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CSR Registration

Turn your company's social responsibility into a registered, fundable program.

CSR Registration is the process of filing Form CSR-1 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to register a Section 8 company, public trust, or society as an eligible implementing agency under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 — the legal gateway that allows a non-profit entity to receive, manage, and utilize corporate CSR funds.

For companies that meet the CSR applicability thresholds, registering the right implementing structure isn't optional paperwork — it determines whether your CSR spend is even considered valid under law. Get it wrong, and funds can be treated as unspent or non-compliant. Get it right, and it becomes the backbone of a credible, auditable, long-running social impact program.

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Form CSR-1
Implementing Agency Registration
Entity TypeSection 8 Company
CSR Reg. No.CSR00042871
StatusActive
Filed ByHisho & Kanri
Structures

Which CSR implementing structure fits your program?

Companies can execute CSR directly or channel funds through a registered agency. Each route has different governance, tax, and reporting implications — here's the full lineup we help register and manage.

Section 8 Company

A dedicated non-profit company limited by guarantee, purpose-built to run CSR programs with formal governance and eligibility for 12A/80G tax status.

Most Popular

Registered Public Trust

A trust-deed based structure well suited to companies running long-standing family or corporate foundations focused on a specific cause.

Registered Society

Registered under the Societies Registration Act, ideal for community-driven, membership-based CSR projects at a regional or grassroots level.

In-House CSR Execution

Larger companies with their own CSR committee and staff can execute projects directly, without registering a separate implementing agency.

Government-Established Entity

Entities established by the Central or State Government are automatically eligible to receive CSR funds without a separate CSR-1 filing.

Collaborative CSR

Two or more companies can pool CSR budgets into a single registered agency to fund larger, shared social impact projects.

Established Track-Record Entity

Agencies with at least three years of relevant project experience can register once and be engaged repeatedly across multiple corporate donors.

FCRA-Linked Entity

Agencies that also receive foreign contributions need parallel FCRA compliance, layered on top of their core CSR-1 registration.

The Process

From CSR policy to fund utilization, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between deciding your company must comply with Section 135 and holding an active CSR Registration Number.

1

CSR Applicability Assessment

We check your net worth, turnover, and net profit against Section 135 thresholds to confirm whether CSR spending is mandatory for your company.

2

Constitute the CSR Committee

A board-level CSR Committee is formed to frame policy, recommend spend, and monitor implementation on the board's behalf.

3

Draft the CSR Policy

We help align your program with Schedule VII activities — education, healthcare, environment, livelihood, and more — before any fund is committed.

4

Select the Implementing Structure

Choosing between a Section 8 company, trust, society, or in-house execution based on your governance preference and project scale.

5

File Form CSR-1

The implementing agency's registration is filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, certified by a practicing CA, CS, or CMA, generating a unique CSR Registration Number.

6

Board Approval & Fund Allocation

The board approves the annual CSR budget — at least 2% of average net profit — and releases funds to the registered agency.

7

Project Execution & Monitoring

Programs are implemented on the ground with periodic monitoring, and an independent impact assessment where the project outlay requires one.

8

Annual CSR Reporting (Form CSR-2)

Spending, unspent amounts, and outcomes are disclosed in the board report and filed separately with the registrar via Form CSR-2.

Eligibility

Which companies must register and spend on CSR?

Section 135 applicability is triggered by crossing any one of three financial thresholds in the immediately preceding financial year.

Net Worth Threshold

Net worth of ₹500 crore or more in the immediately preceding financial year triggers CSR applicability.

Turnover Threshold

An annual turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more independently brings a company under Section 135.

Net Profit Threshold

A net profit of ₹5 crore or more in the preceding financial year also mandates CSR spending and committee formation.

Board-Constituted CSR Committee

A functioning CSR Committee that has approved a policy aligned with Schedule VII activities.

Registered Implementing Agency

A valid Form CSR-1 registration if funds are routed through a Section 8 company, trust, or society rather than executed in-house.

Clean Compliance Record

No pending regulatory defaults with the MCA or Registrar of Companies that could delay approval of the CSR-1 filing.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up your Form CSR-1 registration.

Certificate of Incorporation

Of the Section 8 company, trust, or society

PAN Card

Of the implementing entity

Trust Deed / MOA-AOA

Or society registration certificate

Governing Board Details

Trustees, directors, or members list

DSC of Signatory

Digital signature of authorised person

CSR Policy Document

Approved by the board or trustees

Registered Office Proof

Utility bill or rent agreement

Practicing Professional Certificate

CA, CS, or CMA certification for Form CSR-1

Why It's Worth It

What CSR registration actually buys you

Beyond legal compliance, a registered implementing agency changes what your social programs can access and how credible they look to donors.

Legal Recognition

A unique CSR Registration Number confirms eligibility to receive corporate funds

Access to CSR Funding

Only registered agencies can legally receive and utilize CSR contributions

Corporate Credibility

Registration signals transparent governance to prospective donor companies

Tax Benefits

Section 8 route opens the door to 12A and 80G tax exemptions

Structured Governance

Clear reporting lines for how every rupee of CSR funding is spent

Collaborative Reach

Eligible to be engaged by multiple companies for joint CSR programs

Brand & Social Visibility

A registered, well-run program builds long-term public trust

Program Sustainability

Formal registration supports funding renewal year after year

After Registration

Staying compliant, year after year

Filing Form CSR-1 is the start, not the finish — here's what keeps your implementing agency in good standing afterward.

Form CSR-2 Annual Filing

Companies file CSR-2 separately, disclosing spending, projects, and unspent amounts for the financial year.

Impact Assessment Reports

Mandatory independent impact assessment for projects above the prescribed outlay threshold.

Fund Utilization Certificates

Periodic proof of how allocated CSR funds were actually spent, shared with the donor company.

Board Report Disclosure

CSR spending, shortfall, and reasons for any unspent amount reported in the annual board report.

Unspent CSR Account Transfer

Unspent amounts for ongoing projects are moved into a designated bank account within the prescribed timeline.

CSR-1 Updates

Any change in trustees, objects, or registered office must be reflected through an updated CSR-1 filing.

Why Hisho & Kanri

CSR registration handled by people who do this daily

We've filed enough CSR-1 registrations and impact-linked compliance across India, Singapore, and Malaysia to know exactly where things usually go wrong — and how to avoid it.

Experienced Professionals

Chartered accountants and company secretaries who file CSR-1 registrations every week.

Fast Processing

Documents reviewed and filed without the back-and-forth delays.

Affordable Pricing

Transparent packages with no hidden government-fee surprises.

Transparent Process

You see every filing and status update, not just a final registration number.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through registration and beyond.

Secure Documentation

Your entity and governance documents handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about CSR registration

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It's the process of filing Form CSR-1 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs so a Section 8 company, trust, or society can legally act as an implementing agency for corporate CSR funds.

Any company crossing ₹500 crore net worth, ₹1,000 crore turnover, or ₹5 crore net profit in the preceding financial year must comply with Section 135.

Form CSR-1 is filed by any entity — Section 8 company, registered trust, or society — that wants to receive and implement CSR projects on behalf of companies.

Yes, once Form CSR-1 is approved and a CSR Registration Number is issued — there 's no separate minimum age requirement for most agencies, though donor companies may prefer a track record.

Typically around 7 working days once all documents and certifications are in order, though processing time can vary with MCA workload.

Incorporation or registration certificate, PAN, governing document, board or trustee details, and a practicing professional's certificate — see the Documents section above for the full list.

The registration itself doesn't expire, but any change in trustees, objects, or registered office must be updated through a fresh CSR-1 filing.

Form CSR-2 is an annual return filed by the company itself, reporting CSR spending, projects, and unspent amounts, in addition to disclosures in the board report.

No, only entities registered in India under Form CSR-1 are eligible — foreign organizations cannot directly receive Indian corporate CSR contributions.

Because we handle CSR-1 filings, policy drafting, and CSR-2 reporting daily across three countries, keep you informed at every stage, and stay on for compliance long after registration is done.