One wrong move costs you
your licence to operate.
Operating as a foreign NGO in India means navigating FCRA, compliance requirements, and a legal environment that changes faster than most advisories can track.
FCRA is not just paperwork. It is your permission to exist.
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act governs how international NGOs receive and utilise foreign funds in India. The Ministry of Home Affairs administers it with increasing scrutiny. Cancellations, suspensions, and show-cause notices have increased substantially.
Most international NGOs discover their compliance gap only when enforcement has already begun. By that point, your operations are frozen, your Indian partners are under pressure, and the legal response needs to be both immediate and correct.
We have handled FCRA proceedings at every stage — from registration to enforcement defence. We know what the Ministry is looking for, what triggers investigation, and what it takes to restore operational status.
FCRA Registration & Renewal
New FCRA registrations, prior permission applications, and five-year renewals — handled precisely, with the documentation and timing that the Ministry of Home Affairs requires.
FCRA Compliance Audit
We review your current compliance posture — account designations, utilisation reporting, sub-granting arrangements — and identify exposure before the regulator does.
MHA Show-Cause & Enforcement Response
If you have received a show-cause notice, suspension notice, or cancellation order, you need an advocate who has handled these proceedings. Speed and precision are everything at this stage.
Programme Structure Advisory
How you receive, hold, and deploy foreign contribution determines your regulatory risk. We advise on programme structures that achieve your mission without triggering compliance exposure.
CSR Partnership Compliance
Foreign foundations partnering with Indian implementing organisations face a distinct set of FCRA and CSR compliance questions. We map the obligations on both sides.
Regulatory Strategy for India Expansion
For international NGOs planning to deepen their India operations, we provide a clear-eyed assessment of the regulatory path — including the political context that most legal advisors avoid.
“In FCRA proceedings, timeliness is everything. A correct response filed one day late can cost you the registration entirely. This is not an area where you want to be finding your advocate.”
Tell us your situation. We'll tell you your exposure — and your options.
A 30-minute call. Whether you are registering for the first time, preparing for renewal, or responding to enforcement, we will give you a direct assessment of where you stand and what needs to happen next.
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