Can CA firms start advertising their audit and assurance services using "push technology" from April 2026?

No, the article explicitly states that the proposed allowance for "push technology" is for services "not exclusive to the CA profession." Audit and assurance services are considered exclusive to the CA profession, so firms should maintain a conservative positioning for these services even after April 2026. The article advises firms to "keep assurance/audit positioning conservative" in their marketing efforts.

What kind of content should CA firms avoid on their websites, even after the new guidelines come into effect?

According to the article, even after the revised Code of Ethics takes effect from April 2026, CA firms should still avoid certain types of content and claims on their websites, as outlined in ICAI's existing website compliance advisory. This includes client names/logos, professional fees or "free of charge" claims, "best/top/leading firm" type claims, testimonials with client names, awards/rankings, event photo galleries, "Why choose us" style promotional claims, and any "push mode" listing of professional services that are exclusive to the CA profession.

What steps should CA firms take to prepare for the new website guidelines coming into effect in April 2026?

The article provides a checklist for how CA firms can update their websites for the new regime: - Create separate landing pages for accounting, consultancy, and other non-exclusive services, using factual language. - Add educational content like guides, FAQs, and compliance explainers, avoiding testimonials and client logos. - Implement an internal review process for new pages and campaigns, especially for Google ads and social media campaigns. - If part of an ICAI-registered network, plan a network website strategy. Additionally, the article advises keeping websites aligned with ICAI's current guidelines until March 31, 2026, and preparing new service pages in draft mode for a smooth transition after April 1, 2026.

Renu Suresh

Expert

Published on: Aug 12, 2026

Miscellaneous Payments In Dgft System

In case of any online/offline process where the direct online payment option is not available, the payment is to be made online through the e-Miscellaneous Payments System (eMPS) on the DGFT Website. The present article briefs the Miscellaneous Payments In Dgft System.

eMPS System

eMPS System is designed to enable an

Exporter / Importer to use an Online Payment facility for making payments for miscellaneous purposes excluding fees for applications where an online payment facility coupled with an online application facility is already available.

Exporter / Importer will generate an ECOM Reference Number and can make the single/multiple payments against it after selecting the appropriate Subject / Scheme / DGFT RA office and other details.
Applicants can verify an unsuccessful payment and also can print the Payment details.

Important Announcements

In case of any online/offline process where the direct online payment option is not available, the payment is to be made online through the e-Miscellaneous Payments System (eMPS) on the DGFT Website.

Payment can be made for In-Progress and Deficient files only.
eMPS is not allowed for closed files (approved and rejected files). The applicant needs to contact the respective RA Office for details.
The payments from Legacy Miscellaneous Payment System (eMPS) and Legacy Draft Application cannot be used to make payments in eMPS System

Procedure to make Miscellaneous Payments

DGFT Website navigate to My Dashboard and click on the Payment Related Functions.

Miscellaneous Payments In Dgft System - DGFT 1 From the new page, click on the Miscellaneous Payment title. The link will redirect to the new page.

Miscellaneous Payments In Dgft System - DGFT 2 Click on Start Fresh Application. You can also continue with an existing draft application if available. Enter the File Number and tab out.

Miscellaneous Payments In Dgft System - DGFT 3 Note: In case the file number exists in the new system, the details will be auto-populated by the system. Please validate the details carefully and proceed to enter the Amount and Remarks field.

In case the file number is not available, the system will prompt with a warning message. You will be required to enter the corresponding file details and RA Office before proceeding with submitting the payment. The file will need to be approved by the RA Office for consumption.
Validate the details and proceed to make the payment via existing processes.
After making the payment applicant needs to print the receipt through the print option and present it to the concerned DGFT RA authority along with the application for which he has made payment.
On submission, DGFT officials will authenticate the payment details using the ECOM Reference Number and mark it as USED. In case of multiple payments on a single ECOM Reference Number, the DGFT official needs to select all the payments one by one and mark them USED.
A unique DGFT Reference Number will be generated for each payment detail which can be used by the concerned DGFT office for reference purposes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Miscellaneous Payments in DGFT.

The e-Miscellaneous Payments System (eMPS) is an online payment facility on the DGFT Website that enables exporters and importers to make payments for miscellaneous purposes, excluding fees for applications where an online payment facility is already available.

You should use the eMPS system for making payments in case of any online or offline process where the direct online payment option is not available. The eMPS system allows you to make payments for in-progress and deficient files, but it is not allowed for closed (approved or rejected) files.

To generate an ECOM Reference Number, you need to log in to the DGFT Website, navigate to your dashboard, click on "Payment Related Functions," and then click on "Miscellaneous Payment." From there, you can start a fresh application or continue with an existing draft application, and the system will generate an ECOM Reference Number for you.

Yes, you can make single or multiple payments against an ECOM Reference Number after selecting the appropriate subject, scheme, DGFT RA office, and other details.

If your payment was unsuccessful, you can verify it through the eMPS system by logging in to the DGFT Website and accessing the "Payment Related Functions" section.

After making a payment through eMPS, you need to print the receipt and present it to the concerned DGFT RA authority along with the application for which you have made the payment.

A unique DGFT Reference Number is generated for each payment detail, which can be used by the concerned DGFT office for reference purposes.

No, payments from the Legacy Miscellaneous Payment System and Legacy Draft Application cannot be used to make payments in the eMPS System.

If the file number you entered is not available in the eMPS System, the system will prompt you with a warning message. In this case, you will need to enter the corresponding file details and RA Office before proceeding with submitting the payment. The file will need to be approved by the RA Office for consumption.

According to the article, ICAI has proposed allowing the use of "push technology" for services that are not exclusive to the CA profession, such as consultancy and accounting services. This means CA firms can plan dedicated service pages and employ modern digital promotion strategies around areas like accounting, bookkeeping, outsourced finance, business and management consultancy, finance process advisory, MIS/reporting/systems advisory (within professional boundaries), etc.