ICAI WOFA 2026 Early-Bird Registration Ends August 31; Member Fee Rises From ₹6,500 to ₹7,500 After Deadline

Chartered Accountants planning to attend ICAI's World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) 2026 have only a few days left to use the event's early-bird registration rates. The official WOFA registration portal states that the early-bird window runs up to August 31, 2026. For ICAI members, the listed early-bird fee is ₹6,500, compared with ₹7,500 from September 1 to October 15 and ₹10,000 from October 16 onwards.

How the ICAI member fee changes

The current fee schedule creates a clear cost difference based on when a member registers. ICAI members are charged ₹6,500 during the early-bird period. The fee then increases to ₹7,500 for registrations from September 1 through October 15, 2026. From October 16 onwards, the listed member fee rises to ₹10,000.

That means a member who already intends to attend can save ₹1,000 by registering by August 31 instead of during the next pricing window, and ₹3,500 compared with the rate that applies from October 16 onwards. The portal also states that applicable taxes at 18% are charged extra.

Non-member and accompanying-person rates

ICAI's registration page also publishes differentiated early-bird rates for non-members. Up to August 31, the listed fee is ₹9,000 for non-members from the host country, ₹11,400 for participants from emerging nations and ₹17,100 for participants from developed nations. The accompanying-person early-bird fee is ₹3,000.

For the September 1 to October 15 period, the portal lists ₹10,000 for host-country non-members, ₹14,250 for emerging-nation participants, ₹21,375 for developed-nation participants and ₹3,500 for accompanying persons. From October 16 onwards, those amounts rise again to ₹12,500, ₹19,000, ₹28,500 and ₹5,000 respectively.

Group registrations get an additional discount

The official portal states that a 5% group discount is available for registrations of five or more delegates. Firms, finance teams and professional organisations considering sending a group should therefore compare the group arrangement with individual registrations before completing payment.

The accompanying registration is limited to social events, including meals, for all three days, according to the portal. Participants should therefore select the correct delegate category rather than assume an accompanying pass gives access to the full professional programme.

What members should do before paying

Members should use the official WOFA registration portal, verify the selected delegate category and confirm the total amount after taxes before payment. Firms registering several participants should also check whether the group discount is reflected in the final process. ICAI lists separate contact channels for sponsorship, CA-firm participation and general registration queries on the official portal.

For ICAI members who have already decided to attend WOFA 2026, August 31 is the key pricing deadline. Registering during the current early-bird window keeps the base member fee at ₹6,500 before applicable taxes; the next pricing tier begins on September 1.

Key takeaway

A live ICAI registration deadline with a meaningful fee step-up after August 31, creating immediate utility for members considering attendance.