CSR-1 Registration in India

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a mandatory compliance requirement for eligible companies under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. Companies that meet certain criteria are required to allocate 2% of their average net annual profits from the preceding three financial years towards CSR initiatives. The eligibility criteria include:

 

Net Worth : Companies with a net worth of ₹500 crores or more.

 

Turnover : Companies with a turnover of ₹1,000 crores or more.

 

Net Profit : Companies with a net profit of ₹5 crores or more during the immediately preceding financial year.

Our NGO CSR-1 FILING service includes :

 

Consultation with our experts

 

Eligibility check for CSR-1

 

Drafting of the application

 

Professional certification

 

Filing of the CSR-1 form with the ROC

 

Approval of the CSR-1 form

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Eligibility for CSR-1 Filing with the ROC
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To be eligible for NGO CSR-1 FILING, NGOs must meet the following criteria:

 

Registered NGO : The applicant must be a registered NGO, such as a Section 8 company, trust, or society, or an NGO established by the Central or State Government.

 

Experience of NGOs : NGOs should have conducted at least three years of permitted social activities.

 

12A and 80G Registration : NGOs must be registered under sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Stepwise Process of Online CSR Registration
 

Documentation : Documentation is critical for the approval or rejection of the CSR-1 form. It’s advisable to gather all necessary documents in advance to avoid issues later.

 

Prepare CSR-1 E-form : The CSR-1 form is a digital PDF form available on the MCA website. Fill it out carefully and attach the certificates of the trust/society/Section 8 company. The e-form must be signed with the Digital Signature of the authorized directors/trustees/secretaries.

 

Certification by CA/CS/CMA : The CSR-1 form, duly signed by the authorized representative, must be certified for eligibility for CSR registration with the ROC by a practicing Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Cost & Management Accountant.

 

Submission of Form CSR-1 : Once the CSR-1 form is filled, signed, and certified, it can be submitted online through the MCA portal. The MCA will provide a receipt with a trackable SRN number as acknowledgment of the CSR-1 filing.

 

Issuance of CSR Registration Number : After submission, the ROC will thoroughly examine the application. Upon successful verification, a unique CSR Registration Number will be issued to the NGO, enabling it to undertake CSR activities in India.