• 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
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      • List of FCRA Registered Associations
      • List of prior permission granted associations Under FCRA
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    Order/Circular Guidelines

    Public Notice
    • Public Notice dated 24th March 2023 regarding extension of the validity of FCRA registration certificates.
    • Frequently asked questions (in English and in Hindi)
    • Public Notice dated 23rd 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
      1. Order placing Associations under Suspension for not opening FCRA account(s) in PFMS integrated bank
      2. Lawyers Collective (LC), Jalaram Jyot, 4th Floor, Janambhoomi Marg, Fort, Mumbai
      3. Sabrang Trust, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Mumbai
      4. Greenpeace India Society, New No.47 (old No.22), 2nd cross street, Ellai Amman colony, Gopalapuram, Chennai.
      5. The United Theological College, 63, Miller's Road, Benson Town, Bangalore
      6. Salve Regina Charitable Trust, #9, Via Hanumantha Nagara, Doddagubbi Post Bileshivale-49 (Karnataka)
      7. Kerala Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services 'Emmaus', Ernakulam, Kerala
    • Order cancelling FCRA registration of associations
      1. IRF Education Trust, Muzawar Pakhdi Road, Mazagaon Mumbai
      2. Islamic Research Foundation(IRF), Zohara Manzil SVP Road Mumbai
      3. Sabrang Trust, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Mumbai
      4. Greenpaece India Society , Tamil Nadu
      5. Order Cancelling registration of 8975 associations for not filing annual returns for the financial years 2009-2010 to 2010-2012
      6. Educational Society of Professionals and Vocationals, New Delhi
      7. 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
      8. Kerala Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services'Emmaus' H.M.T. Colony, PO. Ernakulam-683503 (Kerala)
    • Order placing associations under Prior Permission Category
      1. Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai
      2. Citizen for Justice and Peace, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai
      3. Placing 8673 associations under Prior Permission category for not filing annual returns for the financial years 2001-02 tro 2003-2004
      4. 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
      1. Florence Home Foundation South Arcot, Tamil Nadu
      2. Marwar Muslim Educational and Welfare Society, Pal Link Road Jodhpur, Rajasthan
      3. Citizen for Justice and Peace, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Mumbai
      4. Sabrang Trust, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Mumbai
      5. ANHAD(Act Now for Harmony and Democracy) Nizamuddin West, New Delhi
      6. Navsarjan Trust Vasna, Ahmedabad
      7. 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
    • Advertisement for Consultants
    • 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
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