भारत सरकार,
गृह मंत्रालय
Ministry of Home Affairs
FCRA Helpdesk system has been launched. You may submit your query / issues through website:
https://helpdesk.fcraonline.gov.in
OR you may submit your query / issues through email support-fcra[at]gov[dot]in or through telephone number 011-23077501 and 011-23077505
Act & Rules / Regulations
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
Amendment to the Act
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020
Section 220 of the Finance Act, 2018
Section 236 of the Finance Act, 2016
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011
Foreign Contribution (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or Presentations) Rules, 2012
Amendments to Rules
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2012
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules 2015
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules 2019
Foreign Contribution (Regulation)(Second Amendment) Rules, 2019
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2020
Corrigendum to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2020
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2022
Notifications under Act / Rules
Exemption for being Foreign Source
Notification specifying Branch of State Bank of India
for receipt of FC under Section 17(1) of FCRA, 2010
Enforcement of the provisions of the
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020
In Effect of FCRA, 2010 and FCRA, 2011
Exemption from FCRA, 2010
Exemption for being foreign source
Accountable penalties in respect of acceptance of foreign
contribution without registration/ FCRA prior permission
Details of Investigating Agencies/Authorities in respect of any Offence
Accountable Penalties in respect of late submission of Annual Returns
Compounding of offences under the FCRA, 2010
Management of foreign contribution of person whose certificate has been cancelled
Notification dated 1st July, 2022 for Compounding of offences under the FCRA, 2010
S.O. 778(E) dated 20.02.2023 amending S.O. 3025(E), dated the 1st July, 2022 for Compounding
Guidelines
For Hospitality
List of Agencies not treated as foreign source
Services Under FCRA
Information Bank
List of FCRA Registered Associations
List of prior permission granted associations Under FCRA
Orders / Circulars Guidelines
FAQ's
FAQ's
FAQ's-Revision Application
Do's & Don't
Do's
Don't
Dashboard
Contact Us
Order/Circular Guidelines
Public Notice
Public Notice dated 24
th
March 2023 regarding extension of the validity of FCRA registration certificates.
Frequently asked questions (in English and in Hindi)
Public Notice dated 23
rd
September 2022 regarding extension of the validity of FCRA Registration Certificates.
Submission of applications for revision of orders under section 32 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 read with Rule 20 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 - Regarding.
Extension of the validity of FCRA registration certificates
Extension of the validity of FCRA registration certificates
Extension of the validity of FCRA registration certificates expiring between the period 29th September, 2020 and 31st March, 2022 of those entities who have applied for renewal on FCRA portal in accordance with rule 12 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 before expiry of the validity of their certificates of registration.
Extension of the validity of the registration certificates issued under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 expiring during the period between 29th September, 2020 and 31st December, 2021 upto 31st December, 2021.
State Bank of India's advisories and guidelines in respect of FCRA bank account
Extension of the validity of registration certificates issued Under The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 expiring/ expired during the period between 29th September, 2020 and 30th September, 2021 up to 30th September, 2021
Procedure for opening and operating the designated "FCRA Account" as provided under the amended Section 17(1) of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to open and operate the “FCRA Account” as provided under Section 17(1) of the amended Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 with SBI, New Delhi Main Branch in terms of FCRA (Amendment), 2020.
Procedure for opening & operating the designated "FCRA Account" as provided under the amended Section 17(1) of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act,2010.
Unique Id of NGOs receiving Foreign contribution - regarding
Extension of last date of filing mandatory online Annual Returns for The FY 2017-18 under The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 - regarding
PUBLIC NOTICE
i. Notice
ii. List
Non-submission of mandatory Annual Returns from 2011-12 to 2016-17-reg.
Orders
Extension of the validity of the registration certificates issued under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 expiring during the period between 29th September, 2020 and 31st May, 2021 upto 31st May, 2021.
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR UPLOADING/ONLINE SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR 2019-20
Exemption from the provisions of section 14(3) of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA, 2010) - regarding
Exemption from the provisions of section 14(3) of The Foreign Contribution(Regulation) Act, 2010(FCRA, 2010) - regarding cancelled associations
Cancellation of FCRA registration of the associations for not filing mandatory Annual Returns for the Financial Year 2017-18
(No.963913/JS(F)/2017) Exemption from the provisions of section 14(3) of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
(22nd March 2019) Revocation of Suspension of the Associations on opening its FCRA account (s) in PFMS integrated bank
(27th February 2019) Revocation of Suspension of the Associations on opening its FCRA account (s) in PFMS integrated bank
(23rd January 2019) Revocation of Suspension of the Associations on opening its FCRA account (s) in PFMS integrated bank
SHOW CAUSE NOTICE(Non-submission of mandatory Annual Returns from 2011-12 to 2016-17-reg)
Circular
(26th July 2019) Revocation of Suspension of the Associations on opening its FCRA account (s) in PFMS integrated bank
Online submission and approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs before effecting any change in the list of office bearers/Key functionaries of FCRA registered associations.
Circular:- Validation/Updation of Foreign Contribution Bank Accounts.
Circular:- Uploading of Annual Returns.
Circular:- Renewal of Registration of NGOs
SHOW CAUSE NOTICE
i. Notice
ii. List
Advisory
Advisory for Compliance by FCRA NGOs/Associations with the Amended Provisions in FCRA, 2010 and FCRR, 2011
Advisory on incurring expenditure above Rs.20,000/- by Cheque/ Draft
Charter
Charter for associations applying for registration / prior permission under FCRA 2010
Charter for associations granted registration / prior permission under FCRA 2010.
Charter for Banks
Charter for Chartered Accountants
Archieves
Penal Action
Orders placing associations Under Temporary Suspension
Order placing Associations under Suspension for not opening FCRA account(s) in PFMS integrated bank
Lawyers Collective (LC), Jalaram Jyot, 4th Floor, Janambhoomi Marg, Fort, Mumbai
Sabrang Trust, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Mumbai
Greenpeace India Society, New No.47 (old No.22), 2nd cross street, Ellai Amman colony, Gopalapuram, Chennai.
The United Theological College, 63, Miller's Road, Benson Town, Bangalore
Salve Regina Charitable Trust, #9, Via Hanumantha Nagara, Doddagubbi Post Bileshivale-49 (Karnataka)
Kerala Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services 'Emmaus', Ernakulam, Kerala
Order cancelling FCRA registration of associations
IRF Education Trust, Muzawar Pakhdi Road, Mazagaon Mumbai
Islamic Research Foundation(IRF), Zohara Manzil SVP Road Mumbai
Sabrang Trust, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Mumbai
Greenpaece India Society , Tamil Nadu
Order Cancelling registration of 8975 associations for not filing annual returns for the financial years 2009-2010 to 2010-2012
Educational Society of Professionals and Vocationals, New Delhi
Order Cancelling registration of 1142 associations of the State of Andhra Pradesh for not filing annual returns for the financial years 2009-2010 to 2010-2012
Kerala Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services'Emmaus' H.M.T. Colony, PO. Ernakulam-683503 (Kerala)
Order placing associations under Prior Permission Category
Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai
Citizen for Justice and Peace, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai
Placing 8673 associations under Prior Permission category for not filing annual returns for the financial years 2001-02 tro 2003-2004
Orders removing associations from Prior Permission Category
Order on 8 October 2009
Order on 29 May 2009
Order on 18 Feb 2010
Order on 18 April 2012
Revision Order Under Section 32 of The FCRA, 2010
Florence Home Foundation South Arcot, Tamil Nadu
Marwar Muslim Educational and Welfare Society, Pal Link Road Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Citizen for Justice and Peace, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Mumbai
Sabrang Trust, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Mumbai
ANHAD(Act Now for Harmony and Democracy) Nizamuddin West, New Delhi
Navsarjan Trust Vasna, Ahmedabad
Rural Development Research Center Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad
General Circulars
Online uploading of Annual Returns from 2010-11 to 2014-15 under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and rules made there under without payment of penalty.
(Annexure)
(User Guide For Submitting Annual Returns(FC-4))
Renewal of Registration of NGOs.
Associations are advised to provide their bank details as per Core Banking Format by duly filling FC-6 form
i (List of Associations whose bank accounts are not available as per Core Banking Format)
ii (List of Associations whose bank account details are not available)
Important notice regarding clarification on validity and Renewal of Registration under FCRA, 2010
Late Submission of Annual FC Returns
Notice for online submission of annual returns 2015-2016
Associations whose renewal application has been closed (Time for sending clarification has been lapsed)
List Attached
Notice for associations whose renewal application has been closed
List Attached
Notice for associations whose FC registration certificates are deemed to have ceased w.e.f 1.11.2016.
(Notice and list attached)
Submission of Annual Returns Online
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New Date for filing of Returns under Lokapal and Lokayuktas Act,2013
Filing of returns under Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
Regarding Updation of Bank Accounts
Order regarding Lokpal Act for FCRA registered associations
Important Notice for Intimation of Quarterly Receipt of FCRA Contribution
Important notice for filing of annual returns under FCRA,2010
Important Notice on Renewal of registration
Suggestions on draft amendment to Foreign Contribution(Regulation) Act, 2010
Making all FCRA services online - regarding
Notices to FCRA registered associations for not filing annual returns from 2009-2010 to 2011-2012
Important Notice Archieves
List of banks integrated with the PFMS
Unique ID of NGOs receiving Foreign Contribution (Notice)
Declaration of receipt of foreign contribution.
Advisory
Instruction to all NGOs regarding FCRA letters/envelops
Advisory on foreign funding