CSR Registration with the Ministry of Corporate affairs is important for all the NGO’s irrespective of Trust, Society or Section 8 Company to get CSR funds from corporates. CSR Registration is not only important but also mandatory for NGO who want to act as an implementing agency for CSR activities. The objective behind bringing all the NGO’s under one umbrella is to implement an efficient monitoring system of CSR spending. CSR-1 registration is completely online and can be done only with certification of Practicing CA, CS or CMA. It takes only 2 days to get the CSR registration online & cost only Rs. 2,500/-. Post CSR registration and approval, NGO's can apply for registration on CSR Exchange Portal after 30 days from the date of approval.

CSR-1 Approval Letter

Form CSR-1 or “eForm CSR-1” is a registration form for getting CSR funding. It is termed as Form for “Registration of Entities for undertaking CSR Activities in India ”. Form CSR-1 shall be signed and submitted electronically by the entity.

It should be verified digitally by a practising professional like Chartered Accountant or a Company Secretary, or a Cost Accountant. All entities who are intending to undertake CSR projects have to file this Form on the MCA portal.

Some of the benefits of CSR-1 registration are:

Enhanced public image
High authenticity of NGO
Ease in undertaking CSR activities
Entitled to receive Grants & Donation from companies

12AB & 80G Registration Order Copy
PAN Card of the NGO
Email ID and Mobile Number
DSC of chairperson & his PAN number
Details of members of the organisation
Registration Certificate in case of Section 8 Company
Trust Deed in case of a registered Trust
Memorandum in case of a registered Society

Form CSR-1 need to be digitally signed by following persons:

Any one of the Directors of Section 8 Company
Any one of trustees of Registered Trust
By Chairperson/Secretary in case of Registered Society
Authorized Signatory in case of an entity established under an Act of Parliament or State Legislature
A Practising Professional like Chartered Accountant in Practice or a Cost Accountant in Practice or Company Secretary in Practice

Filing on MCA Portal

Inspection of the Form

Approval Letter from MCA

The fees of filing eForm CSR-1 is ₹2,999 Only but the cost may vary depending on the availability of chairperson's valid DSC.

If the chairperson has valid DSC, then the fee would be ₹2,999 Only.
If the chairperson does not have a valid DSC, then it would be ₹2,000(for DSC) + ₹2,999 (Filing Fee) = ₹4,999 Only.

The total time this process would take is around 2-3 working days.

FAQs for CSR-1 Registration in Mumbai

How to apply for CSR-1 registration in Mumbai?

To apply for CSR-1 registration in Mumbai, eligible NGOs, Section 8 companies, or charitable trusts must file the CSR-1 form on the MCA portal. Submit essential documents such as PAN, registration certificate, and the digital signature of the authorized signatory. After verification, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issues a CSR registration number, allowing your organization to receive CSR funds from registered companies.

Why should NGOs file Form CSR-1?

As per the MCA notification effective from April 1, 2021, CSR funding is available only to NGOs registered with the Central Government by filing Form CSR-1.

What documentation do we need to attach with Form CSR-1 as an NGO?

For filing Form CSR-1, an NGO needs its registration certificate, PAN, details of members, and DSC of the director or authorized person. The following attachments are also required:

Company CSR Policy
Company CSR Report
Company Sustainability Report
Details of subsidiary(s) included in Part B
Details of other entity(s) included in Part B

Is 12A & 80G mandatory for CSR Registration?

Yes, it is mandatory that an NGO must be registered under Section 12A and Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Can a newly registered NGO apply for CSR Registration?

No, an entity eligible for filing Form CSR-1 must be at least three years old.

What would happen if NGOs fail to file Form CSR-1?

If NGOs or CSR implementing agencies do not file Form CSR-1, they will not be eligible to receive CSR funding. From April 1, 2021, registration with the Central Government is mandatory to get CSR funds.

How can NGOs file Form CSR-1?

Filing Form CSR-1 is completely online. All required documents and mandatory attachments must be verified and digitally signed by a practicing CA, CS, or Cost Accountant. It is submitted on the MCA portal using the DSC of the chairperson and the professional.

Our NGO is registered under Section 12A and 80G but not re-registered. Can we still file Form CSR-1?

Existing NGOs registered under Section 12A and 80G must apply for re-registration under both sections. Until the due date, existing registrations remain valid, and organizations can file Form CSR-1 on the MCA portal to receive CSR funding.