As part of the E-filing 2.0 portal, the registration process for an e-Return Intermediary (ERI) under the Electronic Furnishing of Return of Income Scheme, 2007 (“Scheme”) has been upgraded. The Scheme enables authorized intermediaries to electronically file income-tax returns on behalf of the taxpayers on the E-filing 2.0 portal and offers other taxpayer facilitation services. Any entity eligible under the Scheme can apply for fresh registration as an ERI.
Protean has been appointed as the Registrar for processing of registration applications for this purpose.
Protean has setup a web-based facility for online registration of e-Return Intermediaries.
The entities desirous of acting as e-Return Intermediaries may determine their eligibility and ensure that they can comply with the applicable terms and conditions as specified here under:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR TYPE1 and TYPE2 ERITERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR TYPE 3 ERI