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FCRA Registration

Receive foreign funding lawfully, with the Ministry's approval on file.

FCRA Registration is the approval granted under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, allowing your NGO, Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company to legally receive donations, grants, or contributions from foreign sources. Without it, accepting even a single foreign remittance — from an overseas donor, foundation, or international agency — is a punishable offence.

Done right, it opens the door to global grants, international CSR, and cross-border partnerships, all routed through a single designated bank account that keeps every rupee traceable. Done late or done wrong, it can mean frozen accounts, cancelled registration, or a multi-year ban on receiving foreign contributions — which is why most NGOs bring in a specialist rather than filing FC-3A or FC-3B alone.

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FCRA · Ministry of Home Affairs Registered
FCRA Registration Certificate
Authorised to receive foreign contributions
FCRA 0231XXXXXX Sample registration number for reference
Registration TypeRegular
Designated BankSBI, New Delhi
Validity5 Years
Filed ByHisho & Kanri
The Journey

From an unregistered NGO to a live FCRA account

A quick look at how your organisation moves from paperwork to a Ministry-approved, foreign-contribution-ready bank account.

Your NGO

Registered entity with a Darpan ID and 3-year track record

FC-3A / FC-3B Filing

Online application submitted on the FCRA portal

MHA Scrutiny

Documents, finances & background verified by the Ministry

Certificate Issued

Unique FCRA registration number is generated

Foreign Funds Flow In

Contributions received via the designated SBI account

Registration Routes

Which FCRA route fits your organisation?

The Ministry of Home Affairs offers a few distinct approval routes depending on your NGO's age, track record, and how the foreign funding is structured.

Regular Registration

For NGOs at least three years old with a consistent spend on core activities — grants an open-ended FCRA number, renewable every five years.

Most Common

Prior Permission (PP)

For newer or project-specific NGOs receiving a defined amount from a specific foreign donor for a specific activity.

Renewal of Registration

Filed before expiry of an existing five-year certificate to keep foreign-contribution eligibility uninterrupted.

Change / Modification

For updating governing-body members, bank details, name, address, or objectives already on record with the Ministry.

FCRA Bank Account Setup

Mandatory designated account at the SBI New Delhi Main Branch, plus an optional utilisation account at a bank of your choice.

Not Eligible

Political parties, government-controlled bodies, and entities with unspent compliance defaults are barred from FCRA registration.

The Process

From application to certificate, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between filing your FCRA application and legally receiving your first foreign contribution.

1

Eligibility & Route Assessment

We check your NGO's age, spending history, and Darpan ID status to determine whether Regular Registration or Prior Permission applies.

2

Darpan ID Verification

Your NGO-Darpan Unique ID is confirmed and linked, since it's now a mandatory prerequisite for every FCRA application.

3

DSC of Chief Functionary

A Digital Signature Certificate is arranged for the chief functionary, required to sign and submit the FCRA application online.

4

Document Compilation

Registration certificate, financial statements, activity reports, and governing-body details are organised to FCRA-portal specifications.

5

FC-3A / FC-3B Filing

The appropriate form is filed online on the FCRA portal along with the applicable government fee.

6

Ministry Scrutiny

The Ministry of Home Affairs reviews the application, financial track record, and may seek field-level verification or clarification.

7

Certificate Issued

On approval, a unique FCRA registration number and certificate are issued, confirming your organisation's eligibility.

8

FCRA Bank Account Activation

We assist with opening your designated SBI account, the final step before you can start receiving foreign contributions.

Eligibility

Who can apply for FCRA registration?

The Ministry looks for a genuine, well-documented track record before allowing foreign funds into an organisation. Here's the baseline criteria for Regular Registration.

Minimum Three Years' Existence

The NGO must be registered and operational for at least three years before applying for Regular Registration.

Reasonable Spend on Core Activities

A prescribed minimum spend on core charitable objectives over the preceding three financial years, excluding administrative expenses.

Valid NGO-Darpan ID

A Unique ID from the NGO-Darpan portal is mandatory before an FCRA application can be submitted.

Clean Compliance History

No pending prosecution, cancellation, or adverse findings against the organisation or its key functionaries.

Audited Financial Statements

Properly audited accounts for the last three years, reflecting genuine not-for-profit activity.

Non-Political, Non-Communal Objectives

The organisation's stated purpose must be secular and not aligned with political activity or communal agendas.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up Ministry scrutiny of your FCRA application.

Registration Certificate

Trust deed, society, or Section 8 incorporation certificate

NGO-Darpan ID

Mandatory Unique ID from the NITI Aayog portal

Organisation PAN

PAN card issued in the NGO's registered name

Audited Financials

Last three years' balance sheets & income statements

Activity Reports

Detailed programme reports for the last three years

Governing Body Details

Names, addresses & ID proofs of all key functionaries

Digital Signature Certificate

DSC of the chief functionary, for online filing

Bank Account Proof

Details of the proposed designated FCRA bank account

Why It's Worth It

What FCRA registration actually unlocks

Beyond legal compliance, an FCRA number changes which donors, foundations, and international partners can fund your work — and how confidently they'll do it.

Access to Global Donors

Legally accept grants from foreign foundations & agencies

Legal Protection

Avoids penalties, seizure, or prosecution under FCRA law

International Credibility

A Ministry-verified status foreign funders check by default

Multi-Year Fundraising

A five-year registration supports longer-term donor relationships

Traceable Fund Flow

A single designated account keeps every contribution auditable

Transparent Reporting

Structured annual returns build long-term donor trust

Cross-Border Partnerships

Easier collaboration with international NGOs & UN bodies

Scale With Confidence

Broader, more diversified funding base for larger programmes

After Registration

Staying compliant, year after year

An FCRA certificate is the start, not the finish — here's what keeps your registration active and your foreign-funding channel open.

Annual FC-4 Return

Yearly return of foreign contributions received and utilised, filed by the statutory due date.

Designated Account Discipline

All foreign contributions routed only through the designated SBI account, with no other bank receiving foreign funds.

Separate Books of Accounts

Foreign contribution funds accounted for separately from domestic income and donations.

Timely Renewal

Renewal application filed at least six months before the five-year certificate expires.

Change Reporting

Any change in name, address, objectives, or key functionaries reported to the Ministry within the prescribed timeline.

Utilisation Certificates

Project-wise utilisation reports maintained and made available for Ministry inspection when required.

Why Hisho & Kanri

FCRA filings handled by people who do this daily

We've guided NGOs through Ministry scrutiny enough times to know exactly where applications get delayed or rejected — and how to avoid it the first time.

FCRA Compliance Specialists

A team that works exclusively with foreign-contribution filings, renewals & audits.

Fast, Accurate Filing

Applications built right the first time, reducing Ministry back-and-forth.

Affordable Pricing

Transparent packages built for non-profit budgets, with no hidden charges.

Transparent Process

You see every document submitted and every status update, not just the final certificate.

Dedicated Support

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

Secure Documentation

Your organisation's identity and financial documents handled with strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about FCRA Registration

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

It's approval granted under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, that lets an NGO legally receive donations or grants from foreign sources.

Regular Registration suits established NGOs and covers ongoing funding from any foreign source, while Prior Permission is a one-time approval tied to a specific donor and project.

Yes, a valid NGO-Darpan Unique ID is a mandatory prerequisite before the FCRA application can be filed on the Ministry's portal.

The Ministry typically takes around 90 days to process a complete application, though scrutiny can extend the timeline in individual cases.

A designated FCRA account at the State Bank of India's New Delhi Main Branch is mandatory; an additional utilisation account at another bank is optional.

Regular Registration is valid for five years and must be renewed before expiry to keep receiving foreign contributions without interruption.

Registration certificate, Darpan ID, PAN, three years of audited financials and activity reports, and governing-body details — see the Documents section above.

Yes, through the Prior Permission route, which doesn't require the three-year track record needed for Regular Registration.

Non-compliance can lead to suspension or cancellation of registration, freezing of the FCRA account, and penalties on the organisation.

Because we handle FCRA filings daily, keep you informed at every scrutiny stage, and stay on for annual return compliance long after your certificate is issued.