{"id":20785,"date":"2022-01-06T13:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T08:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/?p=20785"},"modified":"2026-02-14T13:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T07:35:08","slug":"cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced\/","title":{"rendered":"CAG Empanelment Process of CA firms or LLPs commenced"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1922cacc71\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced\/#CAG_Empanelment_Process_of_CA_firms_or_LLPs_commenced\" title=\"CAG Empanelment Process of CA firms or LLPs commenced\">CAG Empanelment Process of CA firms or LLPs commenced<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced\/#CA_firmsLLPs_CAG_Empanelment_process_started_Now\" title=\"CA firms\/LLPs CAG Empanelment process started Now\u00a0\">CA firms\/LLPs CAG Empanelment process started Now\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced\/#ICAI_Latest_Update_on_Branch_to_Be_Added_in_C_G_portal\" title=\"ICAI Latest Update on Branch to Be Added in C&amp;G portal:\u00a0\">ICAI Latest Update on Branch to Be Added in C&amp;G portal:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced\/#Multi-purpose_Empanelment_Form_ie_MEF_bas_been_extended_for_FY_2024-25\" title=\"Multi-purpose Empanelment Form i.e. MEF bas been extended for FY 2024-25\">Multi-purpose Empanelment Form i.e. MEF bas been extended for FY 2024-25<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced\/#CAG_Empanelment_%E2%80%93_Partner_Compensation_Criteria_2025%E2%80%9326\" title=\"CAG Empanelment \u2013 Partner Compensation Criteria (2025\u201326)\">CAG Empanelment \u2013 Partner Compensation Criteria (2025\u201326)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" 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(FY 2026\u201327)\">Update on CAG CA Firm\u2019s Empanelment Application (FY 2026\u201327)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced\/#Official_CAG_portal_invitation_and_Last_Date_to_Apply_Online_March_2_2026\" title=\"Official CAG portal invitation and Last Date to Apply Online: March 2, 2026\">Official CAG portal invitation and Last Date to Apply Online: March 2, 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced\/#Key_Requirements_for_Application_at_CAG_of_India\" title=\"Key Requirements for Application at CAG of India\">Key Requirements for Application at CAG of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/cag-empanelment-process-of-ca-firms-llps-commenced\/#Action_Points_for_Your_CA_Firm_in_CAG_Empanelment_of_India\" title=\"Action Points for Your CA Firm in CAG Empanelment\u00a0of India\">Action Points for Your CA Firm in CAG Empanelment\u00a0of India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20786\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CAG-Empanelment-2022-23.jpeg\" alt=\"CAG Empanelment 2022-23\" width=\"1081\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CAG-Empanelment-2022-23.jpeg 311w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CAG-Empanelment-2022-23-300x156.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1081px) 100vw, 1081px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAG_Empanelment_Process_of_CA_firms_or_LLPs_commenced\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>CAG Empanelment Process of CA firms or LLPs commenced<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CA_firmsLLPs_CAG_Empanelment_process_started_Now\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">CA firms\/LLPs CAG Empanelment process started Now\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The CAG Empanelment mechanism for the FY 2022-2023 has commenced.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline for online submissions of application for Chartered Accountants in India or outside India is February 15, 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Chartered Accountants Firms or Chartered Accountants LLPs must submit a printout of the online acknowledgement letter, as well as complete set of paper copies of the documents supporting their online application, to the CAG Office by February 28, 2022.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/difference-ca-vs-mba-professional-examinations-pattern\/\">Chartered Accountant firms<\/a>\/LLPs are invited to apply online to be empanelled with the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India for the fiscal year 2022-2023 in order to be considered for appointment as auditors of companies under Sections 139(5) and 139(7) of the Companies Act 2013 and statutory corporations\/autonomous bodies under the provisions of their respective Acts.<\/li>\n<li>An online application form with complete instructions will be available on the website www.cag.gov.in. From January 1 through February 15, 2022,<\/li>\n<li>The applicant businesses\/LLPs must fill out\/update the data indicating their firm&#8217;s status as of January 1, 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20799\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Empanelment-under-CAG-of-CA-firmsLLPs-for-FY-2022-23..jpg\" alt=\"Empanelment under CAG of-CA-firmsLLPs-for-FY 2022-23.\" width=\"1096\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Empanelment-under-CAG-of-CA-firmsLLPs-for-FY-2022-23..jpg 600w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Empanelment-under-CAG-of-CA-firmsLLPs-for-FY-2022-23.-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For more information. you can visit to https:\/\/care.cag.gov.in\/Authorised\/Default.aspx<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICAI_Latest_Update_on_Branch_to_Be_Added_in_C_G_portal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>ICAI Latest Update on Branch to Be Added in C&amp;G portal:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An One-Time online window is being opened from 05.07.2024 to 08.07.2024, to update\/add\/delete the data relating to their branch alongwith their members stationed at a particular branch submitted by the applicants in their Online Empanelment application filed with O\/o C&amp;AG.<\/li>\n<li>The applicants, who desire to update\/add\/delete their branch related information, can do so at the given redressal window within the specified timeframe using the link: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.meficai.org\/cagBranchDetails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">https:\/\/app.meficai.org\/cagBranchDetails<\/a> .<\/li>\n<li>Announcement is being hosted on ICAI&#8217;s website. Individual notifications are being sent via E-mail and SMS to all applicants concerned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-purpose_Empanelment_Form_ie_MEF_bas_been_extended_for_FY_2024-25\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Multi-purpose Empanelment Form i.e. MEF bas been extended for FY 2024-25<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional Development Committee is pleased to host the MEF for the year 2024-25, which is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icai.org\/post\/pdc-mef-sep2024#:~:text=Professional%20Development%20Committee%20(PDC)%20is,to%20go%20through%20the%20Advisory.\">https:\/\/meficai.org\/<\/a>. Before filling the MEF for the year 2024-25, Members are advised to go through the Advisory. and\u00a0Last date for submitting the Multi-purpose Empanelment Form i.e. MEF bas been extended from 07th Oct 2024 to 21st Oct 2024. So Last date for online submission of Multi-purpose Empanelment is 21st Oct, 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"227\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAG_Empanelment_%E2%80%93_Partner_Compensation_Criteria_2025%E2%80%9326\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">CAG Empanelment \u2013 Partner Compensation Criteria (2025\u201326)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"394\">The Comptroller &amp; Auditor General has prescribed the following minimum compensation requirements for partners of firms seeking empanelment for 2025\u201326,\u00a0Minimum Annual Compensation (per partner)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"537\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Headquarters in Metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"583\">\n<li data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"560\">\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"560\">FCA: INR 6,00,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"583\">\n<p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"583\">ACA: INR 3,60,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"620\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"618\">Headquarters in Other Cities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"666\">\n<li data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"643\">\n<p data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"643\">FCA: INR 3,60,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"666\">\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"666\">ACA: INR 2,40,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"720\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Share_of_Firms_Compensation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Minimum % Share of Firm\u2019s Compensation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"923\">Each partner must receive at least this % of the total firm compensation.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"844\">\n<li data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"765\">\n<p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"765\"><strong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"730\">20%<\/strong> \u2192 Sole Proprietor \/ 2\u20133 partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"792\">\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"792\"><strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"775\">15%<\/strong> \u2192 4\u20135 partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"819\">\n<p data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"819\"><strong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"802\">10%<\/strong> \u2192 6\u20137 partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"844\">\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"844\"><strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"828\">5%<\/strong> \u2192 8+ partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Restriction on Outside Income<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1074\">\n<li data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1074\">A partner\u2019s outside professional income cannot exceed the compensation drawn from the firm.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1074\">Firms must ensure partners receive minimum monetary compensation + prescribed share %, while outside professional income remains lower than the firm share.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICAI_Important_Announcement_Extension_of_Last_Date_for_MEF_2025-26_Submission\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>ICAI : Important Announcement: Extension of Last Date for MEF 2025-26 Submission<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Professional Development Committee of ICAI has decided to extend the last date for submitting the Multipurpose Empanelment Form for the FY 2025-26 from 26th September 2025 to 10th October 2025.<\/li>\n<li>This extension has been granted to provide adequate time for members to complete and submit their Multipurpose Empanelment Form. Accordingly, the new last date for online submission is: 10th October 2025<\/li>\n<li>No further extension will be granted, as the Professional Development Committee of ICAI must submit the Bank Branch Auditors\u2019 Panel to the RBI within the stipulated timeline. Before filling the Multipurpose Empanelment Form, members are advised to carefully go through the Advisory available on the Multipurpose Empanelment Form portal. For any clarification, query, or complaint regarding Multipurpose Empanelment Form 2025-26, applicants may write to the Professional Development Committee of ICAI using the \u201cMEF Complaint Entry\u201d tab available at: https:\/\/meficai.org<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #000080;\" data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"369\">ICAI has provided a final opportunity for submission of the Multipurpose Empanelment Form for the year 2025-26.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Members who missed submitting their MEF earlier can now apply through the official portal <strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"481\">Portal:<\/strong> https:\/\/meficai.org\/\u00a0 which is open\u00a0<em data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"590\"> only on 16th &amp; 17th October, 2025. <\/em>For empanelment with various authorities such as RBI, C&amp;AG, etc.\u00a0Members are advised to take note and complete their submission within the above window \u2014 no further extension will be granted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<style>\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_on_CAG_CA_Firms_Empanelment_Application_FY_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Update on CAG CA Firm\u2019s Empanelment Application (FY 2026\u201327)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_CAG_portal_invitation_and_Last_Date_to_Apply_Online_March_2_2026\"><\/span><strong>Official CAG portal invitation and Last Date to Apply Online:<\/strong> <strong>March 2, 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CAG of India has invited online applications from CA firms and LLPs for empanelment for the year 2026\u201327. Empanelled firms may be appointed as statutory auditors of government companies and deemed government companies under Sections 139(5) &amp; 139(7) of the Companies Act, 2013. Key Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/p>\n<div class=\"___i31lg00 f10pi13n f14t3ns0 f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1hm93bs f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1ev3kgc ftgm304 f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f1s2k7dp f8fmt76 fjvbh62 fysh76l fic4ptz f1yenhzu f1yn6nvh f14tj6oe f1jq587y f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f70r78m f4zgifc fk1v6el f16pyhcb fo436u6 fzy4j18 fc43013 f1hmrcvb fc4t9fq fgp09rh fjnyn6r\" style=\"height: 150px;\" width=\"833\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Activity<\/th>\n<th>Deadline<\/th>\n<th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Online Application Availability<\/th>\n<td>Feb 13, 2026 to Mar 2, 2026<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Last Date to Submit Online Form<\/th>\n<td>March 2, 2026<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Last Date to Send Physical Documents &amp; Acknowledgement<\/th>\n<td>March 10, 2026<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31275\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CAG-Empanelment_page-0001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CAG-Empanelment_page-0001.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CAG-Empanelment_page-0001-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CAG-Empanelment_page-0001-777x1024.jpg 777w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CAG-Empanelment_page-0001-768x1013.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CAG-Empanelment_page-0001-800x1055.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Requirements_for_Application_at_CAG_of_India\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Key Requirements for Application at CAG of India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>As per the official notification:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Firms\/LLPs must update their profile to reflect their status as on 1 January 2026.<\/li>\n<li>After updating details, firms must generate and download the online acknowledgement letter.<\/li>\n<li>Applications without the acknowledgement letter will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>A printout of the acknowledgement and supporting documents must be sent physically to CAG by 10 March 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Important Policy Notes\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Although your linked URL (https:\/\/www.care.cag.gov.in\/policy\/notification.pdf) points to the notification section, the most updated policy details include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Draft Policy for Empanelment 2026\u201327 was published with detailed scoring criteria (partners, experience, turnover, peer review, AQMM, certifications).<\/li>\n<li>The policy includes quantitative and qualitative\u00a0scoring with updated weightage for firm size, experience, UDIN-based audit history, and quality parameters (AQMM, Peer Review).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Action_Points_for_Your_CA_Firm_in_CAG_Empanelment_of_India\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Action Points for Your CA Firm in CAG Empanelment\u00a0of India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to the CAG Empanelment Portal: https:\/\/care.cag.gov.in<\/li>\n<li>Update firm details based on 1 January 2026 requirements<\/li>\n<li>Submit online application before 2 March 2026<\/li>\n<li>Generate the acknowledgement letter<\/li>\n<li>Send physical documents + acknowledgement to CAG by 10 March 2026<\/li>\n<li>Keep copies of all submissions for records<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Popular Articles :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/overview-on-winding-up-of-a-company\/\">overview on winding up of a company<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/learn\/summary-procedure-for-winding-up-of-companies.html\">Summary procedure for winding up of companies<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAG Empanelment Process of CA firms or LLPs commenced CA firms\/LLPs CAG Empanelment process started Now\u00a0 The CAG Empanelment mechanism for the FY 2022-2023 has commenced. Deadline for online submissions of application for Chartered Accountants in India or outside India is February 15, 2022. 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