Practice B · Registrations & Certifications
FCRA Registration
An NGO, trust or society must hold FCRA registration before it can legally accept donations or grants from foreign sources — without it, foreign funds cannot be received at all. We prepare the application against the organisation's three-year activity and financial track record.
At a glance
Why it matters
What FCRA Registration gets you
- Legally required to receive any foreign donation or grant
- Opens access to international foundations and CSR
- Demonstrates governance maturity to funders
Before you start
Documents you'll need
- Trust deed / society or Section 8 registration
- Three years of activity reports and audited financials
- 12A/80G registration certificate
- Details of the FCRA-designated bank account
Process
How we handle it
Consultation
A free call with a filing expert to confirm scope, eligibility and the documents you'll need.
Documentation
We send a checklist and verify every document before anything is submitted — no rejected filings from typos.
Filing
Your application is drafted and lodged with the relevant authority under your assigned expert's name.
Tracking
Live status updates as the filing moves through the registry — visible to you, not just to us.
Delivery & compliance
Certificates or documents delivered digitally, with any recurring deadlines scheduled automatically.
Questions
Frequently asked
How long does FCRA Registration take?
60-90 working days (MHA approval dependent).
What documents are required?
You'll need Trust deed / society or Section 8 registration, Three years of activity reports and audited financials, 12A/80G registration certificate, Details of the FCRA-designated bank account.
How much does it cost?
We quote a fixed fee upfront after a free consultation, since the exact cost depends on your state, entity type, and specific requirement. Government fees, where applicable, are always billed separately at cost.
Do I need to visit an office?
No — the entire process is handled remotely. Documents are collected digitally, and signatures use Aadhaar e-sign or a Digital Signature Certificate where required.
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Ready to get started with FCRA Registration?
Book a free consultation — a filing expert will confirm eligibility and next steps within one business day.