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FCRA Renewal
Your FCRA registration is valid for five years, and the renewal application goes in six months before it expires. Miss that window and foreign contributions stop. We prepare and file your renewal correctly, with every annexure the Ministry expects.
CA/CS-guided review
Your documents and structure are checked before anything is filed.
Written scope first
Inclusions and payable charges are explained before work begins.
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Fees
Fees and packages for FCRA Renewal
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FCRA Renewal Package Inclusions
- Renewal eligibility and timeline check
- FC-3C renewal application filing
- Past FC-4 filing compliance verification
- MHA follow-up until renewed
- Renewed certificate with compliance calendar
Overview
What this filing actually does
FCRA renewal extends your NGO's permission to receive foreign contributions for another five years.
The application is filed online in Form FC-3C on the MHA's fcraonline portal, with affidavits from office bearers and key functionaries.
Renewal must be applied for within six months before the certificate's expiry date.
A Darpan ID (NITI Aayog registration) is mandatory for filing the renewal.
Foreign contributions must flow through the designated FCRA account — currently required to be with the SBI main branch at Sansad Marg, New Delhi.
Benefits
Why NGOs get this done through us
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The window never sneaks up on you
We track your expiry date and start the renewal process in time, so the six-month rule is never a scramble.
Affidavits and annexures, done right
Each key functionary needs an affidavit in the prescribed proforma. We prepare all of them, not just the form.
Annual returns checked first
Pending or inconsistent FC-4 annual returns are a common renewal headache. We review your filing history before we file.
No interruption to donor funds
A filed-on-time renewal keeps your certificate alive while the Ministry decides — donors keep giving, projects keep running.
Documents
Documents required for FCRA renewal
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Registration and activity records
Verified against MCA requirements
Renewal support
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
FCRA renewal process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 6
Track the five-year validity
FCRA registration is valid for five years. The renewal application should reach the Ministry of Home Affairs well before expiry — late applications risk a gap in eligibility.
Clear all FC-4 filings first
All FC-4 annual returns for the registration period must be filed and up to date — pending returns stall renewals.
Compile the utilisation record
Receipts, utilisation, and administrative expenses are compiled to show compliant use of foreign contributions.
Apply to the Ministry of Home Affairs
The renewal application in the prescribed form goes to the MHA with the supporting documents.
Respond to MHA queries
The MHA may seek clarifications or conduct enquiries — prompt, complete responses keep the timeline moving.
Receive the renewed certificate
On approval, the renewed certificate extends validity for five more years. The new dates go straight into the compliance calendar.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
NGO compliance is a practice area, not a side service
We handle FCRA work regularly — renewals, annual returns, and utilization certificates — so the Ministry's expectations...
We fix the history before filing
Many NGOs file renewals with unaddressed return gaps. We clean up first, which is usually what determines a smooth appro...
Plain-language guidance
FCRA rules are dense. We tell your trustees exactly what is needed and why, without the legalese.
NGO compliance is a practice area, not a side service: We handle FCRA work regularly — renewals, annual returns, and utilization certificates — so the Ministry's expectations are familiar.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Within six months before your registration certificate expires. Applying earlier in that window is safer — it gives room for Ministry queries.
You cannot legally receive or utilise foreign contributions after expiry. Late applications carry a higher fee and, more importantly, a gap period with no valid certificate. Talk to us early rather than late.
Processing typically takes several months — published guidance suggests 90 to 180 days, and queries can extend it. A timely filing keeps your certificate alive during the decision period.
A government fee applies and is paid online at filing; delayed applications carry a higher fee. Request a quote and we will confirm the current fee schedule for your case.
Yes. NITI Aayog's Darpan registration is required to file FC-3C. If your NGO doesn't have one, we help you get registered first.
Indian functionaries need Aadhaar details; foreign members provide passport or OCI copies. Everyone needs an affidavit in the prescribed proforma.
Unfiled returns are the most common renewal blocker. We assess what is missing and regularise the filings before the renewal goes in.
If you applied before expiry, the certificate generally remains valid until the Ministry decides. If you applied late or after expiry, you cannot. We will confirm your specific position.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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