Validity of FCRA registration certificates
The Central Government issued Public Notice dated 28th March 2025,F.No.II/21022/23(22)/2020-FCRA-II. The Government has extended the validity of FCRA registration certificates for certain entities.
- Entities whose validity was extended until March 31, 2025, and whose renewal applications are pending, now have their validity extended until June 30, 2025, or until their renewal application is processed (whichever is earlier).
- FCRA entities with a 5-year validity expiring between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, who have applied or will apply for renewal before expiry, will also have their validity extended until June 30, 2025, or until their renewal application is processed (whichever is earlier).
Please note that if a renewal application is refused, the registration is deemed expired on the date of refusal. In this case the association cannot receive or utilize foreign contributions.
Please note person can receive foreign contribution only if he obtain the FCRA registration/prior permission from the Central Government.