FCRA Registration

🌐 FCRA Registration – Unlock Global Support for Your Mission

If your NGO, trust, or Section 8 company in India wants to raise foreign funds, then FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) registration is essential. This registration allows your organization to legally receive donations from foreign sources for charitable, educational, social, or religious work.

✅ Why FCRA Registration Matters

Legal Compliance: Only FCRA-registered organizations can lawfully accept foreign contributions.
Funding Growth: Expands your funding sources by opening access to international donors and institutions.
Credibility: Builds trust with foreign contributors, showcasing transparency and regulatory alignment.
Operational Freedom: Enables smooth banking and usage of foreign funds.

🧩 Who Should Apply?

NGOs, charitable trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies
Organizations that have been active for at least 3 years
Entities that have spent a minimum of ₹10–15 lakh on core charitable activities in the last 3 years

📋 Documents Required

Category	Documents
Organization Proof	Registration Certificate, Trust Deed, MOA/AOA, PAN
Financial Records	Last 3 years’ audited financials, activity reports
Key Personnel	ID proofs, passport-size photos, and affidavits of governing body members
Banking	FCRA-specific SBI account details in New Delhi, last 6 months’ bank statements

🛠️ Application Process

Register on the FCRA portal (https://fcraonline.nic.in)
Register on the FCRA portal (https://fcraonline.nic.in)
Select the appropriate form:
Select the appropriate form:

Form FC-3A: For long-term registration
Form FC-3B: For prior permission (specific donor/project)

Fill in organizational details including governance, activities, and financials
Upload all supporting documents in the specified format
Pay the registration fee:

₹10,000 for permanent registration
₹5,000 for prior permission

Submit the form and track the status online
The Ministry may conduct inspections or background verification
On approval, you will receive your FCRA Registration Certificate

⏰ Validity & Renewal

FCRA registration is valid for 5 years
Renewal must be applied for 6 months before expiry
Annual return in Form FC-4 must be filed every year by December 31

📌 Post-Registration Compliance

Maintain a dedicated FCRA bank account at the designated SBI branch in New Delhi
File quarterly and annual reports regularly
Report changes in governing body, bank account, or objectives within 45 days via FC-6 forms

🚀 Need Help with FCRA Registration?

Eligibility check and documentation
Application form filing and portal submission
Liaising with the Ministry of Home Affairs
Ongoing compliance and reporting support

👉 Get in touch today to secure your FCRA registration and start receiving foreign contributions smoothly and legally.

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