ICAI reminds members to pay Membership/COP fee latest by 30th September 2021



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is reminding its members to pay their annual Membership/COP fee by 30th September 2021. Prompt payment ensures continued access to ICAI privileges and professional standing. Failure to pay by the deadline may lead to the removal of membership and cessation of practice. Members also have the option to pay fees in advance for up to 10 years to avoid future adjustments.

Dear Member, 

In continuation of our Fee Circular dated 25th June 2021 followed by email reminders dated 3rd September, 2021 and 9th September, 2021 requesting the members to pay Membership/COP fee, which might have escaped your attention, may be, due to other engagement, the Institute reminds you to pay Membership/COP fee latest by 30th September 2021.

Kindly appreciate that payment of annual Membership/COP fee entitles you for continuing benefits of ICAI privileges and standing seniority in the profession. Non-payment of Membership/COP fee within stipulated time may result in removal of Membership/COP and cessation of Practice.

Members can also pay total fees in advance for Membership/COP in exact amount for 10 years (1+9 years) along with GST. In such case, due to revision of fees during the period, his/her name will not be removed from the register of Members on account of shortfall/revision of fees.

ICAI Membership/COP Fee Deadline: 30th September 2021

The applicable amount of Annual Membership Fee/Certificate of Practice Fee is as under:

1. Fees for Members below the age of 60 years as on 01.04.2021 - Not holding Certificate of Practice

Associate Membership Fee

Rs. 1,500/-

Rs. 1,770/-

GST@ 18%

Rs. 270/-

Fellow Membership Fee

Rs. 3,000/-

Rs. 3,540/-

GST@ 18%

Rs. 540/-

2. Fees for Members holding Certificate of Practice (COP)

Associate Membership Fee

Rs. 1,500/-

Rs. 5,310/-

Certificate of Practice fee

Rs. 3,000/-

GST@ 18%

Rs. 810/-

Fellow Membership Fee

Rs. 3,000/-

Rs. 8,260/-

Certificate of Practice fee

Rs. 4,000/-

GST@ 18%

Rs. 1,260/-

3. Fees for Members of the age of 60 years or above (as on 01.04.2021) and not holding Certificate of Practice {Those holding COP are required to pay the Fees as per 2 above}

Associate Membership Fee

Rs. 1,100/-

Rs. 1,298/-

GST@ 18%

Rs. 198/-

Fellow Membership Fee

Rs. 2,300/-

Rs. 2,714/-

GST@ 18%

Rs. 414/-

Air Mail charges for CA Journal (in case of members abroad) - Rs. 2478/- (optional) including 18% GST

(Shall not be applicable if member opts for e-journal)

Member opting e-journal will be given a discount of Rs.590/- (including 18% GST) on total Fee.

Please note that the payment of fee shall be made online through Self-Service Portal (SSP) at the link https://eservices.icai.org/

Kindly ignore if already paid.

We also appeal our members to contribute generously to Chartered Accountants Benevolent fund (CABF) to support their professional colleagues and their dependents in distress.

Rajesh Kr. Bhalla Head,
M&SS Directorate

FAQ :

The deadline for paying the ICAI Membership/COP fee is 30th September 2021.

Non-payment of the Membership/COP fee within the stipulated time may result in the removal of your membership/COP and cessation of practice.

Yes, members can pay their Membership/COP fees in advance for a period of 10 years (1+9 years) to avoid potential shortfalls or revisions in fees.

The fee payment should be made online through the Self-Service Portal (SSP) at https://eservices.icai.org/

Yes, the fee structure varies for members below 60 years old not holding a COP, members holding a COP, and members aged 60 years or above not holding a COP.

Yes, members opting for the e-journal will receive a discount of Rs. 590 (including 18% GST) on their total fee.




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