Budget and fees
Political Party Registration Fees and Total Cost in India (2026)
The statutory filing fee for registering a political party is ₹10,000, but the total cost of a well-prepared registration mandate is meaningfully higher once notarial, publication, and drafting costs are counted. Here is what founding groups should budget.
Statutory fees
₹10,000 non-refundable processing fee payable to the Under Secretary, Election Commission of India, by demand draft. Nominal filing fees at the Registrar's office for the acknowledgement copy. Post-registration, statutory audit fees are charged annually by the party's auditor.
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Notarial and publication costs
One hundred notarised member affidavits at the prevailing notarial fee — typically ₹100 to ₹300 per affidavit depending on the state. Public notice published in two newspapers of wide circulation — usually one English daily and one vernacular — with combined cost in the ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000 range depending on the circulation tier chosen.
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Legal and drafting costs
Constitution and manifesto drafting. Founders' resolution and office-bearer resolutions. Preparation of Form PPR-1 and supporting annexures. Objection responses during the thirty-day public notice window. Fixed-fee engagements from specialist counsel typically run in the ₹4,00,000 to ₹12,00,000 range depending on complexity, geography, and speed.
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Ongoing compliance costs
Annual audited accounts under Section 29C. Contribution reports for donations above ₹20,000. Annual returns to claim tax exemption under Section 13A of the Income Tax Act. Candidate nomination filings at the time of each election.
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Frequently asked
- Is the ₹10,000 fee refundable if the application is rejected?
- No. The processing fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the outcome.
- Are there GST implications on the filing fee?
- The statutory fee is not subject to GST. Professional fees paid to counsel are typically subject to GST at the prevailing rate.