FCRA Registration
FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) Registration is a mandatory approval for NGOs, Trusts, Societies, and Section 8 Companies that wish to receive foreign donations or contributions legally in India. It enables eligible organizations to accept foreign grants, funds, and donations while ensuring compliance with government regulations.
At IndianSalahkar, we provide end-to-end FCRA Registration services across India. Our team assists with document preparation, application filing, compliance support, and approval guidance, making the entire process simple and hassle-free.
Benefits of FCRA Registration
- Legally receive foreign donations and grants
- Improve access to international funding opportunities
- Build credibility with foreign donors and funding agencies
- Ensure compliance with FCRA regulations
- Avoid legal issues and penalties
- Enhance the reputation of the organization
- Support long-term growth and social initiatives
Who Needs FCRA Registration?
- NGOs
- Charitable Trusts
- Societies
- Section 8 Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Religious Organizations
- Social Welfare Organizations
Time Required
The FCRA Registration process generally takes 3 to 6 months, subject to document verification and approval by the concerned ministry.
Why Choose IndianSalahkar?
- Experienced compliance professionals
- Complete documentation assistance
- End-to-end application support
- Transparent and affordable pricing
- Timely updates throughout the process
- Reliable service across India
Get your FCRA Registration completed with IndianSalahkar and receive professional guidance for legally accepting foreign contributions while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Documents required
- PAN Card of NGO
- Self Certified copy registration certificate / trust deed etc
- Self Certified copy of MOA/AOA/Deed showing main objects of association
- Scanned Signature file
- Activity report of last three years
- Last 3 years Audited Accounts
- Details about current as well as past management of trust / NGO
- Annual Report of NGO
- A true copy of board resolution
- Copy of certificates issued by Income tax authority under 80G and 12A
- Duly signed approval/commitment letter from the foreign contributor
How we get it done
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Frequently asked questions
What is the eligibility criteria for FCRA Registration ?
The applicant must be a non-profit organization registered and operating under any of the following statutes:
- Under Indian Trusts Act, 1882 as registered Trusts or
- Under Societies Registration Act, 1860 as registered Society or
- Under Companies Act, 2013 as a Section 8 Company etc.
Along with the organizational registration, following pre-conditions are also required to be satisfied by the applicant to receive foreign contribution:
- The applicant institutions must have been set up with charitable objective of serving the society in any manner like promotion of health, education, art, cultural, religious, sports etc.
- The organization must not have been prohibited as per Section 3 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
- FCRA Registration is granted after proper assessment of application by the authorities.
What is the process of FCRA Registration ?
The process of FCRA Registration is quite straightforward. This registration is done through filing an online application on Form FC-3. Scanned copies of all the relevant documents and information are required to be uploaded at the time of filling this form. However, there is a prerequisite to this registration. To register under FCRA, the NGO must have a DARPAN ID. For this ID, it is required to register on DARPAN portal provided the NITI AYOG.
What are the returns to be submitted after FCRA Registration ?
After Successful FCRA registration, the registered entity is required to file a return annually in prescribed Form FC –4.
After registration, the entity is required to maintain proper accounts and record of all the foreign contribution received as well as its utilization. And file a return in FC-4 online.
Certified (by CA) and Scanned copies of the following documents must be submitted with the return:
- Income and expenditure statement,
- Balance sheet
- Statement of receipt of Foreign contribution and
- Payment made by the entity.
What is the due date of filing return of FC-4 ?
FC-4 is required to be filed within 9 months of the closing of every financial year i.e. by 31st December of every year.
What is the validity of FCRA Registration ?
FCRA Registration granted by the authorities after due verification of the application is not valid for lifetime. Following is the validity period in both the cases:
For FCRA registration under normal course - In this case, the registration is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of approval. After expiry of this period, it is required to be renewed for receiving any further foreign contribution.
For Prior Permission - 5 years from the date of approval or till the date, the foreign contribution is fully utilized for which the prior permission was granted
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