CSR Registration

CSR stands for Corporate Social Responsibility. In India, under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, certain companies are required to spend a part of their profits on social welfare activities (like education, healthcare, environment, poverty alleviation).

CSR Registration refers to the process of registering a company or organization to contribute or implement CSR activities, either directly or via a registered implementing agency.

Key points:

·         Companies meeting certain criteria (net worth, turnover, or net profit) must spend at least 2% of their average net profit of the last 3 years on CSR activities.

·         CSR Registration ensures a company’s CSR activities are tracked, reported, and compliant with government guidelines.

·         Organizations that want to receive CSR funding from companies also need registration with the government.

Propus is a portal or platform related to CSR registration and reporting. In India, it is often used to:

·         Register companies for CSR activities

·         Register implementing agencies (NGOs, trusts, societies, etc.) that want to receive CSR funds

·         Submit CSR reports and compliance documents

It acts as a centralized system for monitoring and managing CSR contributions and projects.

Note: The exact portal name may vary slightly depending on state-level CSR portals, but “Propus” is a common name for the CSR management software used by some government departments.

A. For Companies

If a company wants to register its CSR activities, typically these documents are required:

1.   Company PAN

2.   Company CIN (Corporate Identification Number)

3.   Board-approved CSR Policy – outlining areas of focus and strategy

4.   Details of Directors – DIN, contact info

5.   Company’s financial statements – for last 3 years

6.   Bank account details – for CSR fund transfers (if applicable)

B. For Implementing Agencies (NGOs / Trusts / Societies)

If an NGO or trust wants to register to receive CSR funds:

1.   Registration certificate of the NGO / Trust / Society

2.   PAN of the organization

3.   Aadhaar/ID of the authorized signatory

4.   Bank account details of the organization

5.   Annual reports or proof of past social projects (if available)

6.   Memorandum of Association / Trust Deed / Bye-laws

Step 1: Prepare Documents

·         Collect all the necessary documents mentioned above

·         Ensure CSR policy (for companies) or NGO track record (for NGOs) is ready

Step 2: Visit CSR Portal

·         Go to the government CSR portal (e.g., Propus)

·         Choose the appropriate option:

o    Company Registration

o    NGO / Implementing Agency Registration

Step 3: Fill Registration Form

·         Enter required details:

o    Company / NGO info

o    Board / authorized signatory details

o    Contact info and bank details

·         Upload all supporting documents in the portal

Step 4: Submit and Verification

·         Submit the registration form

·         Portal/admin may verify documents and approve registration

·         After approval, you will receive a registration number / certificate

Step 5: Post-registration

·         Companies: Report CSR spend and project details annually on the portal

·         NGOs: Receive CSR funds from companies for approved projects

  Legal compliance with Companies Act 2013

  Access to funding from companies for NGOs

  Transparency in CSR spending

  Government-approved recognition of social impact activities