How much Can Chartered Accountants Charge for GST Registration, Returns & Other Services: Here’s ICAI’s Suggestion

While the initial phase required immense learning and upskilling, GST later introduced much-needed simplification and consistency to India's indirect tax environment offering relief to both professionals and taxpayers

By Navasree A.M - On May 17, 2025 9:02 pm - 2 mins read

Chartered Accountants - GST Registration - Returns - ICAI - taxscan

When the Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) came into effect in 2017, Chartered Accountants ( CAs ) in India were required to quickly adjust to the new indirect tax environment. With regards to the fee charging for the services related to GST, the ICAI ( Institute of Chartered Accountants) has a recommendation.

The minimum fee recommendation by the ICAI never limits you from charging higher. These recommendations help the CAs who find it difficult to charge how much fee. This will definitely help such accountants in India.

Particulars	Class ‘A’ Cities	Class ‘B’ Cities	Class ‘C’ Cities
Registration	20,000/- & above	15,000/- & above	10,000/- & above
Registration with consultation	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.
Tax Advisory & Consultation i.e. about value, taxability, classification, etc.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.
Challan/Returns	15,000/- & Above + (4,000/- Per Month)	10,000/- & Above + (3,000/- Per Month)	8,000/- & Above + (2,000/- Per Month
Adjudication/Show Cause notice reply	30,000/- & Above	20,000/- & Above	15,000/- & Above
Filing of Appeal / Appeals Drafting	30,000/- & Above	20,000/- & Above	15,000/- & Above
Furnish details of inward/outward supply	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.
Misc services ie. refund, cancellation/revocation registration, maintain electronic cash ledger etc.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.	Fees to be charged depending on the complexity and the time spent on the particular assignment.
Audit of accounts and reconciliation Statement	40,000/- & Above	20,000/- & Above	12,000/- & Above
Any Certification Work	10,000/- & Above	7,000/- & Above	5,000/- & Above