CSR‑1 Registration

Register your NGO as a CSR implementing agency under Form CSR‑1
(as mandated by Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 & Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014)

CSR‑1 Registration

What is CSR‑1 Registration?

Under the Companies Act, 2013 (Section 135) and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, every company meeting specified net worth, turnover, or profit thresholds is required to spend a minimum percentage of its profits on CSR activities. To ensure transparency and proper channelling of these CSR funds, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) introduced Form CSR‑1. Through this form, an NGO or trust that intends to act as an implementing agency for CSR projects must register with the MCA and obtain a unique CSR Registration Number. This is mandatory before any company can disburse CSR funds to such an organisation.

Key Provisions

  • Mandatory for NGOs seeking to receive CSR funds from companies (effective from April 2021).
  • Electronic filing of Form CSR‑1 on the MCA portal.
  • The form is simple and requires details of the NGO, its Directors/Trustees, and the CSR activities proposed.
  • Once filed, the MCA issues a CSR Registration Number that is valid for a specified period.
  • Helps companies identify eligible CSR implementation agencies.

Documents Required

  • Registration certificate of the NGO (trust deed / society registration / section 8 company).
  • PAN card of the NGO.
  • Details of the Board of Directors/Managing Committee/Trustees.
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorised signatory.
  • Brief description of past CSR or social activities (if any).

File Form CSR‑1

We'll prepare and file your Form CSR‑1 with the MCA to obtain your CSR Registration Number.

CSR‑1 Registration Process

Obtain your CSR Registration Number in a few simple steps.

1. Documentation & Verification

We collect and verify all necessary documents, including registration certificate, PAN, and DSC of the authorised signatory.

2. Filling Form CSR‑1

Our team prepares the online form with accurate details of your organisation, its objectives, and the CSR activities you intend to carry out.

3. Submission to MCA

The form is digitally signed and submitted on the MCA portal. We track the application and respond to any queries.

4. CSR Registration Number

Upon approval, the MCA issues the CSR Registration Number. Your NGO is now eligible to receive CSR funds from companies.