Registration certificate
Trust Deed / Society / Section 8 (3+ years old)
FCRA Registration
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Foreign Funding for NGOs · Eligibility · Compliance — everything you need to know
about FCRA Registration.
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Documents Required
PAN & 12A
PAN of the NGO and 12A registration certificate
Audited financials & activity reports
last 3 years
Aadhaar + PAN
of all office bearers / key functionaries
Darpan ID
NGO Darpan / NITI Aayog
SBI New Delhi Main Branch FCRA account
details + board resolution
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Eligibility & Key Facts
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Law | Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (amended 2020) |
| Eligibility | NGO 3+ years old · ₹15 lakh spent on core activities in last 3 years |
| New NGOs | Use Prior Permission (FC-3B) for a specific donor/project |
| Mandatory bank account | FCRA account at SBI, New Delhi Main Branch (all foreign funds land here first) |
| Validity | 5 years — renew 6 months before expiry (FC-3C) |
| Admin cap / sub-granting | Admin expense ≤ 20% · sub-granting to others banned |
Important: FCRA requirements include activity-specific registration, a broader definition of key functionary, and stricter renewal rules. Confirm the current requirements before applying.
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What Goes Wrong Without It
Illegal funding
Receiving foreign donations without FCRA is illegal — fines, account freeze, prosecution.
Wrong bank account
Foreign funds received outside the SBI New Delhi FCRA account is a serious breach.
Registration cancelled
Missing FC-4, breaching the 20% cap or sub-granting can cancel registration.
Donor confidence lost
International donors require valid FCRA before releasing funds.
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