The FCRA was enacted with the primary purpose of regulating the inflow of foreign contributions and ensuring that the received foreign contributions are not utilized for illegal purposes. All charitable organizations in India receiving foreign contributions come under the purview of this Act.
Foreign Contribution and Regulation Act 2010 (FCRA) is enacted with the following objects:
- To regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality by certain individuals or associations or companies and
- To prohibit acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality for any activities detrimental to national interest and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Services in FCRA Includes
- Annual Filing
- Various Intimations as required under law.
- Application for seeking prior permission to accept foreign Hospitality
- Application for seeking permission for transfer of foreign contribution.