Introduction to FCRA Registration The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) stands as a pivotal legislation governing the receipt and utilization of foreign contributions in India. Its primary aim is to regulate the inflow of foreign funds to individuals, associations, and companies for specific purposes like cultural, economic, educational, religious, or social programs. FCRA registration…
Management of FCRA funds
Introduction: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) serves as the regulatory framework governing the receipt and utilization of foreign contributions by individuals, associations, and companies in India. FCRA registration is mandatory for entities seeking to receive foreign funds for designated purposes such as cultural, economic, educational, religious, or social programs. Here we aim to…
Conditions for FCRA registration exemption
Introduction: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) stands as a pivotal legislation in India governing the inflow and utilization of foreign contributions. Entities engaging in various activities such as cultural, economic, educational, religious, or social programs often seek FCRA registration to facilitate the receipt of foreign funds. However, there are instances where entities may…
Role and functions of the FCRA department
Introduction: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) is a pivotal legislation in India governing the inflow and utilization of foreign contributions by various entities such as individuals, associations, and companies. Enacted with the primary objective of ensuring transparency and accountability in the receipt and utilization of foreign funds, the FCRA framework delineates the legal…
Mechanisms for monitoring FCRA registration
Introduction The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) stands as a pivotal legislation in India governing the inflow and utilization of foreign contributions by various entities. Its primary objective is to regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions or donations by individuals, associations, and companies to ensure that such contributions do not adversely affect…
Process of appealing FCRA registration decisions
Introduction: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) stands as a pivotal legislation in India, regulating the inflow and utilization of foreign contributions by various entities such as individuals, associations, and companies. FCRA registration is a prerequisite for any entity intending to receive foreign funds, particularly for designated purposes including cultural, economic, educational, religious, or…
Penalties for FCRA registration non-compliance
Introduction: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) stands as a pivotal legislation in India, governing the inflow and utilization of foreign contributions. Enacted to regulate the acceptance and application of foreign contributions or donations by individuals, associations, and companies, FCRA plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and national security. Here we aim…
Requirements for record-keeping in FCRA registration
Introduction: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) stands as a cornerstone legislation in India, regulating the inflow and utilization of foreign contributions by various entities such as individuals, associations, and companies. FCRA registration is a prerequisite for any entity intending to receive foreign funds for designated purposes like cultural, economic, educational, religious, or social…
Obtaining FCRA utilization certificate
Introduction: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) stands as a pivotal legislation in India governing the inflow and utilization of foreign contributions. Enacted to regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign funds by individuals, associations, and companies, FCRA registration holds significant importance for entities engaged in cultural, economic, educational, religious, or social activities. One…
Restrictions on donors in FCRA registration
Introduction The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) serves as the regulatory framework governing the receipt and utilization of foreign contributions in India. Entities, including individuals, associations, and companies, must obtain FCRA registration to receive foreign funds for various specified purposes such as cultural, economic, educational, religious, or social programs. While FCRA registration enables entities…