FCRA Compliance Tool for NGOs India
Track FCRA compliance for your NGO: annual FC-4 return, FC-1 for >₹10L foreign funds, website disclosure, 12A/80G renewal. Automated alerts. Built by IRMA alumni. Free trial.
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Frequently asked questions
What FCRA compliance is required for Indian NGOs?
Under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010 and FCRR 2011, NGOs must: (1) File annual FC-4 return by December 31; (2) File FC-1 within 45 days of receiving >₹10 lakh from any relative abroad; (3) Publish annual accounts and list of foreign contributions on their website; (4) Maintain a dedicated FCRA bank account (SBI, New Delhi, Main Branch after 2020 amendment). FieldNotes' compliance tracker monitors all these with expiry and deadline alerts.
What happened to FCRA quarterly returns?
Rule 13(b) of FCRR 2011 requiring quarterly portal disclosures was omitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Quarterly online portal disclosure and the parallel quarterly website publication requirement are no longer mandatory. The annual FC-4 return, FC-1 for large receipts from relatives, and annual website disclosure remain in force.
What are the penalties for FCRA non-compliance?
FCRA violations can result in: suspension of FCRA registration (MHA can suspend for 180 days pending inquiry), cancellation of registration, freezing of FCRA bank account, and criminal prosecution with imprisonment up to five years and fines. FieldNotes' compliance tracker is designed to prevent missing deadlines, not provide legal advice — always consult a qualified CA or legal advisor for compliance decisions.
Does FieldNotes track 12A and 80G renewal as well as FCRA?
Yes. FieldNotes' Compliance Tracker monitors: FCRA (expiry and annual return deadline), 12A income tax exemption (expiry and renewal), 80G donation tax certificate (expiry and renewal), CSR-1 registration status, NGO Darpan registration, and PAN validity — all with traffic-light status and advance alerts.
