Section 16 — Renewal of certificate

Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 18 September 2026

Registration certificates require renewal under the statutory cycle and application process. Rule 12 and Form FC-3C govern the filing route, timing, documents and fee; the portal/public notices may affect practical processing. The 2026 Rule 14A reasonable-activity benchmark also matters for renewal assessment.

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