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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


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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


Extension of validity of FCRA registration certificates till 30.06.2024

March 28, 2024 960 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the extension of FCRA registration validity by the Government of India. Understand the categories affected, renewal procedures, and implications. Stay compliant

FCRA: Guidelines, Registration Process and Compliance for NGOs and Trusts

January 22, 2024 15573 Views 0 comment Print

Understand FCRA’s purpose: Regulating foreign contributions for national interest. Learn rules, eligibility, penalties, and FCRA forms. Stay compliant with the FCRA guidelines.

FCRA Suspension Fallout: Delhi High Court’s Ruling for Utilisation of Unspent Funds

November 28, 2023 1374 Views 0 comment Print

Uncover the Delhi HC ruling on unspent funds from FCRA suspensions with this blog post. Learn about the CPR application for utilization of 25% of foreign contributions.

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

October 13, 2023 975 Views 0 comment Print

CBI registers a case against a Delhi-based private company and its Director for alleged violations of FCRA provisions, involving unexplained remittances and foreign funds. Searches are underway at two locations in Delhi.

FCRA Registration Certificate Validity Extension Notice

September 25, 2023 1407 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Home Affairs, India, extends validity of FCRA registration certificates for specific categories of entities. Learn about the extension criteria and implications.

MHA Amends Foreign Contribution Rules & Forms: NGOs Must Disclose Assets

September 22, 2023 2244 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has updated the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules. NGOs must now report details of movable and immovable assets created from foreign contributions. Learn more about these changes.

How to apply for FCRA license

April 7, 2023 1689 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the process of obtaining an FCRA license in India with our step-by-step guide. Understand eligibility criteria, required documents, and the online application process. Ensure compliance for your organization to receive foreign contributions.

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

March 26, 2023 8976 Views 13 comments Print

Explore the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in India, its regulations, recent issues, and opportunities for Chartered Accountants in ensuring compliance.

FCRA: Extension of validity of Registration Certificate till 30th September, 2023

March 24, 2023 2775 Views 0 comment Print

FCRA registration certificates which are expiring during the period between 01st April, 2023 to 30th September, 2023 and have applied/ will apply for renewal before the expiry of 5 years validity period shall stand extended up to 30th September, 2023 or the date of disposal of renewal application, whichever is earlier.

Sub-Granting by Section 12A or 10(23C) Registered Organizations & FCRA Provisions

February 28, 2023 13464 Views 0 comment Print

Major changes have been brought in under the Finance Budget 2023 through insertion of clause (iii) in Explanation 4 to sub-section (1) of section 11 AND clause (iii) in Explanation 2 to the third proviso of clause (23C) of section 10 of the Income Tax Act.

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