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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.