FCRA Registration

An organisation having a definite cultural, economic, educational, religious or social programme shall accept foreign contribution, only after such organisation obtains a certificate of registration from the Central Government. Foreign contribution regulation Act 1976 or FCRA is a law of government of India which manages receipt of foreign contributions or help from outside India to Indian areas. This is important to ensure that such help does not affect political or other circumstances in India. For real contribution, the arrangement of law is not really difficult to comply. The routine compliance is restricted to filing of annual return every year. This law is implemented by the ministry of Home affairs, Government of India. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010 (FCRA 2010) was passed by Rajya Sabha on 19th August 2010 with a view to replace the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 1976.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 has come into effect from May 1, 2011. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the necessary Gazette Notification vide S.O. 999 (E) dated the 29th April, 2011 in this regard. Yes of course we are registered with FCRA.