CSR-1 Registration in India

Corporate Social Responsibility is a mandatory compliance to be fulfilled by eligible companies under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. Certain companies have to spend 2% of their average net annual profits made during the three immediately preceding financial years, on CSR funds for undertaking CSR projects in India. These include companies that fulfil any of the following conditions:

Companies having a net worth of Rs.500 crores or more,
Turnover of Rs.1000 crores or more,
Net profit of Rs.5 crores or more,

during the immediately preceding financial year. CSR funds can be utilised by companies which undertake CSR activities themselves, or can be granted to NGOs which companies outsource their CSR activities to. For this purpose, the concerned NGOs will be required to obtain registration as “Bodies undertaking CSR activities” with the ROC. The regulation regarding CSR Registration for NGOs was introduced on the 1st of April, 2021. Under the instant scheme the eligible NGO has to register itself with the ROC by filing CSR-1 Application

CSR -1 Filing with the ROC @ ₹4999/-

Consultation with Our Expert
Eligibility Check for CSR-1
Drafting of Application
Professional Certification
Filing of CSR-1 Form to ROC
Approval of CSR-1 Form

Eligibility for CSR-1 Filing with the ROC

Registered NGO
The applicant should be a registered NGO like Section 8 companies, trusts, and Societies or an NGO Established by the Central or State Government.
Experience of NGOs
NGOs which have conducted at least 3 years of permitted social activities
12A and 80G Registration
NGOs must be registered u/s 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act

Stepwise Process of Online CSR Registration

Step-1 : Documentation

Documentation is the most significant aspect on which the approval or rejection of form CSR-1 depends. Therefore, you are advised to arrange all documents required for CSR-1 registration beforehand to avoid any issues later.

Step-2 : Prepare CSR-1 E-form

The prescribed form CSR-1 is a digital PDF based form which can be downloaded from the MCA website. Fill the form carefully and attach the certificates of the trust / society / section 8 company. The e-form need to be signed with the Digital Signature of the authorised directors / Trustees / Secretaries in case of Societies.

Step-3 : Certification by CA/CS/CMA

The CSR-1 form duly signed by the authorised representative of the applicant trust / society / section 8 company is further certified to be eligible for the CSR Registration with ROC by professionals. The professional certification can be done by any practicing Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary or Cost & Management Accountant.

Step-4 : Submission of Form CSR-1

After form CSR-1 is duly filled, signed, and certified, it can be submitted online on the MCA portal. The MCA shall issue a receipt with a trackable SRN number as an acknowledgement of the CSR-1 Filing.

Step-5 : Issuance of CSR Registration Number

After the submission of Form CSR-1, the ROC examines it thoroughly. Upon successful verification of the application, a unique CSR Registration Number is issued to the NGO. With this registration Number, the NGO can undertake any CSR activity in India.

Documents required for Form CSR-1 Filing Process

A. Basic Documents

PAN card of the NGO
Registration Certificate & CIN/ Registration Number
Certificates under Section 12A and 80G
Copy of Resolution authorising the applicant
DSC, DIN, PAN, e-mail ID of the applicant

B. Additional Documents

NGO Darpan ID (if applicable)
Trust Deed / Memorandum of Society
Details of subsidiaries of the NGO
Trust Deed / Memorandum / by-laws of Society

CSR-1 Registration Benefits for NGOs

Improved Public Image

Donors can rely more on NGOs that have a credible reputation among the public.

Enhanced Goodwill

Enhanced goodwill promotes the objective and purpose of your organisation.

Secured Corporate Funding

CSR grants guarantee corporate funding for NGOs, preventing funding shortage at any point of time.

Transparency in CSR funding

CSR Registration with the ROC makes the process of transfer of CSR funds completely transparent.

How Setindiabiz Help!

At Setindiabiz, we help obtain CSR Registration for NGOs like Registered Section 8 Companies, Trusts, and Societies. The process begins with consultation and documentation. These include the nature and type of NGO, its CIN / Registration Number, details of the applicant, and registration details of the NGO. We verify every bit of information before filling it out in the application to ensure 100% accuracy and authenticity.

Our team of legal experts will draft all the applications in the prescribed CSR-1 Form. Even after submitting the application to the ROC, we stay with you and closely monitor the status of your application. Our services only end after the ROC approves your application and finally issues the CSR Registration Number to your NGO.

Moreover, if you have any queries that need to be resolved, you can avail our consultation services absolutely free of cost ! So what are you waiting for? Contact us immediately and avail the best quality services of CSR registration in India. Our services are offered by our extremely qualified and skilled professionals.

Frequently
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.What is CSR eligibility for receiving funds?

Q2.How to apply for CSR funds in India?

Q3.What are the permitted activities for CSR?

Q4.What time does it take for CSR registration in India?

Q5.Can unregistered trusts or societies obtain CSR registration?

Q6.What activities are prohibited to be considered as CSR contributions of companies?

Q7.What is the CSR-1 registration fees?

Q8.What is NGO Darpan ID in the context of CSR NGO registration?

Q9.How is CSR 1 application processed?

CSR-1 Registration For NGOOnline Filing of CSR-1 @ ₹ 4,999/-