FCRA - Registration & Compliance

FCRA Registration:

• Assistance with preparing and filing applications for fresh FCRA registration (Form FC-3A) for eligible organizations (Societies, Trusts, Section 8 Companies).

• Guidance on eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and ensuring compliance with the FCRA Act and Rules.

• Liaison with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for application processing.

FCRA Prior Permission:

• Support in obtaining prior permission (Form FC-3B) for specific projects or receipt of foreign contributions by organizations not having general FCRA registration.

• Advising on the specific conditions and requirements for prior permission.

FCRA Renewal:

• Timely preparation and filing of applications for renewal of FCRA registration (Form FC-3C) to ensure continuity of foreign funding.

• Assisting with compliance checks to ensure all renewal conditions are met.

FCRA Annual Returns:

• Preparation and filing of mandatory annual returns (Form FC-4) detailing the foreign contributions received and utilized, along with audited financial statements.

• Ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to the prescribed format and deadlines.

FCRA Compliance & Advisory:

• Ongoing Compliance: Advising organizations on day-to-day compliance with FCRA provisions, including proper accounting, utilization, and reporting of foreign funds.

• Bank Account Management: Guidance on opening and operating the designated FCRA bank account as per Section 17(1) of the FCRA.

• Utilization of Funds: Advisory on permissible and non-permissible uses of foreign contributions, including administrative expenses limits.

• Changes in Governing Body/Details: Assisting with intimating changes in name, address, nature of objects, or key members of the association (Forms FC-6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E).

• FCRA Audits: Assisting with internal audits to ensure FCRA compliance and preparing for statutory audits.

• Opinion & Clarifications: Providing legal and regulatory opinions on specific FCRA-related matters.