FCRA Workflow

FCRA compliance checklist for NGOs

An interactive walk-through of every FCRA, 2010 obligation — registration, renewal, FC-3 / FC-4 filings and the documents you must keep ready for MHA scrutiny.

FCRA Registration / Prior Permission

First-time grant under Section 11 of FCRA, 2010 — for NGOs receiving foreign contributions.

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Documents

  • Certificate of incorporation / trust deed / society registration
  • Audited financials of last 3 years
  • Activity report of last 3 years
  • PAN card of organisation
  • Aadhaar / passport of all key functionaries
  • FCRA designated bank account details

FCRA live-update alerts

Subscribe to MHA / FCRA notifications — get an email the moment new public notices, FC-3 / FC-4 deadlines, or registration / renewal advisories are published.

FCRA compliance insights

Practical guidance for FCRA compliance

Readable compliance notes for NGOs and not-for-profits receiving, using and reporting foreign contribution.

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Registration

FCRA registration or prior permission?

How to assess the right starting route, prepare the organisation’s records and avoid preventable gaps in the application file.

Key takeaway: Eligibility, purpose and donor details should be tested before filing.

Annual filings

FC-4 filing: records to reconcile before submission

A practical review of receipts, utilisation, designated accounts, assets and programme records that feed the annual return.

Key takeaway: Reconcile bank, books and utilisation project by project before the deadline.

Renewal & controls

The FCRA renewal workflow for a five-year cycle

A forward-looking checklist for renewal dates, governing documents, audits, key functionaries and account controls.

Key takeaway: Begin the renewal file well before the registration expiry window.