Wholetime practising CS CA CWA can register as Facilitation Centre (CFC) for e-filing of excise, service tax now, website links for application forms given here

Setting up of Certified Facilitation Centers (CFCs) under ACES project of the CBEC

The ICSI/ICAI/ICWAI is pleased to inform you that the application format and other modalities for setting up of Certified Facilitation Centers (CFCs) under Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax (ACES) project of the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) has been finalised.

CFCs are set up by Professionals for the purposes of enabling e-filing of applications pertaining to Central Excise, Service tax, etc…The services provided by these CGC entail payment of service charges.

According to the scheme, a member of the ICSI/ICAI/ICWAI having valid Certificate of Practice and having at least one year of experience in practice can apply individually (not in the name of the firm) for registration as CFC after complying with the technical and other requirements as specified in the MOU.  The interested Whole Time Practicising Company Secretary/Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant may make an online application for registration as CFC through the relevant link on our portal:

• ICSI: http://www.icsi.edu:8888/cbec
• ICAI: http://www.icai.org/post.html?post_id=5737&c_id=219
• ICWAI: http://www.icwai.org/icwai/institute-cbec.asp

The applicants are requested to note that he/she shall have to make a payment of Rs.1000/- only (non-refundable) towards application fees.

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