FCRA Registration - Foreign Contributions

FCRA registration:receiving funds from the UK.

An Indian NGO cannot accept money from a UK charity, foundation or donor without FCRA registration or prior permission. Rules tightened in June 2026: registrations now name specific purposes and states, and organisations with foreign nationals in key roles are generally not eligible. We assess eligibility and handle the application.

Eligibility assessedFees agreed in writingApplication handled

Two routes.

Route	For	Key points
Registration	Established organisations	Track record of activity; valid five years
Prior permission	Newer organisations, for a specific grant	Commitment letter from the donor; instalments tied to use

Key rules.

Designated accountForeign funds received only in the designated account in New Delhi.
Purposes and statesUsed only for approved purposes in approved states.
Key functionariesOrganisations with foreign nationals, other than PIO or OCI, generally not eligible.
Administrative costsCapped as a share of funds received.
No passing onFunds cannot be transferred to other organisations.
Existing registrationsMust declare purposes and states by June 2027.

For UK funders.

UK charities should check a partner's FCRA status before every grant, including the approved purposes and states. Grants to unregistered organisations can be returned or lead to penalties. See FCRA Return Services and FCRA Audit.

Why charities choose us in India.

UK funder and Indian partner

We explain Indian rules to UK trustees and keep Indian partners compliant.

Reviewed before filing

Every return and certificate is checked by a second Chartered Accountant.

Fees agreed in writing

A written scope and fee before work starts.

A compliance calendar

FCRA, income tax and trust deadlines in one place.

One team end to end

Registration, audit, returns and FCRA handled together.

Secure and fully online

Encrypted document sharing and e-verification.

FCRA support for UK funders and Indian partners.

We help UK charities, foundations and diaspora donors across the UK, and the Indian NGOs they support, stay within the FCRA rules.

London

City of LondonCanary WharfHarrowWembleySouthallHounslowIlfordEast HamCroydonEdgware

South East

ReadingSloughMilton KeynesOxfordWatfordLutonCrawleyGuildford

Midlands

BirminghamLeicesterCoventryNottinghamWolverhamptonDerbyNorthampton

North of England

ManchesterLeedsBradfordSheffieldLiverpoolNewcastlePreston

East and South West

CambridgePeterboroughBristolSwindonSouthamptonBath

Scotland, Wales, NI

EdinburghGlasgowAberdeenDundeeCardiffSwanseaBelfast

FCRA registration FAQs.

No. Registration or prior permission is needed first.

In the designated FCRA account in New Delhi.

Organisations with non-OCI foreign nationals in key roles are generally not eligible since June 2026.

Five years, renewable.

Indian partner receiving UK funds?

Tell us about the organisation. We will check eligibility and apply.

Check FCRA eligibility +91 9819 000 511

This page is general guidance based on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and its rules as amended in June 2026. It is not legal advice for your situation. FCRA is strictly enforced and procedures change, so please speak to us before receiving any foreign funds.