Sarthak RDSM Webinar Series

Module 1

Chapter 3FCRA Registration: Importance & Process

Index

1. FCRA

2. Why FCRA Registration !

3. Type of FCRA Registration

4. Documentation & Process of Registration

1. Where to Apply !

2. Sample FCRA certificate !

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FCRA full form - Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

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Why FCRA registration –

FCRA is mandated by Min. of Home Affairs (MHA), for getting international

funding.

Organizations can receive foreign contribution/funds/donations, from any foreign

source.

It ensures foreign contributions received are not utilized for illegal purposes, or in

any anti-national activities.

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Types of FCRA registrations –

Prior Permission Registration: The Prior Permission route is ideally suited for

Societies, Trusts & Section 8 organizations, which are newly registered and

would like to receive foreign contributions. This is granted for receipt of a specific

amount from a specific donor for carrying out specific activities/projects.

Normal Registration: For those Societies, Trusts or Section 8 organization,

who have spent a minimum of Rs. 10,00,000/- in the last 3 years towards

achieving its objectives (excludeing administrative expenditure).

Documentation needed -

1. Certified True Copy of society's registration certificate.

2. Certified True Copy of Memorandum of Association.

3. Copy of certificates of exemption or registration issued by the Income Tax

Department u/s. 80G and 12A.

4. Certified True Copy of Governing Body/ Council resolution for transferring

FCRA bank account.

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5. Copy of latest FC - 3 Return (with enclosures).

6. Letter from the bank where account is opened confirming details of bank

account opened exclusively for foreign contribution.

7. List of present members of the Governing Body of the organisation and the

office bearers.

8. Copy of Power of Attorney or the resolution of Governing Body by which the

Chief Functionary is authorised to submit FC-8.

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Process of registration –

Step 1 - Link for normal registration online (Form FC 3A) -

https://fcraonline.nic.in/fc_public_login.aspx?Resp_I

Link for Online application for FCRA Prior Permission link (FC-3B) –

https://fcraonline.nic.in/FC3.aspx?Resp_Id=6

Step 2 - Create Login ID and password.

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Process of registration – (Contd.)

Step 3 - All the required documents are to be uploaded in PDF format.

Step 4 - FCRA registration is granted, the validity is for a five year period.

Note - Under recent MHA guidelines every FCRA registered organization

will have to open a main FCRA account in State Bank of India, HQ Branch,

New Delhi, to receive any international funds, after which the amount can

be transferred to any other branch account for use.

Where to apply -

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FCRA online

application

Ministry of

Home Affairs,

Govt. of India

Sample FCRA certificate -

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