Foreign Contribution Regulation Law Manual

The Foreign Contribution Regulation Law Manual is a comprehensive legal guide that provides in-depth coverage of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) as amended by the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020, along with its associated rules, notifications, guidelines, and judicial interpretations.

This manual is helpful for NGOs, legal practitioners, compliance professionals, and academicians seeking clarity and precision in the regulatory framework governing foreign contributions in India.

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition & amended up to 21st November 2024. It covers amended & updated text of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Laws, including:

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
Text of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, as amended by Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules (FCRR)
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, as amended by the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2023
Foreign Contribution (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or Presentations) Rules, 2012
Notifications issued under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010
Guidelines and Circulars
Guidelines issued under section 36(1)(a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 ? Implementation of the provisions of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
Guidelines for consideration of proposals for acceptance of foreign hospitality under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
Standard Operating Procedures (‘SOP’) to open and operate the ‘FCRA Account’ as provided under section 17(1) of the amended Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 with SBI, New Delhi Main Branch in terms of FCRA Amendment Act, 2020
Advisory for Compliance by FCRA NGOs/Associations with the amended provisions in FCRA, 2010 and FCRR, 2011
FAQs on FCRA, 2010
Advisory to NGOs on Foreign Funding
FCRA Account
Unique ID of NGOs Receiving Foreign Contributions
Charters
Submission of Applications for Revision of Orders under section 32 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, read with rule 20 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011
Introduction to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) related transaction code in NEFT and RTGS systems
Extension of the validity of FCRA registration certificates
Denial/Refusal of Applications of Registration and Renewal ? Reasons for denial/refusal
Case Laws Digest
The book also covers a Guide/Short Commentary on FCRA (35+ Pages), including:

Foreign Contribution
Exemptions from Restrictions on Accepting Foreign Contributions
Restrictions on Acceptance of Foreign Hospitality
Restrictions on Social or Cultural Organisations
Registration for Accepting Foreign Contributions
Other Provisions of FCRA
Offences & Penalties
Powers of Central Government
Procedures under FCRA