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CSR-1 Registration – Start Accepting CSR Funds Legally

Register Your NGO to Receive CSR Contributions from Companies in India

Is your NGO, trust, or society looking to receive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds? Filing Form CSR-1 with the MCA is mandatory to become eligible for CSR funding under the Companies Act, 2013.
At Legal Setup India, we provide seamless, 100% online CSR-1 Registration services – with expert documentation support, end-to-end compliance assistance, and affordable pricing to help your organization access corporate partnerships legally and confidently

What is CSR-1 Registration?

CSR-1 (Corporate Social Responsibility Registration) is a mandatory registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for all NGOs, Trusts, Societies, and Section 8 companies seeking to receive CSR funds from companies under the Companies Act, 2013.
From 1st April 2021, only organizations with CSR-1 Registration and approval can receive CSR contributions from corporates.

 Key Benefits of CSR-1 Registration

✔️ Eligible to receive CSR funds from private/public companies


✔️ Boost your NGO’s credibility & trust among corporates


✔️ Required for CSR partnerships and project proposals


✔️ Strengthens NGO visibility on the MCA CSR portal


✔️ Online process with quick approval

Who Can Apply for CSR-1 Registration?

  • Section 8 Companies

 

  • Registered Societies

 

  • Registered Public Charitable Trusts

 

  • Must have 12A & 80G Registration under the Income Tax Act

***The organization must be at least 3 years old (with exceptions for Section 8 companies promoted by Govt.).

Documents Required for CSR-1 Registration

  • PAN Card of NGO
     

  • Registration Certificate (Trust Deed / Society Registration / COI)
     

  • 12A & 80G Approval Copy
     

  • NGO DARPAN ID
     

  • Details of Governing Body / Key Functionaries
     

  • DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) of Authorized Person
     

  • Email ID and Mobile Number

CSR-1 Registration Process with Legal Setup India

  1. Document Collection & Verification
     

  2. Preparation & Filing of CSR-1 Form on MCA Portal
     

  3. Signing with DSC
     

  4. MCA Approval & CSR-1 Acknowledgment

***Timeline: 3–5 Working Days
***Mode: 100% Online (PAN India)

Professional Fees for CSR-1 Registration

Service

CSR-1 Registration Only


DARPAN + CSR-1 Combo

Fees (INR)

₹4,999/-


₹6,999/-

Fees (INR)

***Includes documentation support, MCA filing, and expert consultancy.

Why Choose Legal Setup India?

✔️100% Approval Guarantee
 

✔️End-to-End Compliance Support
 

✔️Served 100+ NGOs Across India
 

✔️Secure & Hassle-Free Process
 

✔️Trusted Legal Partner for NGO Compliance

***Processing Time: 3–5 Working Days

Our CSR Services Available Across

Ahmedabad | Mumbai | Delhi | Pune | Bengaluru | Hyderabad | Lucknow | Chennai | Indore | Jaipur | PAN India

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Start CSR-1 Registration Today – Let Corporates Support Your Cause!

Unlock your NGO's potential to raise CSR funding legally and confidently.

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