Is Form CSR-1 mandatory for an NGO to receive CSR funds?

Yes — Rule 4(1) of Companies (CSR Policy) Rules 2014 (as amended 2021) makes Form CSR-1 registration mandatory for every entity seeking CSR funds from a company. Without a valid CRN, the company cannot disburse CSR funds.

Is there a fee for Form CSR-1?

No — Form CSR-1 is filed free of cost on the MCA V3 portal. CRN is generated immediately on submission.

Is NGO Darpan registration a pre-requisite for Form CSR-1?

Yes — the NGO Darpan Unique ID (issued by NITI Aayog) is a mandatory field in Form CSR-1. The entity must first register on NGO Darpan portal (https://ngo.gov.in).

Is 12A/12AB registration required before Form CSR-1?

Yes — Rule 4(2) of CSR Rules 2014 (as amended) requires the entity to hold a valid 12A/12AB registration under Income-Tax Act. Without 12A/12AB, Form CSR-1 is rejected.

What is Form CSR-2 and who files it?

Form CSR-2 — Annual Report on CSR — is filed by every company covered under Section 135 (not by the NGO). The NGO does not file CSR-2; the company funding the NGO files CSR-2 reporting its CSR spending (including funds disbursed to the NGO).

Is there a 3-year existence requirement for receiving CSR funds?

Yes — Rule 4(2) of CSR Rules 2014 requires the entity to have been established for at least 3 years before receiving direct CSR funding from a company. The 3-year requirement does not apply to entities funded under "capacity building" of CSR implementing agencies.

What is the impact assessment requirement?

Rule 8(1) of CSR Rules 2014 (as amended 2021) — for CSR projects of value ≥₹1 crore — impact assessment by an independent agency is mandatory; 5% of total CSR spend to be spent on impact assessment.

Can a Section 8 company receive CSR funds from a foreign company's Indian subsidiary?

Yes — the Indian subsidiary (a company registered under Companies Act 2013) is the funding company; the NGO receives CSR funds from the Indian subsidiary, not from the foreign parent. FCRA does not apply (CSR funds are not "foreign contribution").

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Ngo Csr 1 Filing

NGO CSR-1 Filing online with documentation support, fee transparency and timely filing. I-Pro Solutions handles ngo & non-profit end-to-end for Indian businesses.

Statutory basis: **Companies Act, 2013 — Section 135** (Corporate Social Responsibility).

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₹2,299

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Professional fee₹2,299 starts with

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About this service

Ngo Csr 1 Filing is a key regulatory filing administered by **Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)** — operational portal: MCA V3 (https://www.mca.gov.in). Compliance enforcement: ROC. For implementing agency eligibility: MCA + CSR Appellate Authority.. Filing is executed via - **Form CSR-1** — Application for Registration of Entity for Undertaking CSR Activities (Rule 4(1) of Companies (CSR Policy) Rules 2014 as amended by Amendment Rules 2021). under **Companies Act, 2013 — Section 135** (Corporate Social Responsibility); **Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014** (Notification G.S.R. 140(E) dated 27 February 2014) — Rule 4(1) as amended by **Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021** (Notification G.S.R.410(E) dated 22 April 2021 — effective 1 April 2021) — entities eligible to undertake CSR activities must register with MCA via **Form CSR-1**. **Schedule VII** of Companies Act 2013 — list of permissible CSR activities. **Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2023** (Notification dated 20 September 2023) — annual filing of **Form CSR-2** by every company covered under Section 135 (reporting of CSR spending for FY 2021-22 onwards). MCA General Circular No. 09/2021 dated 5 April 2021 and General Circular No. 02/2022 dated 3 February 2022 — procedural clarifications.. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Valid identity & address proof of applicant
Active PAN & registered business premises
Authorized representative authorization

Maximum

Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
No pending statutory disqualifications
Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions

Statutory floor

Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Investor-Centric AOA Drafting

If you plan to raise institutional funding, standard Articles of Association (AOA) will not suffice. Venture capitalists demand specific clauses regarding right of first refusal (ROFR), tag-along/drag-along rights, and anti-dilution provisions. Our elite corporate lawyers draft sophisticated AOAs that anticipate future funding rounds, preventing costly and time-consuming structural overhauls when you secure term sheets.

Complex Multi-Founder Structuring

Co-founder disputes are the leading cause of early-stage startup failure. We don't just register your company; we advise on optimal equity splits, director roles, and authorized capital distribution. We provide templates for Co-Founder Agreements and vesting schedules, ensuring that the foundational relationship between partners is legally documented and aligned for long-term stability.

Rapid SPICe+ Processing Engine

Time is of the essence for startups. We utilize an advanced compliance engine that preemptively validates all data entered into the SPICe+ (INC-32) form. By cross-referencing PAN databases, checking DIN eligibility, and formatting registered office proofs perfectly, we eliminate typographical errors that typically cause frustrating ROC resubmission delays, ensuring first-pass approval.

Strategic Authorized Capital Advisory

Determining your initial Authorized Share Capital is a delicate balance. Set it too low, and you'll immediately face high fees to increase it during your first seed round. Set it too high, and you pay unnecessary upfront government stamp duty. We analyze your 12-to-18-month funding roadmap to recommend the exact optimal capital structure that minimizes immediate costs while accommodating your immediate growth.

ESOP Implementation Framework

Attracting top-tier talent in the startup ecosystem often requires offering Employee Stock Ownership Plans. A Private Limited Company is the only structure that efficiently supports this. As part of our premium advisory, we structure your initial cap table to accommodate a future ESOP pool seamlessly, ensuring you are ready to incentivize your founding team.

Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit

Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
Ngo Csr 1 Filing Statutory Filing	₹0 (No government fee)	Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator
Total Government Fee	No fee	(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

›**PAN** of the entity. — **PAN** of the entity.
›**Registration certificate** (Society / Trust / Section 8 Company). — **Registration certificate** (Society / Trust / Section 8 Company).
›**12A/12AB certificate** under Income-Tax Act (mandatory). — **12A/12AB certificate** under Income-Tax Act (mandatory).
›**NGO Darpan Unique ID** — registration with NITI Aayog (pre-requisite). — **NGO Darpan Unique ID** — registration with NITI Aayog (pre-requisite).
›**MOA / Trust Deed / Bye-laws** of the entity. — **MOA / Trust Deed / Bye-laws** of the entity.
›**Board Resolution** authorising the signatory. — **Board Resolution** authorising the signatory.
›**PAN + Aadhaar** of the authorised signatory. — **PAN + Aadhaar** of the authorised signatory.
›**Address proof** of registered office. — **Address proof** of registered office.
›**Email ID and mobile number** of the entity (active for OTP). — **Email ID and mobile number** of the entity (active for OTP).

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

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Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Verify that the entity holds **12A/12AB** and **NGO Darpan Unique ID**.
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Compile PAN, registration certificate, MOA / Trust Deed, NGO Darpan ID, address proof.
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Create / log into MCA V3 portal — https://www.mca.gov.in → "Form CSR-1".
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Fill Form CSR-1 — entity details, registered office, NGO Darpan ID, 12A/12AB details, MOA objects.
5
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **System**
**System**: OTP-based verification of authorised signatory's mobile number and email.
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Upload documents; self-attest by authorised signatory.
7
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **System**
**System**: CSR-1 submission auto-processed — **CSR Registration Number (CRN)** generated immediately — format "CSR000000000000" (12 digits).
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Download Form CSR-1 acknowledgement; share CRN with companies seeking CSR funding.
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Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Brief customer on annual filing of Form CSR-2 (by the funding company, not the NGO) and maintenance of separate bank account for CSR funds.

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh)	`One-time mandatory`	Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit
First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers	`5-year tenure`	Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors
Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling	`Annual`	Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually)
Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling	`Annual`	Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually)
Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation	`Annual`	Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A)	One-time mandatory	₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh)
First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1)	5-year tenure	Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers
Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4)	Annual	₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling
Annual Return (Form MGT-7)	Annual	₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling
Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC)	Annual	₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

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Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofs
Why: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.
Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
2
Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leases
Why: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.
Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
3
Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity code
Why: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.
Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.

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Is Form CSR-1 mandatory for an NGO to receive CSR funds?

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Is 12A/12AB registration required before Form CSR-1?

What is Form CSR-2 and who files it?

Is there a 3-year existence requirement for receiving CSR funds?

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Can a Section 8 company receive CSR funds from a foreign company's Indian subsidiary?

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