ICAI waives off condonation fees due to late filing of application Form 18 related to Members and Firms amidst COVID-19



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a waiver of condonation fees for the late submission of Form 18. This applies to members and firms facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic in filing applications related to firm re-constitution, partner changes, or branch office updates. The waiver covers transactions between 1st April 2021 and 30th June 2021, with the extended deadline for application being 30th July 2021. The ICAI's SSP System will be updated within 4-5 working days to reflect this exemption.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has waived off the Condonation Fees due to late filing of application Form 18 related to Members and Firms amid the 2nd wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic, till 30th July 2021. Read the official announcement below:

M&C-MSS Directorate
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2nd May, 2021

Important Announcement

ICAI Waives Late Filing Fees for Form 18 Until July 30

Waiving-off Condonation Fees due to late filing of application Form 18 related to Members and Firms amidst COVID-19 Pandemic till 30th July, 2021

Amidst the current situation arising out of Covid-19, it is observed that Members and Firms are facing difficulties in filing Form 18, i.e., for re-constitution of Firm, intimating Joining/leaving of Partner(s)/Paid Assistant(s) and opening/closing of Branch Office within the prescribed period. Such delay in submission of online application Form is attracting levy of Condonation fee under the relevant Regulatory Provisions and creating hardship to them.

Considering the difficulties which may be faced by Members and Firms, it has been decided to Waive-off Condonation Fees for the transactions falling between 1st April, 2021 to 30th June, 2021 till 30th July, 2021.

Additional Secretary
M&C-MSS Directorate
ICAI

P.S: Necessary changes are being incorporated in the SSP System and the System would be ready within 4-5 working days with exemption of Condonation fee as above. Please bear with us.

FAQ :

ICAI is waiving condonation fees for the late filing of application Form 18, which relates to members and firms.

The fees are being waived due to difficulties faced by members and firms in filing Form 18 within the prescribed period, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Form 18 covers applications for re-constitution of a firm, intimating joining or leaving of partners or paid assistants, and opening or closing of a branch office.

The deadline to apply with the waived condonation fees is 30th July 2021.

The waiver applies to transactions that occurred between 1st April 2021 and 30th June 2021.

The ICAI's SSP System is expected to be ready with the exemption of condonation fees within 4-5 working days.




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