FCRA Registration Guide
                     FCRA Registration Guide
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Foreign Contribution Regulation Act Compliance & NGO Licensing
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 mandates that non-profit organizations, trusts,
societies, and Section 8 companies in India obtain an official fcra registration from the Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA) before receiving foreign contributions or donations.
Types of FCRA Approval
1. Proper FCRA Registration 2. Prior Permission (FCRA PP)
Granted to established NGOs operating for at least Ideal for newly registered NGOs or entities that do
3 years. Requires a minimum spent amount of ₹15 not fulfill the 3-year operating criteria but wish to
Lakhs on core activities in the preceding three receive a specific foreign grant from a designated
financial years. foreign donor.
Comparison: Proper FCRA vs. Prior Permission
Parameter Proper FCRA Registration Prior Permission (PP)
Eligibility Min. 3 Years Existence & ₹15L Expenditure Newly Registered / Existing Non-profit
Donor Restriction Open to Multiple Foreign Donors Restricted to One Specific Donor/Contribution
Validity Period 5 Years (Renewable) Valid for Specified Contribution Amount
Bank Account SBI Main Branch, New Delhi mandatory SBI Main Branch, New Delhi mandatory
3 Years ₹15 Lakhs SBI NDMB
Min. Track Record Needed Min. Core Activity Spend Designated Main Account
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Step-by-Step FCRA Registration Process
1 MHA Portal Registration & Form Selection
Access the online FCRA portal (FC-3A for Normal Registration / FC-3B for Prior Permission) and generate credentials.
2 Documentation & Application Drafting
Prepare financial audit reports, activity reports for 3 years, organizational chart, and key member identity proofs.
3 FCRA Account Opening at SBI New Delhi
Open the mandatory designated "FCRA Account" at the State Bank of India, Main Branch, 11 Sansad Marg, New Delhi.
4 Government Fee Payment & Submission
Submit the online application along with prescribed statutory fees through the online payment gateway.
5 Security Clearance & Grant of License
The Ministry of Home Affairs verifies documents and IB/security background checks before granting the FCRA
Certificate.
Required Documentation Checklist
Category Documents Required for Filing
NGO Incorporation Trust Deed, Society Registration Certificate, or Section 8 MoA/AoA.
Financial Records Audited Financial Statements, P&L Account, and ITR for last 3 fiscal years.
Activity Report Detailed report of charitable activities performed during the preceding 3 years.
Key Members Data PAN, Aadhaar Card, Passport details, and Affidavit of key office bearers.
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