FCRA Registration & Prior Permission (Foreign Grants)
Governed under: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 & FCRA Amendment Act, 2020
Ministry of Home Affairs statutory clearance under FCRA 2010 to receive foreign contributions and international philanthropic grants.
Why Your Organization Needs FCRA Registration & Prior Permission (Foreign Grants)
Under Indian law, receiving even ₹1 of foreign donation without MHA FCRA registration or prior permission is a non-bailable statutory offense leading to account freezing and entity cancellation.
Key Statutory & Institutional Benefits
Global Philanthropy
Receive grants from US 501(c)(3) foundations, UN agencies, and global donors.
SBI NDMB Coordination
Streamlined opening of mandatory dedicated FCRA bank account at SBI New Delhi Main Branch.
Clean MHA Track Record
Regular filing of quarterly and annual Form FC-4 returns preventing cancellation.
Prior Permission Route
Fast-track option for new NGOs receiving a specific single foreign project grant.
Certified Deliverables Handover Kit
Recommended Complementary Statutory Services
Non-profits obtaining this registration typically require these statutory credentials.
ITR-7 Return Filing for Trusts & Non-Profits
Mandatory annual Income Tax return preparation and filing for entities claiming exemption under Section 11, 12, or 10(23C).
80G Registration (Donor Tax Benefit Certificate)
Enables individual and corporate donors to claim 50% income tax deductions on contributions under Section 80G(5).
12A Registration (Income Tax Exemption)
Statutory income tax exemption certificate for trusts, societies, and Section 8 non-profit organizations under Section 12AB.
Start FCRA Registration & Prior Permission (Foreign Grants) Application
Submit your preliminary organization details to receive the statutory document checklist, application fee structure, and dedicated CA/CS counsel assignment.
Full Regulatory Scrutiny
Verification of trust deeds, bylaws, and financial audits prior to government submission.
Guaranteed Fast-Track Filing
Turnaround SLA of 60 - 90 Working Days with live WhatsApp portal updates.