FCRA(Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) Registration

Benefits of FCRA registrations

FCRA registration will help the charitable NGO for legally receiving contribution from abroad.

Eligibility Criteria

There are two type of registration

• Normal Registration
• Prior permission Registration

Normal Registration:

• The applicant must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 or registered as Section 8 Company as per the Companies Act, 2013 or any such Act as may be required.
• Must spend a minimum Rs.15L in the last three years towards achieving its objects.
• Must made reasonable contribution for the benefits of the society.
• The financials must be audited by a practicing charted accountants.
• If newly registered entity required approval than they should mention the specific activity and source of the fund should be mentioned in the application.Prior Permission Registration

Prior Permission Registration

• This is suitable for newly registered organisations.
• The applicant must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 or registered as Section 8 Company as per the Companies Act, 2013 or any such Act as may be required.
• Submit a specific commitment letter from donor.