Regulatory Services · CSR-1 Registration

CSR-1 Registration register your NGO with the MCA to receive corporate CSR funding.

Filing Form CSR-1 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs is mandatory for any trust, society, or Section 8 Company that wishes to undertake CSR projects on behalf of corporates, generating a unique CSR registration number.

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Since 2021, every entity seeking to implement corporate social responsibility projects funded by a company must be registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs by filing Form CSR-1, obtaining a unique CSR Registration Number.

Eligible entities include Section 8 Companies, registered public trusts, and registered societies with 12A and 80G registration, established with the objective of undertaking CSR activities and with a reasonable track record.

At Beyonte Compliances, we verify eligibility, prepare the digitally signed Form CSR-1 with a practising professional's certification, and complete the filing with the Registrar of Companies.

What Our Registration Service Covers

Eligibility Verification

Verifying the entity's structure, 12A/80G status, and track record against CSR-1 eligibility.

Form CSR-1 Preparation

Preparing Form CSR-1 with organisational and governing body details.

Professional Certification

Coordinating certification of the form by a practising Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Cost Accountant.

DSC Coordination

Arranging Digital Signature Certificates for the authorised signatory and certifying professional.

MCA Portal Filing

Filing Form CSR-1 on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal.

CSR Registration Number

Following up until the unique CSR Registration Number is generated.

Document Compilation

Compiling trust deed, society certificate, or MOA/AOA along with 12A and 80G proofs.

Corporate Partnership Readiness

Ensuring documentation is ready to be shared with prospective CSR-funding corporates.

Our Process

1

Eligibility Check

Confirming the entity type and 12A/80G status meet CSR-1 requirements.

2

Document Compilation

Gathering registration certificates, governing documents, and PAN details.

3

Form CSR-1 Preparation

Preparing the form with organisational details for professional certification.

4

Certification & DSC Filing

Obtaining certification from a practising professional and filing with DSC.

5

CSR Registration Number

Receiving the unique CSR Registration Number from the MCA.

Why It Matters

Mandatory to legally receive and implement corporate CSR funds
Unique CSR Registration Number improves credibility with corporates
Opens access to a wider pool of CSR-funding companies
One-time registration process with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Professional certification adds a layer of verified compliance
Complements existing 12A, 80G, and Darpan registrations
Supports long-term institutional partnerships with corporates
Strengthens the NGO's overall regulatory standing

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Since April 2021, any entity implementing CSR projects funded by a company must be registered with the MCA through Form CSR-1.
Section 8 Companies, registered public trusts, and registered societies with 12A and 80G registration and an established CSR track record are eligible.
Yes, the form must be digitally signed and certified by a practising Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Cost Accountant.
Yes, CSR-1 registration is filed once and generates a permanent CSR Registration Number, subject to any changes being updated as required.

Get CSR-1 registered and open to corporate funding.

Talk to our team about eligibility and filing Form CSR-1 for your NGO.