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FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026- Key Changes for NGOs and Stakeholders

Corporate Law : The amendment strengthens regulation of foreign contributions with new oversight mechanisms. The key takeaway is tighter complianc...

March 31, 2026 5010 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Donation to Educational Institutions under FCRA

Corporate Law : This explains why educational institutions are fully covered under FCRA when receiving foreign funds. The key takeaway is that aca...

December 28, 2025 873 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Donations to Religious & Charitable Trusts in India: FCRA Compliance

Corporate Law : Explains how religious and charitable trusts can comply with FCRA, highlighting proper donation channels, fund utilization, and re...

December 22, 2025 1776 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Donation to Hospitals & Medical NGOs – FCRA Compliance

Corporate Law : Hospitals and medical NGOs must disclose all foreign grants, equipment, and medicines under FCRA; non-compliance can lead to froze...

December 16, 2025 1431 Views 0 comment Print

Accounting Treatment of Fixed Assets Purchased from Foreign Contributions under FCRA

CA, CS, CMA : Learn the correct accounting treatment for fixed assets purchased with foreign contributions under the FCRA. This guide covers cap...

August 3, 2025 1485 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


CBI Initiates Case Against Delhi-Based Company for Violations of FCRA Provisions

Corporate Law : CBI registers a case against a Delhi-based private company and its Director for alleged violations of FCRA provisions, involving u...

October 13, 2023 975 Views 0 comment Print

FCRA: Act & Rules / Regulations-List of Agencies not treated as foreign source

Company Law : List of agencies of the United Nations, and other international agencies and organizations notified by the Central Government to b...

November 26, 2022 1671 Views 0 comment Print

Denial and Renewal of FCRA

Corporate Law : During preceding 3 years (2019, 2020, 2021) registration certificates of 1811 number of Associations have been cancelled under the...

July 27, 2022 2655 Views 0 comment Print

Illegal FCRA registration & renewal – CBI arrests 6 FCRA officials

Corporate Law : A case was registered against 36 accused including 7 public servants of FCRA Division of MHA & NIC and middlemen, representatives ...

May 13, 2022 573 Views 0 comment Print

MHA did not freeze bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity

Corporate Law : MHA did not freeze bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity (MoC)  State Bank of India informed that Missionaries of Charity itse...

December 29, 2021 867 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta & Yoga Are Philosophical and Not Religious: Madras HC

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...

December 23, 2025 4533 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Quashes Income Tax Notice Pending FCRA certificate cancellation Challenge

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...

September 7, 2025 675 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Restores 80G Approval for Tiger Conservation Trust, Recognizing Fund Utilization

Income Tax : ITAT reinstates 80G approval for Tiger Research and Conservation Trust, highlighting its compliance with fund utilization and its ...

April 8, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Section 7, 12(1A),12A & 17(1) of FCRA, 2010 are valid: SC

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 ...

April 13, 2022 2334 Views 0 comment Print

HC upheld suspension of FCRA registration of Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative

Fema / RBI : Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court upheld the decision of Centre to suspen...

February 21, 2022 1890 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MHA Clarifies FCRA Renewal Deadline to Avoid Disruption

Corporate Law : MHA advises FCRA registered associations to submit renewal applications at least four months before expiry, warning that late subm...

September 30, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

FCRA Registration Validity Extended to 30th September 2025

Corporate Law : Ministry of Home Affairs extends FCRA registration validity for certain entities with pending renewal applications or expiring bet...

June 24, 2025 1275 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025

Corporate Law : India's Ministry of Home Affairs updates FCRA Rules 2011, introducing revised documentation for foreign contribution registration,...

May 26, 2025 4515 Views 0 comment Print

MHA Permits Fee Payments from Expired FCRA Accounts

Corporate Law : MHA permits NGOs with expired FCRA registration to pay compounding penalties and fees from their FCRA account via online portal; o...

May 14, 2025 1572 Views 0 comment Print

Proposal regarding processing of prior permission application under FCRA

Corporate Law : Indian government sets new validity periods for receiving and utilizing foreign contributions under FCRA, impacting existing and f...

April 7, 2025 720 Views 0 comment Print


MHA Introduces New Validity Limits Under FCRA for Foreign Contributions

June 19, 2025 1965 Views 0 comment Print

MHA introduces new FCRA validity limits for foreign contributions: 3 years for receipt, 4 years for utilization. Existing permissions are affected.

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025

May 26, 2025 4515 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs updates FCRA Rules 2011, introducing revised documentation for foreign contribution registration, prior permission, renewals, and annual reporting.

MHA Permits Fee Payments from Expired FCRA Accounts

May 14, 2025 1572 Views 0 comment Print

MHA permits NGOs with expired FCRA registration to pay compounding penalties and fees from their FCRA account via online portal; other uses prohibited.

ITAT Restores 80G Approval for Tiger Conservation Trust, Recognizing Fund Utilization

April 8, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT reinstates 80G approval for Tiger Research and Conservation Trust, highlighting its compliance with fund utilization and its vital role in tiger conservation.

Proposal regarding processing of prior permission application under FCRA

April 7, 2025 720 Views 0 comment Print

Indian government sets new validity periods for receiving and utilizing foreign contributions under FCRA, impacting existing and future approvals.

Extension of FCRA Certificate Validity Till 30 June 2025

March 28, 2025 1785 Views 1 comment Print

FCRA certificate validity extended till 30 June 2025 for pending renewals or expiry within 1 April-30 June 2025. Associations advised to follow compliance rules.

Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules 2024: Key Changes

March 7, 2025 1635 Views 0 comment Print

The FCRA Amendment Rules 2024 introduce new reporting requirements, fund carry-forward provisions, and stricter auditing standards. Learn the key changes and impact.

MHA Issues Notice on FCRA Compliance for NGOs

January 21, 2025 1500 Views 0 comment Print

MHA reminds NGOs to ensure valid FCRA registration for receiving and utilizing foreign contributions. Non-compliance may result in penal action.

Understanding changes introduced by FCRA Amendment Rules, 2024

January 20, 2025 4197 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about key changes in FCRA Amendment Rules, 2024, including unspent administrative expense carry-forward, tax refund transfers, and enhanced reporting requirements.

Clarification regarding refund of TDS pertaining to Foreign Contribution (FC)

December 31, 2024 2046 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry clarifies TDS refund transfer to FCRA accounts, stating it’s not a violation and must be reported as “other income” in Form FC-4.

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