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FCRA Registration

Register an NGO under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010 (amended 2020). Form FC-3A on fcraonline.nic.in. SBI Main Branch New Delhi account. ₹5K fee.

Statutory basis: **Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010** (Act 42 of 2010) — Section 1 (short title), Section 2 (definitions — "foreign contribution", "foreign source", "foreign organisation"), Section 3 (prohibition of acceptance of foreign contribution), Section 6 (persons to whom foreign contribution cannot be accepted), Section 11 (no person to accept foreign contribution without registration), Section 12 (certificate of registration), Section 12A (prior permission), Section 13 (suspension of certificate), Section 14 (cancellation of certificate), Section 17 (bank account), Section 18 (utilisation of foreign contribution), Section 19 (prior permission for candidate), Section 31 (audit), Section 32 (annual return), Section 33 (intimation), Section 35 (penalty for acceptance in violation), Section 36 (penalty for contravention — imprisonment up to 5 years). **Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011** (Notification G.S.R. 264(E) dated 29 March 2011) amended by **Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2020** (Notification G.S.R. 643(E) dated 28 September 2020) — Rule 6 (registration application), Rule 7 (prior permission), Rule 9 (bank account), Rule 13 (utilisation), Rule 17 (annual return — Form FC-4). **Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020** (Act 33 of 2020) — effective 1 January 2021 — introduced mandatory SBI Main Branch New Delhi account (Section 17(1) substituted), Aadhaar of office-bearers (Rule 9AAA added), reduction of administrative overhead from 50% to 20% (Section 8 substituted), prohibition of transfer to third party (Section 7 substituted)..
Turnaround
7–14 Days
₹
Starts from
₹10,399
Money-back accuracy
Guaranteed
Total starting from
₹10,399
Professional fee (no government fee)
Professional fee₹10,399 starts with
Government fee (est.)No fee
Turnaround7–14 Days
Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.
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CONFIRMEDverified 25 Aug 2026

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CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

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Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

FCRA Registration is a key regulatory filing administered by **Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)**, Government of India — Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing). Operational portal: https://fcraonline.nic.in.. Filing is executed via - **Form FC-3A** — Application for Registration under Section 12 (revised post-2020 amendment) — mandatory electronic filing on fcraonline.nic.in. under **Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010** (Act 42 of 2010) — Section 1 (short title), Section 2 (definitions — "foreign contribution", "foreign source", "foreign organisation"), Section 3 (prohibition of acceptance of foreign contribution), Section 6 (persons to whom foreign contribution cannot be accepted), Section 11 (no person to accept foreign contribution without registration), Section 12 (certificate of registration), Section 12A (prior permission), Section 13 (suspension of certificate), Section 14 (cancellation of certificate), Section 17 (bank account), Section 18 (utilisation of foreign contribution), Section 19 (prior permission for candidate), Section 31 (audit), Section 32 (annual return), Section 33 (intimation), Section 35 (penalty for acceptance in violation), Section 36 (penalty for contravention — imprisonment up to 5 years). **Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011** (Notification G.S.R. 264(E) dated 29 March 2011) amended by **Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2020** (Notification G.S.R. 643(E) dated 28 September 2020) — Rule 6 (registration application), Rule 7 (prior permission), Rule 9 (bank account), Rule 13 (utilisation), Rule 17 (annual return — Form FC-4). **Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020** (Act 33 of 2020) — effective 1 January 2021 — introduced mandatory SBI Main Branch New Delhi account (Section 17(1) substituted), Aadhaar of office-bearers (Rule 9AAA added), reduction of administrative overhead from 50% to 20% (Section 8 substituted), prohibition of transfer to third party (Section 7 substituted).. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum
  • Valid identity & address proof of applicant
  • Active PAN & registered business premises
  • Authorized representative authorization
Maximum
  • Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
  • No pending statutory disqualifications
  • Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
Statutory floor
  • Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
  • Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
  • Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Investor-Centric AOA Drafting
If you plan to raise institutional funding, standard Articles of Association (AOA) will not suffice. Venture capitalists demand specific clauses regarding right of first refusal (ROFR), tag-along/drag-along rights, and anti-dilution provisions. Our elite corporate lawyers draft sophisticated AOAs that anticipate future funding rounds, preventing costly and time-consuming structural overhauls when you secure term sheets.
Complex Multi-Founder Structuring
Co-founder disputes are the leading cause of early-stage startup failure. We don't just register your company; we advise on optimal equity splits, director roles, and authorized capital distribution. We provide templates for Co-Founder Agreements and vesting schedules, ensuring that the foundational relationship between partners is legally documented and aligned for long-term stability.
Rapid SPICe+ Processing Engine
Time is of the essence for startups. We utilize an advanced compliance engine that preemptively validates all data entered into the SPICe+ (INC-32) form. By cross-referencing PAN databases, checking DIN eligibility, and formatting registered office proofs perfectly, we eliminate typographical errors that typically cause frustrating ROC resubmission delays, ensuring first-pass approval.
Strategic Authorized Capital Advisory
Determining your initial Authorized Share Capital is a delicate balance. Set it too low, and you'll immediately face high fees to increase it during your first seed round. Set it too high, and you pay unnecessary upfront government stamp duty. We analyze your 12-to-18-month funding roadmap to recommend the exact optimal capital structure that minimizes immediate costs while accommodating your immediate growth.
ESOP Implementation Framework
Attracting top-tier talent in the startup ecosystem often requires offering Employee Stock Ownership Plans. A Private Limited Company is the only structure that efficiently supports this. As part of our premium advisory, we structure your initial cap table to accommodate a future ESOP pool seamlessly, ensuring you are ready to incentivize your founding team.
Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit
Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.
Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee ComponentAmount (₹)Basis / Authority
Form FC-3A (Registration)₹5,000 for associations (post-2020 amended fee).
Form FC-3B (Prior Permission)₹1,000.
Form FC-3C (Renewal)₹5,000.
Form FC-4 (Annual Return)Nil — free filing.
Form FC-6 (Change of bearer / office)Nil.
Form FC-12 (Surrender)Nil.
Total Government FeeNo fee(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

  • ›**Registration certificate** of the association — Society / Trust / Section 8 Company — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Memorandum of Association / Trust Deed / MoA & AoA** of the entity — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**PAN** of the association — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Aadhaar** of all office-bearers (mandatory post-2020 amendment — Rule 9AAA) — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Bank account details** — SBI, Main Branch, New Delhi (mandatory post-2020 amendment — Section 17(1) substituted) — Account number + IFSC (SBIN0000691) — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Audit reports** for the immediately preceding 3 financial years — CA-certified — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Income-Tax Returns / acknowledgements** for the immediately preceding 3 FY — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Activity report** — cultural / economic / educational / religious / social — supported by photographs, publications, training material — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Committee / Executive Body resolution** authorising the applicant to file FCRA registration — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Project / programme details** for which foreign contribution is sought — with budget — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Domestic funding sources** — list of donors, grant receipts — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Self-attested declaration** that the entity is not prohibited under Section 3 / Rule 4 of FCRR 2011 — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Photocopies of EC meetings** for last 3 years — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**List of office-bearers** with PAN / Aadhaar / passport-size photographs — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›**Bank statement** of the entity for last 3 financial years — Identity and statutory verification

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

  1. 1
    Customer⏱ 1-2 Days

    Verify that the entity is eligible (registered /...

    Verify that the entity is eligible (registered / in existence ≥3 years; ₹10 lakh spend in 3 FY).
  2. 2
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Open **SBI Main Branch, New Delhi** account — Ac...

    Open **SBI Main Branch, New Delhi** account — Account Number to be intimated under FCRA. SBI FCRA Cell processes the request in 7-10 working days.
  3. 3
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Compile 3-year audit reports + ITR acknowledgeme...

    Compile 3-year audit reports + ITR acknowledgements.
  4. 4
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Verify Aadhaar of all office-bearers (post-2020 ...

    Verify Aadhaar of all office-bearers (post-2020 mandatory).
  5. 5
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Apply online on https://fcraonline.nic.in → "App...

    Apply online on https://fcraonline.nic.in → "Application for Registration" → **Form FC-3A**.
  6. 6
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Pay fee ₹2,000 for individuals (not applicable t...

    Pay fee ₹2,000 for individuals (not applicable to FCRA) / **₹5,000 for association** (post-2020 revised fee).
  7. 7
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Upload annexures — MoA / Trust Deed / audit / IT...

    Upload annexures — MoA / Trust Deed / audit / ITR / activity report / project plan / declaration.
  8. 8
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Scrutiny — MHA processes applications and commun...

    Scrutiny — MHA processes applications and communicates decision typically within **90 to 180 days** (Section 12(3) — application to be disposed within 90 days, but practical timeline is 6-12 months — **PROFESSIONAL VERIFICATION REQUIRED** for current processing time).
  9. 9
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Grant of registration — Form FC-3A registration ...

    Grant of registration — Form FC-3A registration certificate issued; certificate valid for **5 years** (post-2020 amendment; earlier life-time).
  10. 10
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Brief customer on Form FC-4 annual return (due 3...

    Brief customer on Form FC-4 annual return (due 31 December each year), 20% administrative ceiling (Section 8 substituted), and Form FC-6 for change of bearers.

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