How much does registration cost? There are three areas of cost associated with registering a project: Project development costs – Resources necessary for a developer to pay internal staff and (if applicable) external contractors to design the project and create the necessary documentation. These costs should be estimated by the project developer. Plan Vivo Foundation costs – Fees associated with the review process that are directly payable to the Plan Vivo Foundation. These can be found on our costs and fees webpage. External auditor costs – Fees associated with paying a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) or Independent Expert (IE) to validate the project (depending on whether a project is macroscale or microscale). For VVBs, this can typically range between $15,000 and $25,000 depending on VVB, project size and location. IE fees are more varied but typically lower than a VVB. After registration, a project should consider the ongoing fees associated with project coordination, PVC issuance and verification events. More information is provided in the Procedures Manual and costs and fees webpage. Manage Cookie Preferences