FCRA Registration & Prior Permission (Foreign Donations)
Obtain Ministry of Home Affairs approval to legally receive foreign charitable donations and international grants.
Statutory Overview & Regulatory Scope
Regulatory framework, governing bodies, and institutional compliance standards.
Under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010, any NGO, trust, or foundation wishing to accept foreign funds, international donor grants, or overseas donations must obtain FCRA Registration or FCRA Prior Permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and open a dedicated FCRA bank account at SBI Main Branch, New Delhi.
4-Step Statutory Execution Roadmap
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3-Year Activity & Spending Audit
Verifying minimum ₹15 Lakhs charitable spend over the preceding 3 financial years.
MHA Online Submission (FC-3A)
Submitting application with executive committee KYC and audited foreign spend projections.
Intelligence Bureau & MHA Scrutiny
Handling IB field inquiries and administrative verification by home ministry officers.
FCRA Certificate Issuance
Receiving registration and linking SBI Parliament Street designated account.
Scope of Deliverables & Inclusions
Complete statutory package included with our certified professional engagement.
Approved FCRA Registration Certificate (Form FC-3A)
Official Ministry of Home Affairs certificate granting 5-year foreign funding authorization.
SBI New Delhi Main Branch Account Opening Recommendation
MHA approval letter for operationalizing the mandatory designated SBI FCRA account.
FC-4 Annual Foreign Return Compliance Pack
Accounting systems configured to track foreign contribution ledgers and administrative expense caps.
Mandatory Document Checklist
Checklist required for seamless digital verification and statutory lodgement.
1FCRA Eligibility Dossier
- NGO registration charter and active Section 12A certificate
- Audited Balance Sheets, P&L, and Receipt & Payment accounts for past 3 years
- Proof of minimum ₹15 Lakhs spent on core charitable activities over past 3 years
- PAN, Aadhaar, and affidavit of all executive committee members in Form FC-1
Statutory & Compliance FAQs
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A new NGO that has not completed 3 years or spent ₹15 Lakhs can apply for 'FCRA Prior Permission' (Form FC-3B) for a specific project from an identified foreign donor.
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