Corporate Law : NGOs receiving foreign contributions must comply with registration, banking, governance, reporting, and utilization requirements u...
Fema / RBI : The new Rules tighten compliance for NGOs through activity-specific registration, stricter disclosures, financial conditions, and ...
Corporate Law : This guide explains how technical and procedural FCRA violations can be settled through compounding before prosecution is initiate...
Corporate Law : The guide explains that rental income derived from a property created using foreign contribution is itself foreign contribution an...
Corporate Law : The guide explains why NGOs, trusts, and Section 8 companies must obtain FCRA approval before accepting foreign contributions. It ...
Corporate Law : CBI registers a case against a Delhi-based private company and its Director for alleged violations of FCRA provisions, involving u...
Company Law : List of agencies of the United Nations, and other international agencies and organizations notified by the Central Government to b...
Corporate Law : During preceding 3 years (2019, 2020, 2021) registration certificates of 1811 number of Associations have been cancelled under the...
Corporate Law : A case was registered against 36 accused including 7 public servants of FCRA Division of MHA & NIC and middlemen, representatives ...
Corporate Law : MHA did not freeze bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity (MoC) State Bank of India informed that Missionaries of Charity itse...
Income Tax : The court held that valid registration under income-tax law is a relevant factor under FCRA and cannot be ignored. Failure to cons...
Income Tax : Delhi High Court has set aside a tax department notice to cancel a foundation's tax registration, ruling it was premature while an...
Income Tax : ITAT reinstates 80G approval for Tiger Research and Conservation Trust, highlighting its compliance with fund utilization and its ...
Corporate Law : Noel Harper & Ors Vs Union of India (Supreme Court of India) Sub-Whether amendment made to Section 7, 12(1A),12A and 17(1) of ...
Fema / RBI : Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court upheld the decision of Centre to suspen...
Corporate Law : The notification updates compounding amounts for key FCRA violations, including excess administrative expenses, speculative invest...
Corporate Law : MHA advises FCRA registered associations to submit renewal applications at least four months before expiry, warning that late subm...
Corporate Law : Ministry of Home Affairs extends FCRA registration validity for certain entities with pending renewal applications or expiring bet...
Corporate Law : India's Ministry of Home Affairs updates FCRA Rules 2011, introducing revised documentation for foreign contribution registration,...
Corporate Law : MHA permits NGOs with expired FCRA registration to pay compounding penalties and fees from their FCRA account via online portal; o...
NGOs receiving foreign contributions must comply with registration, banking, governance, reporting, and utilization requirements under FCRA. Following these compliance measures helps avoid regulatory violations and ensures lawful receipt and use of foreign funds.
The new Rules tighten compliance for NGOs through activity-specific registration, stricter disclosures, financial conditions, and enhanced accountability in foreign funding.
The notification updates compounding amounts for key FCRA violations, including excess administrative expenses, speculative investments, and misuse of foreign contributions. It also clarifies that the revised provisions apply prospectively.
This guide explains how technical and procedural FCRA violations can be settled through compounding before prosecution is initiated. It outlines eligibility conditions, penalties, and compliance requirements for organizations seeking relief.
The guide explains that rental income derived from a property created using foreign contribution is itself foreign contribution and must be deposited only in an FCRA account. It discusses compounding options, penalties, and corrective measures available under FCRA.
The guide explains why NGOs, trusts, and Section 8 companies must obtain FCRA approval before accepting foreign contributions. It also details eligibility conditions, registration procedures, and ongoing compliance requirements.
The guide explains the complete FCRA registration process, mandatory documents, and eligibility requirements for NGOs seeking foreign contributions. It highlights how missing documents and incomplete filings are among the most common reasons for delays and rejection.
The article explains how transferring foreign contribution to a non-FCRA trust after the 2020 amendment violates Section 7 of FCRA. It highlights the availability of compounding under Section 41 and the applicable penalty structure.
The amendment strengthens regulation of foreign contributions with new oversight mechanisms. The key takeaway is tighter compliance and enhanced government control over foreign-funded assets.
This explains why educational institutions are fully covered under FCRA when receiving foreign funds. The key takeaway is that academic status does not exempt institutions from compliance.
