Common Application Form (CAF)
CAF is a single application form for FPIs to apply for registration, PAN allocation, KYC and for opening bank and demat accounts in India.
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The Common Application Form (‘CAF’) and supporting documents are to be filed with the DDP/Custodian to:
- Obtain FPI registration as a Cat I or Cat II FPI
- Obtain Permanent Account Number (PAN) i.e., the Indian tax ID
- Open bank / security /depository accounts
The application form and list of supporting documents can be obtained from the custodian.
Once complete set of documents are submitted, FPI license is required to be granted within 30 days.
The registration is permanent unless suspended or cancelled by SEBI or surrendered by the FPI. A fee is required to be paid for continuance of registration for every block of 3 years.
| NSDL Site | CDSL Site | |
|---|---|---|
| For new FPI registrations | Click to Explore | Click to Explore |
You can check the status of your pending FPI registration application at the NSDL FPI Tracker.
NSDL FPI Registration Application Tracker
| Forms | Links |
|---|---|
| Common Application Form (CAF) | Common Application Form can be accessed here: |
| Annexures to the CAF | Annexures to Common Application form can be accessed here: |
| Abridged CAF | Abridged Common Application Form (CAF) is available for FPIs to ease the registration and KYC process. This version reduces documentation and expedites onboarding. 👉 For details click here |