Process of FCRA Registration
As part of our 'NGO Support Services' we assist to register the Non Governmental and Non Profitable organization under section 6 of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act in India.
Under Section 6 of FCRA, it is provided that any organization having a definite cultural/ social/ educational/ religious/ economic object shall only accept foreign contribution after obtaining FCRA Registration.
Associations or an organizations can receive foreign contribution even without registration with prior permission from the FCRA department. The association or the organization obtains prior permission from the FCRA department for each and every foreign contribution.
- The organization does not have permanent FCRA registration number.
- The FCRA registration number has been cancelled by the Government .
- The association is instructed by the Central Government to take prior permission under the provisions of Section 10 where power have been provided to prohibit any organization from receiving foreign funds.
- The FCRA number is suspended due to violation of the provisions and conditions specified under the FCRA.
- The organization is of political nature, not being a political party.
- Any person residing in India or any citizen of India residing outside India, receiving foreign funds on behalf of an organization of political nature.
- The organization must be duly registered for charitable purposes.
- It must agree to receive foreign contribution only through one specific bank account.
- Organization should have active existence for last three years. (Though it is recommended, it is only directory in nature)
Documents we need
Estimate Time for Completion
The estimated time for completion depends on the NGO's Documents. In major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai, it typically takes 5-8 Months. Smaller cities may require additional time, while remote areas may experience even longer processing times.