{"id":3441,"date":"2021-06-01T18:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T18:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=3441"},"modified":"2021-09-01T11:22:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T11:22:20","slug":"faq-on-fcra-registration-with-prior-permission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/faq-on-fcra-registration-with-prior-permission\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ on FCRA Registration with prior permission"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FAQ on FCRA Registration with prior permission<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Q.: What is the right approach to get Prior Permission?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The procedure for obtaining Prior Permission is quite similar to the one for registering. An applicant must fill out and submit a Form 3B together with the necessary papers to receive Prior Permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The concerned NGO must submit information on its registration, mission, and goals, as well as a separate bank account to receive donations. It is proposed that an application be required to explain how they intend to use the proposed foreign funding and how it will help them achieve their goals. Moreover, this is always a good idea to provide a description of an Applicant’s previous activities, as well as the specifics of the transactions demonstrating expenditure and funding\/donations obtained in previous years. Finally, the application must be accompanied by a Rs 5,000\/- statutory fee.<\/p>\n

Documents required for FCRA Under <\/strong>Prior Permission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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FCRA registration Document requirement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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  1. MOA AND AOA<\/li>\n
  2. Certificate of Registration; and<\/li>\n
  3. Confirmation from the donor and agreement; and<\/li>\n
  4. Report qua the said Funding.<\/li>\n
  5. Affidavits from an Applicant’s Chief Functionaries, certifying, among other things, that all of the information submitted is truthful and correct to the best of their knowledge. It should be noted that the aforementioned affidavits must be attested by a Notary or a Class 1 Magistrates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The preceding paragraphs, on the other hand, clarify the entire process and the requirements that must be satisfied when applying for registration or Prior Permission. However, the above material is not exhaustive, and the competent Authority may, if necessary, request further information from an Applicant. Finally, after applying for registration or Prior Permission, as the case may be, an applicant must include the information in its annual returns.<\/p>\n

    Q. : Can political parties accept foreign donations?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The FCRA expressly prohibits political parties from receiving foreign funds. Under no circumstances may political parties receive foreign funds. They cannot apply for registration or for prior permission on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n

    Q.: What will the FCRA Registration fees be?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    An application for prior permission is supposed to be followed by a charge of Rs. 1000\/-, whereas an application for registration is supposed to be accompanied by a charge of Rs. 2000\/-. Hence, total amount is 3000\/-.<\/p>\n

    Q.: <\/strong>What is difference between prior permission & permanent FCRA Registration?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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    Q.: Can a political organisation accept foreign contributions and register with the FCRA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Political organisations are not eligible for FCRA registration. Such organisations, however, may apply for prior permission on a case-by-case basis. A political organisation is one that is associated with or close to political parties. The Central Government has released a list of organisations that are classified as political organisations.<\/p>\n

    Q.: Who are Non <\/b>eligible<\/b><\/span> for FCRA Registration ?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Non-eligible-entities-for-FCRA-Registration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Q.: Is it possible to collect foreign contributions before registering with the FCRA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n