FCRA Registration
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Are you planning to receive foreign donations for your NGO, trust, or society? Before you start collecting funds from overseas, you must obtain FCRA Registration under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. This approval, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), legally permits organizations to receive foreign contributions for social, educational, developmental, or religious activities.
Having an FCRA license ensures your NGO or trust is in full legal compliance. It also enhances your credibility with international donors, CSR partners, and regulatory authorities, making it easier to build long-term funding relationships.
With increasing scrutiny on foreign funding, FCRA registration is more than just a license—it is a mark of transparency, accountability, and operational legitimacy. Organizations holding an FCRA certificate are seen as reliable and trustworthy in both domestic and global spheres.
At Aarthika Globcorp Solutions, we simplify the process of obtaining your FCRA Registration. Our experts handle documentation, application filing, and compliance support to ensure a smooth and hassle-free approval.
- Registration certificate of the entity
- PAN card of the organization
- Details of governing body members (with ID proofs and contact info)
- Copy of Memorandum of Association
- Audited financial statements of the past 3 years
- Activity report of the organization for the last 3 years
- Commitment letters from foreign donors
- FCRA Bank Account details (must be in SBI, New Delhi branch as per 2020 amendment)
- Affidavit/declaration signed by chief functionary and governing member
- Photographs and KYC documents of office bearers and key functionaries
- Go to the FCRA Online Services Portal
- Register using Form FC-3A (for new registration) or Form FC-3B (for prior permission).
- Fill in all organizational, bank, and key person details.
- Upload all scanned documents and pay the government fee.
- MHA will verify the application, sometimes followed by field inspection.
- If approved, you’ll receive your FCRA Certificate, valid for 5 years.
The validity of FCRA registration is typically 5 years, with extensions granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in some cases.
Yes, it is compulsory to open a designated bank account for FCRA funds. This account must be specifically maintained for receiving foreign contributions and should be with the State Bank of India, New Delhi branch as per amended regulations.
Foreign funds can be used for administrative expenses, but there are restrictions. Generally, not more than 20% of the foreign contribution received in a year can be used for administrative expenses.
Filing of returns under FCRA is mandatory even if no foreign funds were received in the financial year. Non-filing can attract penalties.
The transfer of foreign contributions to another FCRA-registered NGO is prohibited. Each organization must utilize foreign funds received in its own designated bank account and for its own activities.
Penalties for non-compliance under FCRA include cancellation of registration, fines, confiscation of funds, and even prosecution under the FCRA Act.