FCRA Registration & Prior Permission
Foreign contribution registration, renewal and prior permission
- 1AssessEligibility and route decided.
- 2ApplyApplication to MHA filed.
- 3ComplyAccount, books and returns maintained.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About FCRA Registration & Prior Permission
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
An NGO needs FCRA registration or prior permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs to receive foreign contributions. Registration requires at least three years of existence and ₹15 lakh spent on core activities in the last three years; newer NGOs can seek prior permission for a specific grant from a specific donor. All foreign contributions must first be received in the designated FCRA account at SBI, New Delhi Main Branch. Registration is valid for five years.
FCRA compliance is strict: administrative expenses are capped at 20% of foreign contributions, sub-granting to other NGOs is prohibited, office bearers must provide Aadhaar, and changes in key details must be reported. The FCRA (Amendment) Rules, 2026, effective 22 June 2026, added further reporting obligations that we build into your calendar.
We prepare the registration or prior-permission application, open and link the FCRA account, set up separate books, and handle renewals well before expiry.
| Registration eligibility | 3 years' existence; ₹15 lakh spent in 3 years |
|---|---|
| New NGOs | Prior permission for a specific grant |
| Receiving account | FCRA account, SBI New Delhi Main Branch |
| Admin expense cap | 20% of foreign contribution |
| Validity | 5 years; renew before expiry |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- NGOs with foreign donors or grants
- NGOs renewing FCRA
- NGOs with compliance gaps under FCRA
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Eligibility review
- Registration or prior permission application
- FCRA account and books setup
- Renewal
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Eligibility and route decided.
Application to MHA filed.
Account, books and returns maintained.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
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