RBI registration of CA Firm

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gautam (Querist)
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11 April 2011 The application form for appointment as an concurrent auditor by Dena Bank reuires a RBI registration number(Unique Code). Can any one please help on the fact that from where registration with RBI is done and how this code is generated.Please reply urgent.

CA KRISHNA KUMAR DARUKA

CA KRISHNA KUMAR DARUKA (Expert)
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11 April 2011 If you have applied for bank audit through multi purpose empanelment form of the institute then you can get your unique code from following link:

http://www.meficai.org/ucn.jsp

gautam

gautam (Querist)
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11 April 2011 Thanks for the reply Sir. But i have registered my firm in february-2011 only so have to register it first. So can you please clear that whether new registration is possible now and if not than when it would be possible.

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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20 July 2025 What is the Unique Code Number (UCN)?
The UCN is a registration number allotted by the RBI to Chartered Accountant firms that apply to be considered for appointments such as:
Concurrent Audits
Statutory Central/Branch Audits
Stock Audits, etc.
This code is required by banks when they ask for RBI-empanelled firms during auditor appointments.

📌 How to Get the UCN (Registration Process)
No Direct Registration with RBI:
CA Firms do not apply directly to the RBI.
Instead, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) manages the panel and forwards it to RBI every year.
Apply Through ICAI:
ICAI issues an online form (usually around January–February each year) for:
Empanelment of CA firms for bank audits.
The application is made via:
👉 https://www.meficai.org
MEF (Multipurpose Empanelment Form):
Submit this form during the application window.
Details like number of partners, experience, past audit assignments, etc., are submitted.
After ICAI verifies, it sends the final list to RBI, which then issues UCNs.
Timing & Deadlines:
If you registered your firm in February 2011, you would have missed the deadline for the 2010–11 cycle.
You should apply in the next cycle (likely Jan–Feb 2012 at that time).
📄 Documents Typically Needed
Firm Constitution Certificate (ICAI)
Copy of PAN
Details of Partners
Audit Experience Details
Digital Signature (for ICAI portal)
🧾 Where to Check UCN (if already allotted)
If your firm already applied via MEF and ICAI forwarded your name, you can check your UCN on:
👉 https://www.meficai.org

🟨 Important Note
As of today, the RBI does not maintain a public portal for direct UCN applications or for checking UCNs. It’s all handled via ICAI’s MEF process

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