What does an e-CS partner do?
An e-CS partner brings Company Secretary expertise to founders, companies, shareholders and other organisations through a secure online consultation workflow. Typical work includes explaining compliance calendars, reviewing corporate records, guiding MCA filings and helping clients understand company-law obligations. The partner remains responsible for giving advice within their qualification, experience and applicable professional rules.
Online delivery does not mean generic answers. Clients can share context and documents securely, ask follow-up questions and keep a record of the consultation. See the TaxFetch e-CS Partner Programme page for the current application flow, or review the full TaxExpert, e-CA, e-CS and CSC partner programme overview.
Eligibility and ICSI membership
Applicants should be able to provide accurate identity and professional information and an ICSI membership number that can be reviewed by the TaxFetch team. Your application should clearly state whether you are a practising professional, your relevant qualification, years of experience and the areas in which you can help clients. A concise resume or professional profile makes the review more useful.
- Use your own current contact details and professional name.
- Enter the ICSI membership number carefully; do not submit another person’s number.
- Describe three genuine expertise areas, such as annual compliance, incorporation, governance or secretarial standards.
- Upload a readable resume or professional profile in the requested format.
Services you can offer online
Depending on your experience and the client’s need, an e-CS consultation may cover company incorporation and initial compliance, MCA and annual filing guidance, board and shareholder processes, registers and minutes, governance, secretarial standards, corporate actions, director-related compliance, and practical compliance calendars. State limitations or matters requiring an engagement outside the consultation clearly.
Do not promise an approval, filing outcome or government decision. Explain the facts and documents required, identify the relevant authority or form, and recommend a formal professional engagement where the matter needs one.
How to apply in 2026
- Open the CS / e-CS application form.
- Choose the CS / e-CS track and enter your ICSI membership number, qualification, experience and expertise.
- Add your address and contact details, then upload a resume or professional profile.
- Review your information and submit. Applying is free; submission does not itself guarantee approval.
- Wait for the manual review email. If approved, use the credentials sent to your application email and change the temporary password on first login.
How TaxFetch manually verifies ICSI membership
TaxFetch treats the ICSI membership number as a review signal, not as proof that is accepted without checking. An administrator reviews the submitted profile and membership information against ICSI records and may consider the resume, qualification, contact information and expertise together. Keep your information current and respond if the review team requests clarification.
The TaxFetch e-CS portal
After approval, the secure expert portal is used for client conversations, document exchange, consultation status and profile management. A partner should use a strong password, keep client documents confidential, avoid sharing credentials and only upload information needed for the consultation. The portal is a technology workspace; it does not replace your professional judgement or any required statutory engagement.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply to become an e-CS partner?
Company Secretaries and eligible ICSI professionals who can provide accurate membership information, a professional profile and useful online consultation expertise may apply. Every application is reviewed before approval.
How is ICSI membership verified?
Verification is completed through a manual administrator-led review against ICSI records.
Is applying free?
Yes. Applying to the TaxFetch partner programme is free. Approval is subject to manual review and the quality and accuracy of the submitted information.
What can an e-CS partner help with?
Partners may help with company law, incorporation, MCA and annual compliance, governance, board and shareholder processes, secretarial standards and related corporate compliance, subject to their expertise and professional obligations.
Where do I start the application?
Start on the e-CS Partner Programme page, or compare every track on TaxFetch Partner Programmes.
Information is general guidance for 2026 and is not a substitute for professional advice, ICSI guidance, statutory forms or official records. Rules and portal processes can change; confirm the current requirement for your matter.
