{"id":921045,"date":"2026-09-29T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/djya2ldob4.wpdns.site\/?page_id=921045"},"modified":"2026-11-02T10:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:05:34","slug":"certification-cost","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/soa-certification\/certification-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much SOA certification costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"cqop-v6 cqop-v6-costo-attestazione-soa\" data-v6-page=\"Quanto-Costa\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-829311a\" id=\"contenuto\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-contenuto-06a0e85\"><nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"cqop-breadcrumbs wp-block-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/soa-certification\/\">SOA certification<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">How much SOA certification costs<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-b12974c\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-b35a3b5\">How much does SOA certification <span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-8a3115e\">cost?<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-f4fc0bb\"><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SOA certification fees are subject to a statutory minimum: the fee for certification activities is determined by applying the minimum rate established by law. It is calculated on the basis of the issued categories and classifications by the attestation body. CQOP SOA provides an online calculator for an immediate estimate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-13e79de\" id=\"corrispettivo\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-contenuto-c7714c8\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-0bfd1d1\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-7573a2f\">Fee<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-86cb130\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-8cb1649\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-802867b\">01<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-426acb2\">The fee for certification activities is determined by applying the minimum rate established by law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-8cb1649\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-802867b\">02<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-426acb2\">The fee is calculated on the basis of the categories and classifications actually issued.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-141d319\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-802867b\">03<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-426acb2\">Payment of the fee can be deferred.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-1d12dfc\" id=\"formule\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-7aeae2c\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-titolo-sticky-1c8b9f9\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-7fdaa50\">How the fee is calculated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Table B, Part I, of Annex II.12 to Legislative Decree 36\/2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-4520d95\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-a4b95a7\">First qualification and renewal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-b998cb7\">The minimum fee due to the SOA for obtaining certification is determined with the following formula (Annex C part I of Presidential Decree 207\/2010):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-bb61376\">P \u201cBASE FEE\u201d = [C\/12,500 + (2 x N + 8) x 413.16] x 1.0413 x R<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-35ae170\">where:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-2a47c0a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-e683e10\">C<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-c37b32d\">C = total amount of the qualifications requested in the various categories;<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-2a47c0a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-e683e10\">N<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-c37b32d\">N = number of categories for which qualification is requested;<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-2a47c0a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-e683e10\">R<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-c37b32d\">R = coefficient of the increase recorded by the ISTAT cost-of-living index, equal to 1.550.<br>For 2026, the R coefficient is 1.550, as set out in ANAC Chairman\u2019s Circular No. 7 of 1 April 2026<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When <strong>all<\/strong> the requested classifications are I or II, a <strong>20% discount<\/strong> applies.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-21d24db\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-59a0acd\">Three-year review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-49d2ff5\">P = CB x 3\/5<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-35ae170\">where:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-2a47c0a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-e683e10\">CB<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-c37b32d\">P = CB \u00d7 3\/5, where CB is the base fee calculated for the certification held at the time of the three-year review.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-21d24db\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-59a0acd\">Classification increase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-49d2ff5\">P = CB x 1\/3<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-35ae170\">where:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-2a47c0a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-e683e10\">CB<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-c37b32d\">P = CB \u00d7 1\/3, where CB is the base fee calculated by entering 1 for N and the difference between the previous and new classification for C. The fee applies to each individual classification increase.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-21d24db\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-59a0acd\">Addition of a new category<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-49d2ff5\">P = CBna \u2013 CBva<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-35ae170\">where:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-2a47c0a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-e683e10\">CBna<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-c37b32d\">base fee calculated for the new certification<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-2a47c0a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-e683e10\">CBva<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-c37b32d\">base fee calculated for the previous certification \u201cBASE\u201d = [C\/12.500 + (2 x N + 8) x 413,16] x 1,0413 x R<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cqop-v6-editorial\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-editorial-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-editorial-title\">SOA certification prices for first qualification and renewal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-copy\">\n<p class=\"gb-text\">P \u201cBASE FEE\u201d = [C\/12,500 + (2 \u00d7 N + 8) \u00d7 413.16] \u00d7 1.0413 \u00d7 R<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">SOA certification prices therefore depend mainly on two variables: the total amount of the qualifications requested and the number of categories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cqop-v6-editorial\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-editorial-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-editorial-title\">Three-year review, increases and new categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-copy\">\n<p class=\"gb-text\">For applications following the first issue, the fee is calculated starting from the base fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">P = CBna \u2013 CBva, where CBna is the base fee calculated for the new certificate and CBva the one calculated for the old certificate, always according to the base formula [C\/12,500 + (2 \u00d7 N + 8) \u00d7 413.16] \u00d7 1.0413 \u00d7 R.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cqop-v6-editorial\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-editorial-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-editorial-title\">Online SOA cost calculation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-copy\">\n<p class=\"gb-text\">To calculate SOA costs without manual calculations, the fee and requirements calculator is available on the CQOP website: select categories and classifications, start the calculation and get an estimate of the fee together with the minimum requirements, with the option of receiving the PDF by email. Those wishing to receive an offer for their specific case can fill in the quote request, available both to new clients and to existing CQOP clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cqop-v6-editorial\" id=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-editorial-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-editorial-title\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion cqop-faq-accordion  root-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-cqop-faq-96015-0 \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container cqop-faq-96015-0\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"\" data-expanded-icon=\"\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-96015-0-1 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How much does it cost to obtain SOA Certification?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">The cost of SOA certification is a fee established by the Procurement Code using a formula that varies according to the company\u2019s categories of works and value classes. The fee is periodically updated by the Ministry of Infrastructure. On the CQOP website you can calculate the amount due according to the specific formula in just a few seconds.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-96015-0-2 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What is the three-year renewal of SOA Certification?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">The three-year review contract must be signed with the same SOA that issued the currently valid Certificate. The SOA\u2019s review must be completed within 45 days of signing the contract, except where the procedure is suspended to allow further assessments and checks, for a period not exceeding a further 45 days.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-96015-0-3 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Can the SOA fee be paid in instalments?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">Yes. At CQOP SOA, payment of the certification fee can be deferred. The fee is still determined by applying the minimum rate established by law to the categories and classifications actually issued.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-96015-0-4 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">On which categories and classifications is the SOA price calculated?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">The fee is calculated on the categories and classifications actually issued at the end of the review. With the CQOP calculator you can simulate different combinations of categories and classifications in advance and compare their cost.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-96015-0-5 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How much does it cost to add a new category to the SOA certificate?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-96015-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">For the addition of a new category, the fee is equal to the difference between the base fee of the new certificate (CBna) and that of the old certificate (CBva). The CQOP calculator lets you estimate the amount by entering the current and desired configuration.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-5e842af\">\n<svg focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-icona-71ff866\">\n      <defs>\n        <pattern id=\"mattoniCosto\" width=\"72\" height=\"36\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\">\n          <rect x=\"0\" y=\"2\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n          <rect x=\"36\" y=\"2\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n          <rect x=\"18\" y=\"20\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n          <rect x=\"-18\" y=\"20\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n          <rect x=\"54\" y=\"20\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n        <\/pattern>\n      <\/defs>\n      <rect width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" fill=\"url(#mattoniCosto)\"><\/rect>\n    <\/svg>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-7a21026\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-fdf2530\">Start the procedure to obtain SOA Certification now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-e563d31\">\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-5eba899 cqop-v6-state-f859560\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/online-services\/fee-and-requirements-calculation\/\">Calculate certification costs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much does SOA certification cost? 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