If your Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company wants to receive CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds from corporates, CSR-1 Registration is compulsory under the Companies Act, 2013.
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CSR-1 Registration is an online filing with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), mandatory for NGOs intending to undertake CSR activities funded by companies.
Without CSR-1 approval, no NGO can legally receive CSR funds, even if it has 12A and 80G registration.
CSR-1 is a registration form prescribed under Rule 4 of the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014.
It enables NGOs to be recognized as eligible implementing agencies for CSR projects.
Once approved, the NGO receives a unique CSR Registration Number from MCA.
💡 CSR-1 is the gateway to corporate CSR funding.
The following entities are eligible:
📌 Private Trusts are not eligible.
We verify entity type, 12A, 80G, and compliance status.
All required documents are reviewed to avoid rejection.
CSR-1 form is filed on the MCA portal with DSC.
MCA reviews the application and details.
Upon approval, NGO receives CSR-1 Registration Number.
✅ Complete process handled by professionals.
📂 We assist in DSC and document preparation.
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📌 We provide post-registration CSR compliance support.
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Yes, without CSR-1 registration, NGOs cannot receive CSR funds.
CSR-1 registration is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Generally no. Minimum 3 years of track record is required (exceptions apply for certain Section 8 companies).
Yes, subject to regular compliance.
Yes, both registrations are compulsory.
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