FCRA Registration & Foreign Contribution Advisory
Legally accept foreign grants and international donations for your charitable work. We manage FCRA registration, prior permission applications, and SBI NDMain account setup.
Scope
What's included
- FCRA Registration under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (Form FC-3A)
- FCRA Prior Permission for specific project grants (Form FC-3B)
- Assistance in opening mandatory FCRA Bank Account at SBI Main Branch, New Delhi (NDMain)
- Annual FCRA Return filing (Form FC-4) and quarterly receipts reporting
- Audit preparation for FCRA foreign contribution logs and statutory registers
- FCRA renewal applications (Form FC-3C)
How it works
Our process
- 1
Track Record Audit
We verify that your NPO meets FCRA eligibility criteria (3 years of active operations and spending threshold).
- 2
Document Compilation
We assemble audited accounts, activity reports, commitment letters, and trustee affidavits.
- 3
MHA Portal Submission
We file the application on the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) FCRA online portal.
- 4
Account Setup & Compliance
We assist in setting up the designated SBI NDMain account and configure your foreign contribution register.
Be prepared
Documents you'll need
Scanned copies or clear photos are fine. We'll confirm the exact list for your case in the first call.
- Registration Certificate, Trust Deed/MoA, 12A registration certificate
- Audited financial statements and ITR-7 acknowledgments for the preceding 3 financial years
- Detailed project report and foreign grant commitment letter (for Prior Permission)
- PAN and Aadhaar details of all key functionaries and executive committee members
- FCRA account details / SBI NDMain opening application proofs
FAQs
Common questions
What is the difference between FCRA Registration and Prior Permission?
FCRA Registration allows eligible NPOs (operational for 3+ years) to receive foreign contributions from multiple sources continuously. FCRA Prior Permission is for newer NPOs seeking to receive a specific foreign grant from a designated donor for a specific project.
Is an SBI New Delhi Main Branch (NDMain) account mandatory for FCRA?
Yes. Under FCRA amendments, all foreign contributions must initially be received into a designated FCRA account at State Bank of India, Main Branch, New Delhi. Funds can then be transferred to a local secondary bank account.
What happens if FCRA annual returns are not filed?
Non-filing or late filing of Form FC-4 leads to severe penalties, suspension, or cancellation of your FCRA license. We maintain strict compliance schedules for all foreign contribution filings.
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NPO Financial Statements
Maintain impeccable transparency and donor trust. We prepare tailored NPO Balance Sheets, Income & Expenditure Statements, and Cash Receipts & Payments reports.
ITR-7 Tax Filing
Fulfill annual tax compliance and protect your tax-exempt status. We handle accurate ITR-7 filing, Audit Report Form 10B/10BB, and Section 11 accumulation planning.
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