSoft?

KanunSoft scales seamlessly from solo advocates and boutique partnerships (2–5 lawyers) to large enterprise practices (50+ advocates). Its modular structure lets solo practitioners start instantly while supporting multi-branch governance.

What is the best law firm management software in Nepal?

Features built around Nepali legal workflows, Nepal’s BS calendar, local date and time settings, legal terminology, and practical case scheduling needs can make law firm software a more reliable choice for Nepali lawyers. KanunSoft is built with these local requirements in mind, helping lawyers increase efficiency in legal operations.

Can KanunSoft manage multiple cases and clients?

Yes. KanunSoft allows legal professionals and law firms to organise multiple cases and client records in one centralised system. This multi-case handling makes it easier to access and manage information as the practice grows.

Is KanunSoft suitable for small law firms and individual lawyers?

Yes. KanunSoft fully supports practice management for individual lawyers as well as law firms that need a more organised way to manage their cases, clients, documents, billing, and daily operations.

Why choose KanunSoft over generic law firm management software?

KanunSoft is built for Nepal, with BS calendar, local legal terms & workflow, while making case management, scheduling, documents, billing, and invoicing easier for lawyers.

Is KanunSoft cloud-based and accessible from anywhere?

Yes. KanunSoft runs securely in the cloud with zero server installation required. Attorneys can access case files, hearing schedules, and client communications from desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices from anywhere.

Case Management

Case Tracking & Court Matters

Organize court levels, case numbers, hearings, opposing counsel, and matter histories.

What is a legal case management system?

A legal case management system helps lawyers organize cases, clients, documents, hearings, deadlines, tasks, and case-related information in one platform.

What features should a legal case management system have?

Key features include case tracking, document management, client management, hearing calendars, task management, reminders, reporting, and secure access.

Can KanunSoft manage Nepal’s court cases and matters?

Yes, KanunSoft is a Nepal-focused case management system that can organize court cases, case numbers, court levels, hearings, documents, parties, and case history in one place.

Why choose KanunSoft as a legal case management system?

KanunSoft is built around the workflows of lawyers and law firms in Nepal, helping simplify case management and everyday legal practice.

Why use KanunSoft instead of manual case management?

KanunSoft replaces scattered files and manual tracking with a centralized system for managing cases, clients, documents, hearings, and legal tasks.

What does legal case management software do?

It centralizes case information, documents, client details, deadlines, hearings, tasks, communication, and other legal workflows.

Who can use KanunSoft’s legal case management software?

Solo lawyers, advocates, law firms, legal departments, and legal teams use our case management software to organize and manage legal matters.

Can I manage Supreme Court, High Court, and District Court cases?

Of course! KanunSoft helps you organize cases across District, High, Supreme, and other applicable courts.

Can KanunSoft manage multiple legal cases?

Yes, KanunSoft lets lawyers and law firms manage multiple cases, clients, hearings, documents, and case activities from one platform.

Is KanunSoft available for lawyers in Nepal?

Yes, KanunSoft is a legal practice management solution built specifically to support lawyers and law firms in Nepal.

Client CRM

Client Management & Legal CRM

Centralized client records, communication logs, contact portals, and relationship management.

What is a legal client management system?

A legal client management system helps lawyers organize client information, contacts, matters, documents, and activities in one platform.

Who can use KanunSoft’s client management software?

Individual lawyers, advocates, law firms, and legal teams can use KanunSoft to manage client information.

Can I connect clients with their legal cases?

Yes, client records can be connected with their related legal cases and matters, along with clear access controls.

Can multiple lawyers access client information?

Yes, authorized users can access client information based on available permissions.

Why use client management software instead of manual records?

KanunSoft keeps client information organized in one place, making it easier to find records, connect clients with cases, and manage client information efficiently.

What does client management software do?

It centralizes client records and connects them with related matters, documents, notes, and activities.

Can I manage multiple clients in KanunSoft?

Yes, KanunSoft lets lawyers and law firms manage multiple client records from one centralized system.

Can I store client documents and notes?

Yes, KanunSoft helps you organize client-related documents and notes in one place.

Is KanunSoft available for lawyers in Nepal?

Yes, definitely! KanunSoft is designed for lawyers and law firms in Nepal, with workflows and features suited to Nepal’s legal practices and requirements.

Is KanunSoft a law firm management software?

Yes, KanunSoft is a legal practice management solution that helps manage cases, clients, documents, hearings, tasks, and other firm operations.

Court & Calendar

Bikram Sambat (BS), Court Dates & Tareek

Nepali BS calendar, tareek tracking, hearing alerts, and statutory limitation deadlines.

What is a legal calendar and scheduling system?

A legal calendar and scheduling system helps lawyers manage hearings, meetings, deadlines, appointments, and other important legal activities.

Can KanunSoft remind me about upcoming hearings and meetings?

Yes, KanunSoft provides reminders for scheduled hearings, meetings, deadlines, and other important events.

Does KanunSoft support the Nepali BS Calendar?

Yes, KanunSoft supports the Bikram Sambat (BS) Calendar, making it easier to manage legal schedules using Nepal’s local calendar system.

Can I schedule meetings with clients and other parties?

Yes, KanunSoft lets you schedule client meetings, appointments, and other professional engagements.

Can I manage multiple legal schedules in KanunSoft?

Yes, lawyers and legal teams can organize hearings, meetings, deadlines, and other activities across their legal matters.

Can KanunSoft calculate limitation periods (हदम्याद)?

Yes. Our built-in limitation calculator computes statutory deadlines under the Muluki Civil Code and Muluki Criminal Code, accounting for judicial holidays, court vacations, and notice receipt dates.

What can I schedule in KanunSoft?

You can schedule court hearings, meetings, appointments, deadlines, tasks, and other important events.

Does KanunSoft integrate with Google Calendar?

Yes, KanunSoft integrates with Google Calendar to help you manage your schedules across both platforms.

Can I manage court hearings in the calendar?

Yes, you can schedule and track court hearings alongside meetings, deadlines, and other legal activities.

Can I view my schedule by day, week, or month?

Yes, you can view your calendar in daily, weekly, and monthly formats to manage your schedule more easily.

Is KanunSoft’s calendar system designed for lawyers in Nepal?

Yes, KanunSoft is designed for legal practices in Nepal, including support for the BS Calendar and local date and time requirements.

Documents

Document Vault & Legal Templates

Secure storage, file access controls, matter folders, and document drafting.

What is a legal document management system?

A legal document management system helps lawyers organize, store, search, and access legal documents in one place.

Who can use KanunSoft’s document management software?

Individual lawyers, advocates, law firms, and legal teams can use KanunSoft to manage their legal documents.

Can I search for documents in KanunSoft?

Yes, you can search and filter documents to quickly find the records you need.

Can I control who can access documents?

Yes, KanunSoft provides access controls to help manage who can access legal documents.

Is KanunSoft available for lawyers in Nepal?

Yes, KanunSoft is designed for lawyers and law firms in Nepal, with features suited to local legal practice and workflows.

What does legal document management software do?

It helps legal teams organize documents, find files quickly, and manage access to important legal records.

Can I organize legal documents in KanunSoft?

Yes, KanunSoft helps you organize documents into relevant categories and folders for easier access.

Can documents be linked to cases and clients?

Yes, documents can be associated with relevant cases and client records for easier access and organization.

Can I manage documents for multiple cases?

Yes, KanunSoft lets lawyers and law firms organize documents across multiple cases and client matters.

Why use document management software instead of storing files manually?

KanunSoft keeps legal documents organized and searchable in one place, making files easier to find, access, and manage.

Tasks & Activities

Task Delegation & Firm Activities

Assign tasks to associates, log client calls, track progress, and manage daily workflows.

What is a legal task and activity management system?

A legal task and activity management system helps lawyers organize tasks, events, calls, emails, notes, and other work activities.

Can I assign tasks to other members of my law firm?

Yes, KanunSoft lets you assign tasks to relevant team members and manage their progress.

Can I associate tasks and activities with cases or clients?

Yes, relevant tasks and activities can be associated with cases and client records for better organization.

Can I manage activities for multiple cases?

Yes, lawyers and law firms can organize tasks and activities across multiple cases and client matters.

Is KanunSoft’s task management system designed for lawyers in Nepal?

Yes, KanunSoft is designed for legal practices in Nepal, with workflows and features suited to local law firms and legal professionals.

What can I manage with KanunSoft’s task management system?

You can create, assign, update, and manage tasks, events, calls, emails, and notes.

Can I track task status and progress?

Yes, you can update task statuses and track the progress of assigned work.

Can I record calls, emails, and notes?

Yes, KanunSoft lets you maintain records of calls, emails, notes, and other client or case-related activities.

Can I search and filter tasks and activities?

Yes, KanunSoft provides search and filtering options to help you quickly find relevant tasks and activity records.

Why use a task and activity management system in a law firm?

KanunSoft helps legal teams keep tasks and daily activities organized, assigned, and connected to the relevant clients and cases.

Billing & Invoicing

Legal Billing, Invoices & Payments

Matter billing, payment tracking, outstanding balances, and client invoicing.

What is legal billing and invoicing software?

Legal billing and invoicing software helps lawyers manage fees, invoices, payments, and client billing records in one system.

Can I create invoices for clients?

Yes, KanunSoft lets lawyers and law firms create and manage invoices for clients and legal matters.

Can I record client payments?

Yes, you can record payments and keep track of payment history for client accounts.

Can I search and filter invoices?

Yes, you can search and filter billing records to quickly find relevant invoices and payment information.

Is KanunSoft’s billing software designed for lawyers in Nepal?

Yes, KanunSoft is designed for legal practices in Nepal, with billing workflows suited to local lawyers and law firms.

What can I manage with KanunSoft’s billing system?

You can manage legal fees, invoices, payments, outstanding balances, and billing records.

Can billing be associated with a case or client?

Yes, billing records can be associated with relevant clients and legal cases for organized financial tracking.

Can I track outstanding payments?

Yes, KanunSoft helps you identify outstanding balances and keep track of unpaid invoices.

Can I view billing history?

Yes, KanunSoft keeps billing records organized so you can review previous invoices and payment activity.

Why use legal billing software instead of manual records?

KanunSoft keeps fees, invoices, payments, and outstanding balances organized in one place, reducing manual tracking and making billing easier to manage.

Expense Management

Law Practice Expense Management

Record practice overhead, categorize expenses, track office costs, and generate spending reports.

What is legal expense management software?

Legal expense management software helps lawyers and law firms record, organize, and track expenses incurred during their legal practice.

Are these expenses charged to clients?

No. KanunSoft’s Expense Management system is designed to keep a record of the law firm’s or lawyer’s own expenses.

Can I search and filter expenses?

Yes, you can search and filter expense records to quickly find specific expenses.

Can I generate expense reports?

Yes, you can organize recorded expenses into reports to review your legal practice’s spending.

What expenses can I record in KanunSoft?

You can record business and legal practice expenses such as office costs, travel, filing fees, and other expenses.

Can I categorize my expenses?

Yes, you can organize expenses into relevant categories for easier tracking and reporting.

Can I view my expense history?

Yes, KanunSoft keeps your expense records organized so you can review previous expenses.

Is KanunSoft’s expense management software designed for lawyers in Nepal?

Yes, KanunSoft is designed for lawyers and law firms in Nepal to manage and keep organized records of their practice expenses.

Pricing & Plans

Pricing, Free Trial & Subscriptions

Transparent subscription plans, 14-day free trial, user seats, and cancellation terms.

Can I try KanunSoft before subscribing?

Yes! KanunSoft provides a 14-day full-featured free trial with no credit card required. You can test case pipelines, create invoices, set up court dates, and invite your team members immediately.

Are there any hidden or per-module charges?

No. Pricing is strictly transparent. Core capabilities — case management, court calendaring, document vault, and client portal — are included in each plan tier without surprise add-on fees.

How much does KanunSoft cost and is pricing in Nepali Rupees (NPR)?

All subscription plans are priced transparently in Nepali Rupees (NPR) with zero foreign currency conversion fees. We offer Starter, Professional, and Firm tiers tailored for solo advocates through multi-partner firms.

Can we upgrade, downgrade, or cancel our plan anytime?

Yes. You have complete flexibility to adjust user seats, switch tiers, or cancel your subscription at any billing interval. Your data remains fully exportable in standard formats at all times.

Trust & Compliance

Retainer Trust Accounting, VAT & eTDS

Compliant client trust funds, VAT, IRD eTDS filing, and mobile banking QR payments.

Does KanunSoft handle client advance retainer and trust accounting?

Yes. KanunSoft includes Bar-compliant trust accounting. Client retainers are segregated from operating funds, and invoices draw down from trust balances automatically as fees are earned.

Can clients pay legal bills via Fonepay, eSewa, Khalti, or bank transfer?

Yes. Every invoice generated in KanunSoft can include dynamic Fonepay / NepalPay QR codes and Nepali bank details, allowing clients to settle legal fees instantly from their mobile banking apps.

Does KanunSoft handle VAT, eTDS, and Inland Revenue Department (IRD) compliance?

Yes. All fee invoices calculate standard 13% VAT, applicable withholding tax (TDS), and produce eTDS reports ready for filing directly on the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) portal.

How does billable hour and time tracking work?

Attorneys can start a 1-click timer or log retrospective billable minutes from phone or desktop. Time entries categorize by matter, hourly rate, or fixed-fee milestones for automated batch invoicing.

Security & Privacy

Enterprise Security, Data Privacy & Migration

256-bit AES encryption, client-attorney confidentiality, data ownership, and free migration support.

How secure is confidential client and case information in KanunSoft?

We maintain enterprise-grade security with 256-bit AES encryption at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit. Role-based access controls ensure paralegals, associates, and managing partners view only authorized matters.

Who owns our law firm's legal records and documents?

Your law firm retains 100% ownership of all records, client notes, and uploaded documents. KanunSoft does not sell or mine your data. You can export complete firm archives anytime.

How do we migrate our existing files from Excel, Clio, or paper files?

Our Kathmandu-based onboarding team provides complimentary data migration support. We help import your clients, active matters, court calendars, and billing history from Excel, CSV, or foreign software.

What support is available if we need assistance?

Our local support team is available via direct phone, WhatsApp, email, and live video walkthroughs in Nepal time (NST). Enterprise firms receive a dedicated account manager.

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