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FCRA registration and returns

Registration or prior permission for foreign contribution and annual returns. Government fee (₹10,000 for one purpose in one State, ₹300 for each more) is paid at actuals.

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Overview

Typical time3–9 months (registration)
Documents5 to upload
DeliveredOnline · client portal
Reviewed bySenior expert

Registration or prior permission for foreign contribution and annual returns. Government fee (₹10,000 for one purpose in one State, ₹300 for each more) is paid at actuals.

What's included

  • Eligibility check (3 years of activity and expenditure)
  • FCRA registration or prior permission (FC-3A / 3B)
  • FCRA account at SBI, New Delhi main branch
  • Annual return FC-4 by 31 December

Information we need

You fill this in at checkout after signing in. Fields marked * are mandatory. Ordering for a client of yours? Enter their details – the invoice can go to you or directly to them.

Entity KYC

  • Type of entity *
  • Legal name (or proposed name) *
  • Trade / brand name optional
  • PAN of the entity optional
  • GSTIN optional
  • CIN / LLPIN / registration no. optional
  • Date of incorporation / birth optional
  • Registered / business address optional
  • City optional
  • State *
  • PIN code optional
  • Email *
  • Mobile *

For FCRA registration and returns

  • Service *FCRA registration · Prior permission · FC-4 annual return · Renewal
  • Years of activity optional
  • Expenditure on activities in last 3 years (₹) optional

Documents usually needed

Upload these in the client portal after ordering – scans or clear phone photos are fine.

  • Registration certificate, deed or MoA
  • Audited accounts for the last 3 years
  • Activity reports
  • Key functionaries' details and declarations
  • Bank details

As per law

Law and sections

  • Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (as amended in 2020) – sections 11 and 12
  • Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011

Who must comply

  • Associations with a definite cultural, economic, educational, religious or social programme wanting foreign donations
  • Usually 3 years of existence and minimum spending on activities

Time limits

  • Foreign contribution to be received only in the FCRA account at SBI, New Delhi Main Branch
  • Annual return in FC-4 by 31 December

If it is missed

  • Registration can be suspended or cancelled; foreign money received without registration can be confiscated

General information based on the law as at October 2026. Rules and due dates change, so we confirm the current position before starting your work.

How it works

  1. Add to cartAdd this and any other services you need.
  2. Sign in or create your accountContinue with Google, or register with email – mobile and email are verified once.
  3. Entity KYC & service detailsFor your business or a client of yours. Choose who gets the GST invoice.
  4. Pay securelyBank transfer or UPI – the invoice is emailed instantly.
  5. Upload documents & trackUpload the checklist in the client portal; an expert starts and you see every step.
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