FCRA Registration For Societies

Below, we discuss about the FCRA Registration certificate for Registered Society.

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FCRA Registration Certificate

₹22,500

₹30000 (25% OFF)

FCRA Prior Permission

₹17,600

₹22000 (20% OFF)

Audited Financial Statements

₹12,000

₹20000 (40% OFF)

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About FCRA Registration Plan for Societies

This plan is for Registered Societies. Our services include preparing the FCRA registration application and filing the FC-3 (A) form.

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Service included for FCRA Registration for Societies

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  • tick Application Preparation
  • tick Filing of application
  • tick Application tracking and follow-ups
  • tick Receipt of FCRA Registration certificate
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Who can obtain FCRA registration?

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Trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882.

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Societies registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860.

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Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.

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FCRA registration process for Societies through Chartered ONE

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Step 1: Choose your plan based on your requirements.

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Step 2: Consult our FCRA expert for guidance.

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Step 3: Make the payment and upload the required documents.

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Step 4: Chartered ONE FCRA expert prepares your application for submission.

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Step 5: You will receive your FCRA Registration certificate once the Central Government approves it in 4-6 months.

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Document required for FCRA Registration for a Registered Societies

The following documents will be required to obtain an FCRA License for Societies

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Memorandum of Association.

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Audited Statement of Accounts for last 3 years.

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Activity Report for the last 3 years

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NGO Darpan ID from NITI Aayog

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Aadhar ID of all office bearers


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Conclusion

FCRA registration is mandatory for all Registered Societies in India if they want to receive foreign donations. If you’re a registered Society, Charitable Trust, or Section 8 Company and seeking foreign donations, you must register under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). This registration will allow you to receive funds from foreign sources directly into your FCRA account. Apply for FCRA Registration today!

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FAQ's on FCRA Registration For Societies

Here are some common questions we receive from our customers. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

1. Who cannot receive foreign contribution?

As defined in Section 3(1) of FCRA, 2010, the following are prohibited to receive foreign contribution:

  1. Candidate for election
  2. Correspondent, columnist, cartoonist, editor, owner, printer or publisher of a registered newspaper
  3. Judge, Government servant or employee of any corporation or any other body controlled or owned by the Government
  4. Member of any legislature
  5. A political party or office bearer thereof
  6. Organization of a political nature as may be specified under sub-section (1) of Section 5 by the Central Government.
  7. Association or company engaged in the production or broadcast of audio news or
  8. Audio-visual news or current affairs programmes through any electronic mode, or any other electronic form
  9. Correspondent or columnist, cartoonist, editor, or owner of the association or company.
  10. Individuals or associations who have been prohibited from receiving foreign contribution
2. Can foreign contributions be invested in Mutual Funds or other speculative investments?

No. Speculative activities have been defined in Rule 4 of FCRR, 2011 as under:-

  • Any activity or investment that has an element of risk of appreciation or depreciation of the original investment, linked to market forces, including investment in mutual funds or shares.
  • Participation in any scheme that promises high returns like investment in chits or land or similar assets not directly linked to the declared aims and objectives of the organization or association.

Every association shall maintain a separate register of investments. Every such register of investments maintained under sub-rule (3) shall be submitted for audit.

3. What is the amount of fee for grant of FCRA registration and renewal for Societies?
For FCRA registration the society is required to pay a fee of Rs. 5,000/- and for renewal, the fee is Rs 1500/-
4. Is it mandatory to submit annual returns online for Societies? What is the procedure, and what is the last date for filing?
Yes. Annual returns are to be filed online for all NGOs.  The FCRA Wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs shall accept no hard copy of the returns.  The Annual return is to be submitted online in prescribed Form FC-4, duly accompanied by a balance sheet and statement of receipt and payment, certified by a Chartered Accountant. Submission of a ‘NIL’ return, even if there is no receipt or utilization of foreign contribution during the year, is also mandatory. However, in such cases, a certificate from a Chartered Accountant and an audited statement of accounts is not required to be uploaded.
5. Whether a Registered Society needs to open an exclusive FC account before submission of an application for FCRA registration?
Yes. Since the FC account through which foreign contribution is proposed to be received and utilised is to be mentioned in the application seeking registration or prior permission, as the case may be, the association should open such an exclusive FC account with a Bank. This A/c number would be mentioned in the letter granting registration or prior permission to the association.
6. What is minimum balance requirements in FC Accounts?
There is no such requirement under FCRA, 2010
8. What is the form of Audited Statements which are to be uploaded with the FC3 Form?
An Audit statement of accounts for the past three years (Assets and Liabilities, Receipt and Payment, Income and Expenditure) reflecting expenditure incurred on aims and objects of the society and on administrative, duly signed by the Chartered Accountant with his membership number.
9. Whether the certificate of registration is to be renewed for Societies? What's the process of renewal?
Yes. As per Section 16 of FCRA, 2010 every person who has been granted a certificate of registration under Section 12 thereof shall have such certificate renewed within six months before the expiry of the period of the certificate. Associations that desire to renew their registration certificate may apply online in Form FC-3C six months before the expiry of their existing registration.
10. Can the Government cancel the certificate of registration granted to a registered society under FCRA?

Yes. Central Government may cancel the certificate as per the provisions of section 14 of the FCRA, 2010.

NOTE – Any person whose certificate has been cancelled under this section shall not be eligible for registration or grant of prior permission for three years from the date of cancellation of such certificate.

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