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FCRA Registration in India

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 is a crucial law in India that regulates the acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions or donations by NGOs, trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies. If your organization plans to receive funds from foreign sources, obtaining FCRA Registration from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is mandatory.

At [Your Firm Name], we offer expert assistance for FCRA Registration, ensuring your organization complies with all regulatory requirements and can legally receive foreign donations for charitable or social activities.

Types of FCRA Registration

  1. FCRA Prior Permission: For newly established organizations that have a specific donation from a foreign source.

  2. FCRA Permanent Registration: For NGOs with a proven track record of at least 3 years in social work and a minimum spending of ₹10 lakh on their activities (excluding administrative expenses).

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant must be a registered NGO, trust, society, or Section 8 company.

  • The organization should not be a political party or affiliated with political activities.

  • Must have a clean financial and legal record.

  • For permanent registration: Minimum 3 years of active operations and substantial charitable activities.

Documents Required

  • NGO’s Registration Certificate (Trust/Society/Section 8)

  • MOA / Trust Deed

  • PAN card of the NGO

  • Financial statements of the past 3 years (audited)

  • Activity report and details of projects undertaken

  • Details of key members and governing body

  • Commitment letter from the foreign donor (for prior permission)

Our FCRA Services Include

✔️ Eligibility check & document preparation
✔️ Filing the online FCRA application
✔️ Coordination with MHA for approvals