Last date for submission of MEF 2024-25 extended to 25.10.2024

Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF)- 2024-25 – Last date for submission extended from 21.10.2024 to 25.10.2024

ICAI, considering the extension of tax audit filing period and to give adequate time to members to submit MEF had first extended the  due date from 7th October to 21st October, now again ICAI ahs extended the last date for submitting the MEF from 21st October 2024 to 25th October 2024. 

ICAI hosts Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF)- 2024-25. Last date for submission of online Form and Declaration is 7^th October, 2024. MEF can be applied online at https://meficai.org/.

Before filling the Additional Information Form, Members are advised to go through the Advisory.

Eligibility for filling the Additional Information Form (Both conditions to be fulfilled):

(i) Partnership/LLP Firms which are in existence as on 1^st July, 2024 OR

(ii) Proprietary Firms which are in existence as on 1^st July, 2024 OR

(iii) Member holding Full-time Certificate of Practice as on 1^st July, 2024 and practising in individual name.

Please Note: The above is the eligibility criteria for filing the MEF only. The eligibility criteria of each auditee for allotment of audit may differ. Please refer to Norms of the respective auditees for further information

Registration/ Login Credentials:

• Applicant already registered for MEF in previous year/(s), may login using the credentials directly of previous year for MEF 2024-25. If one has forgotten the password, please go to “Forgot Password” button to retrieve the password.
• Applicant applying for the first time, the applicant must first register for MEF 2024-25.
• In case the applicant is registered successfully and still unable to login, the applicant must ensure the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria for MEF 2024-25, stated as above.

Complaint Filing Mechanism

(i) Any clarification / query / complaint regarding MEF 2024-25, may please be lodged under the tab “MEF Complaint Entry” available at https://meficai.org/ for quick resolution.

(ii) Query/ complaint can be lodged by using MRN / FRN by the applicant. On successful lodge, a Complaint number will be displayed which can be used for future reference.

(iii) Applicant can view the status of the complaint filed by using MRN/FRN.

(iv) In case, the complaint is not resolved within 5 working days, applicant can write at mefpdc@icai.in mentioning the complaint No. of the complaint or call on the designated numbers (between 3 PM to 5 PM on all working days by quoting Complaint Number). Kindly note complaint No. will be asked during the call for better response.

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