FCRA Registration

The Act ensures that foreign funds:

·         Do not affect national interest

·         Are used only for permitted charitable purposes

·         Are transparent and accountable

1. Organization Registration Documents

Registration Certificate
Trust Deed (Trust)
Certificate of Registration (Society)
Certificate of Incorporation (Section 8 Company)
Memorandum of Association (MOA) / Trust Deed
Rules & Regulations (for Society) 
2. Activity & Financial Documents (Last 3 Years)

Activity Report for the last 3 financial years
Audited Financial Statements for the last 3 years:
Balance Sheet
Income & Expenditure Account
Receipt & Payment Account
Proof of minimum ₹15 lakh expenditure on core activities (excluding admin expenses)
3. Bank Account Documents   

FCRA Bank Account details
Account must be opened with SBI, New Delhi Main Branch (FCRA Account)
Cancelled cheque or bank confirmation letter
4. Office Bearers / Directors / Trustees Details

For all key persons:

Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
PAN Card
Passport (if available)
Photograph
Residential address proof
5. Statutory Declarations & Affidavits

Declaration by Chief Functionary
Self-certification that organization is not involved in prohibited activities
Affidavit confirming compliance with FCRA provisions
6. Other Mandatory Documents

Darpan ID (NGO Darpan Portal Registration)
PAN of the Organization
Email ID & Mobile Number (linked with Aadhaar)
Digital Signature (DSC) of Chief Functionary

Step 1: Organization Registration

Register as a Trust / Society / Section 8 Company in India.

Step 2: Open FCRA Bank Account

·         Open FCRA account at SBI, New Delhi Main Branch

·         No other bank allowed for receiving foreign funds

Step 3: Online Application

·         Apply online at the FCRA portal of MHA

·         Fill Form FC-3A (Registration) or FC-3B (Prior Permission)

Step 4: Upload Documents

·         Registration certificate

·         MOA / Trust deed  

·         Activity reports (3 years)

·         Audited financial statements

·         Bank account details

·         Aadhaar of office bearers

Step 5: Government Verification

·         Background check of organization and office bearers

·         Field inquiry (if required)

Step 6: Approval / Rejection

·         Processing time: 3–6 months (approx.)

·         Certificate issued electronically

FCRA Registration valid for· 5 years

Renewal application to be filed· 6 months before expiry

Form used:· FC-3C

 

           Aspect                                           Details
            Law                                      FCRA Act, 2010
         Authority                                  Ministry of Home Affairs
          Validity                                      5  years
            Bank                                     SBI, New Delhi Main Branch
          Who needs it                          NGOs receiving foreign funds
           Forms                                     FC-3A / FC-3B / FC-3C