ICSI Payment of Annual Membership Fee and Certificate of Practice Fee for FY 2025-2026

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced that the Annual Membership Fee and Certificate of Practice (COP) Fee for the Financial Year 2025-26 are now due for payment starting April 1, 2025. The last date for payment without any late fees is June 30, 2025.

Fee Structure for 2025-26

The fees payable for different categories are as follows:

Fee Particulars	ACS	FCS
Annual Membership Fee	₹2,950/-	₹3,540/-
Opting out of the Physical Chartered Secretary Journal	₹2,360/-	₹2,950/-
Annual Fee for Certificate of Practice (COP)	₹2,360/-	₹2,360/-

All fees mentioned above are inclusive of 18% GST.

Concessions Available

ICSI provides certain concessions to eligible members:

• Senior Members (70 years & above): 75% concession on Annual Membership Fee.

• Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities): 50% concession upon submission of a valid medical certificate from a competent authority.

How to Pay the Fees?

ICSI has made the fee payment process completely online. Follow these steps to make the payment:

1. Visit the ICSI website.

2. Click on the "ONLINE SERVICES" tab.

3. Select "Member Portal" from the dropdown menu.

4. Log in using your Membership Number (e.g., A1234/F1234).

5. Enter your password.

6. Click on the "Renew" link under the "Announcements" section.

7. Fill out the Know Your Member (KYM) Form (this step is mandatory).

8. Proceed to make the payment online.

Important Notes

• Payment must be completed before June 30, 2025, to avoid any late fees.

• For additional details, members can refer to the FAQs available on the ICSI website.

• In case of queries, members can reach out via ICSI Support.

Final Thoughts

Timely payment of the Annual Membership Fee and COP Fee ensures continued access to the benefits of ICSI membership. Members should complete their KYM Form and pay as soon as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues.

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General Information

1. What is the document about?

   • It provides details on the payment of the Annual Membership Fee and Certificate of Practice Fee for the financial year 2025-26.

2. When did the Annual Membership Fee and Certificate of Practice Fee become due?

   • From April 1, 2025.

3. What is the last date to pay the Annual Membership Fee and Certificate of Practice Fee?

   • June 30, 2025.

Fee Structure

4. What is the Annual Membership Fee for ACS members?

   • ₹2,950 (inclusive of 18% GST).

5. What is the Annual Membership Fee for FCS members?

   • ₹3,540 (inclusive of 18% GST).

6. Is there a discount for opting out of the physical Chartered Secretary Journal?

   • Yes, ACS members pay ₹2,360, and FCS members pay ₹2,950.

7. What is the Annual Fee for the Certificate of Practice?

   • ₹2,360 for both ACS and FCS members.

Concessions

8. Are there any concessions for senior members?

   • Yes, members aged 70 years and above get a 75% concession on the Annual Membership Fee.

9. Are there concessions for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities)?

   • Yes, they get a 50% concession on the Annual Membership Fee upon submission of a medical certificate.

Payment Process

10. What is the only mode of payment for the fees?

    • Online mode.

11. Where can members pay their fees?

    • Through the ONLINE SERVICES tab on www.icsi.edu.

12. What are the steps to make the payment?

    • Visit www.icsi.edu → Select "Member Portal" → Log in using the membership number → Enter password → Click "renew" under "Announcements" → Fill out the KYM form → Proceed with payment.

13. What is the KYM Form?

    • The "Know Your Member" form must be filled out before making an online payment.

Support & Assistance

14. Where can members find more information on the fee payment process?

    • FAQs are available on the homepage of www.icsi.edu.

15. How can members get support for payment-related issues?

    • They can write to http://support.icsi.edu.

Miscellaneous

16. Is GST included in the fees mentioned?

    • Yes, all fees include 18% GST.

17. What happens if a member does not pay by June 30, 2025?

    • The document does not specify penalties, but typically, late payment may lead to additional charges or membership suspension.

18. Can members pay offline?

    • No, payment can only be made online.

19. Is there a different fee structure for new members?

    • The document only mentions renewal fees, not new membership fees.

20. Who issued the document?

    • The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).