Addition of partner from Paid Assistant

Great question! Regarding the ICAI SSP Portal and the addition of a partner who was earlier a paid assistant, here’s how it generally works:

Process for Adding a Partner from Paid Assistant on ICAI SSP Portal

1. No direct “convert” option:

   • The portal does not provide a direct option to convert a paid assistant into a partner.

2. Remove the Paid Assistant first:

   • You must first remove the person from the paid assistant role in the portal.

   • This updates their status and frees them up for other roles.

3. Add as a Partner:

   • After removing them as a paid assistant, you can then add them as a partner in the firm through the “Add Partner” option.

   • Provide all required details for partner addition and submit accordingly.

4. Follow all procedural compliance:

   • Ensure you have followed the firm’s internal procedures for partner admission.

   • Update all necessary documents like partnership deed, ICAI membership, and inform ICAI via the portal.

Summary:

• Remove the person as paid assistant first.

• Then add them as partner via the portal.

• No direct “switch” option.