CQC and Ofsted registration costs, listed in full
With Cura Compliance, the CQC registration cost for a full package is between £1,495 and £1,995 in 2026, depending on the service type. Ofsted registration runs from £2,395 for supported accommodation to £2,995 for a children's home, and Care Inspectorate Scotland registration starts at £1,295. Single documents start at £95. Every price on this page is the price you pay, with no quote required.
Or pay in full and take 10% off.
Your CQC registration cost: our fee and the regulator's fee
The regulator's own charge is separate from the consultant fee. Most new providers only plan for one of them.
The consultant fee
A one-off fee for your registration package, listed in full on this page. It covers your application documents, your forms, interview preparation and support until the regulator decides.
The regulator's fee
CQC does not charge an application fee to register. It charges an annual regulatory fee once you are registered, calculated from your service type and size. Ofsted and the Care Inspectorate have their own separate fee scales.
Check the current figure on the regulator's own fees page before you budget. Ofsted and the Care Inspectorate expect their fee to be paid before registration is granted, and paying it is the provider's responsibility.
CQC registration cost by service type
Each package covers the provider application, the registered manager application, your full document pack, a two-hour mock interview and support with CQC queries until the outcome.
Domiciliary careCQC registration
Personal care for people in their own homes.
Supported livingCQC registration
Personal care for people living in their own tenancies.
Care homeResidential or nursing
Care homes with or without nursing care.
Clinic or GP practiceCQC registration
Private GP, doctor-led and nurse-led clinics.
Oral health servicesCQC registration
Dental practices and mobile or domiciliary dentistry.
Ambulance servicesCQC registration
Patient transport and ambulance providers.
Online healthcareCQC registration
Online GP, remote consultation and digital clinics.
Your service typeAny other CQC service
Tell us what you plan to provide and we will confirm the regulated activities and a fixed price.
If CQC rejects or returns your application before it reaches an inspector, we fix it and resubmit at no extra cost, as many times as it takes. Subject to terms and conditions.
Read more about how we work on our CQC registration support page.
Ofsted and Care Inspectorate registration prices
Children's services and Scottish services are registered by different regulators, on different frameworks, so they are priced separately.
Children's homeOfsted registration
SC1 and SC2 applications, Statement of Purpose and policy set.
Supported accommodationOfsted registration
Accommodation and support for young people aged 16 and 17.
NurseryOfsted registration
Early years providers on the Early Years Register.
Care at home and supported livingCare Inspectorate
Care at home and housing support services.
After-school clubCare Inspectorate
Daycare of children, including out-of-school care.
Care Inspectorate WalesCIW registration
We also register services in Wales. Contact us for a fixed price for your service.
More on children's services on our Ofsted registration page.
What every registration package includes
Every package is delivered in two stages. Stage 1 is the application itself. Stage 2 starts when your application is submitted and runs until the regulator makes its decision.
Some items can only come from you, such as DBS checks, your office lease and landlord consent, insurance and ICO registration. We give you a checklist for these on day one.
- Provider and registered manager applications, completed with you
- A Statement of Purpose written for your service and service user bands
- The full policy and procedure set for your service type
- A business plan with two years of monthly financial forecasts where the regulator requires one
- Service-specific extras, such as a service user guide and staff training plan
- Follow-up with the regulator, including requests and returned applications
- Additional keep-ready documents the regulator may ask for
- A registered manager interview question and answer pack
- A two-hour mock interview with written feedback
- Unlimited free resubmission until your application reaches an inspector
Two ways to pay for a registration package
Both options include the complete document pack, the two-hour mock interview and unlimited free resubmission.
One payment, lower price
Pay the whole package at the start and take 10% off the package price.
Split across the two stages
50% to begin, which releases your full application document pack, and 50% when your application is submitted, which covers regulator follow-up, requests, your keep-ready documents, interview preparation and the mock interview.
Full payment and refund terms are in our terms and conditions.
Individual documents and policy sets
If you are handling the application yourself and need only the paperwork, each document is sold on its own, which keeps your CQC registration cost down.
Doing it yourself? Compare first
Buying single documents makes sense if you only need one or two. If you need the core set for a home care application, add it up before you buy.
Full home care package: £1,495, which also covers your application forms, interview preparation, the mock interview and free resubmission.
Inspection, PIR and tender support
Fixed prices for the work that comes after registration, and for applications that have already been refused.
Remote mock inspection
A remote mock assessment against CQC's single assessment framework.
Provider Information Return
Your PIR drafted and mapped to the quality statements before you submit it.
Fast-track appeal support
For CQC applications that have been refused or rejected.
Local authority tender
A complete tender response for a local authority care contract.
How the CQC registration cost compares between consultants
Published consultant fees for a new domiciliary care registration in the UK generally sit between £1,500 and £6,000, with the higher end covering clinical services or multi-site providers.
Cura Compliance sits at the lower end of that band, and every package includes the mock interview, the policy set and unlimited free resubmission. Be cautious of any consultant who guarantees registration. No one can. The regulator decides whether you, your manager and your systems are suitable.
CQC registration cost: your questions
How much does CQC registration cost in 2026?
Does CQC charge a fee to apply for registration?
How much does Ofsted registration cost for a children's home?
Can I pay in instalments?
What is the cheapest way to register with CQC?
Why do CQC applications get rejected, and does that cost more?
Do you guarantee registration?
Do you work outside England?
The words you will meet on the way
Plain-English definitions from our glossary of CQC and Ofsted terms.
Not sure which package fits?
Tell us what you plan to provide. We will confirm the regulated activities, the right package and the price, with no obligation.