I’m planning to register for the CFA Level 1 exam in May 2025, and I’m a bit confused about the total cost. The official CFA website mentions an enrollment fee of $350 and an early bird fee of $990, which adds up to $1,340. However, I noticed that the website I checked (https://eduvanz.com/CFA) shows a total cost of $1,581. Can you confirm if taxes or other charges are included in this amount, or if there’s any other explanation for the difference in price?

Yes, the taxes are applicable based on the country you are residing or registering, E.g. In the case of India as a country, the student needs to pay GST at 18% wherein the total sums up – USD 1581.2
In case, you have opted for the Standard registration window the following fees will be applicable:
1.One-time Registration fees: USD 350
2.Standard Registration fees: USD 1290
3.Total Fees excluding GST: USD 1640
4.GST @ 18%: USD 295.20
5.Final Total Fees to be paid: USD 1935.20

Please note that this fee structure is changing fro Feb 2026, Check the CFA institute website for more details.