UVAM Fees Structure- Government Charges, Hidden Costs & Professional Fees
Government Charges for UVAM: ₹0 (Zero)
There is no Government fee prescribed for UVAM approval on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
No application fee
No approval fee
No renewal fee
No UVAM certificate charge
Regulatory position:
UVAM is a mandatory verification mechanism, not a revenue-generating license. The Government’s objective is risk control and traceability, not fee collection.
If anyone claims “Government UVAM fees,” it is factually incorrect.
Professional Fees (Optional but Practical)
There is no legal requirement to appoint a consultant for UVAM. However, many vendors—MSMEs and corporates alike—engage professionals due to the high rejection sensitivity.
Typical Professional Fee Range (Market Practice)
| Entity Type | Indicative Professional Fees* |
|---|---|
| Proprietorship / MSME | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Partnership / LLP | ₹4,000 – ₹8,000 |
| Company / Large Vendor | ₹6,000 – ₹15,000 |
Hidden Costs Due to Non-Compliance (High-Risk Area)
These are not “fees” but financial consequences frequently overlooked.
a) Payment Delays
UVAM mismatch can block payment release
Funds may remain stuck even after order completion
b) Account Restrictions
Listing suspension
Bid participation disabled
Manual review flags increase future scrutiny
c) Opportunity Cost
Missed tenders
Ineligibility for time-sensitive Government orders
From a business lens, this is often costlier than any professional fee.
Treat UVAM not as a cost item, but as a risk-mitigation exercise.
The real expense is not in filing UVAM—it’s in delayed payments, rejected bids, and audit exposure caused by incorrect filing.
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