CSR-1 Registration on MCA21 V3 portal under Companies Act 2013 Section 135 + CSR Rules 2014 — mandatory since 1 April 2021 for NGOs (Section 8 / Trust / Society) to receive corporate CSR funds.
CSR-1 Registration on MCA21 V3 portal under Companies Act 2013 Section 135 + CSR Rules 2014 — mandatory since 1 April 2021 for NGOs (Section 8 / Trust / Society) to receive corporate CSR funds. Requires 12A + 80G + 3-year track record. Schedule VII activity mapping. Senior counsel supervised — FREE government fee, only DSC + professional fees apply.
CSR Registration in Ghaziabad is a critical service for individuals, entrepreneurs, and enterprises operating in Uttar Pradesh. At Nyaya Grah, we deliver this service under the direct supervision of senior counsel — never juniors masquerading — with complete process transparency and a binding money-back guarantee.
Ghaziabad, with its 18L+ active businesses and ₹22L+ economic footprint, demands legal infrastructure that is both fast and accurate. Uttar Pradesh's jurisdictional nuances — including a stamp duty of 7% and ₹2,500/yr professional tax — require local expertise that our team brings to every engagement.
Whether you are filing your first application, navigating a complex matter, or seeking specialist counsel, our practice in Ghaziabad ensures every submission carries the imprimatur of seasoned review. We handle the regulatory machinery — you focus on your business.
Everything required to complete your CSR Registration in Ghaziabad — bundled into a single fixed fee.
A structured four-step process designed to be transparent, predictable, and accountable at every stage.
Free 30-min consultation with senior partner. Clear quote, timeline, document checklist.
Day 0Signed engagement letter with fixed fee. Document collection begins.
Day 1Eligibility check · 12A/80G prerequisite verification · 3-year track record compilation · Schedule VII mapping · DSC · Board Resolution · CSR-1 filing on MCA21 V3 · MCA query response.
Day 2-7CSR Registration Number · CSR-1 Certificate · dedicated CSR bank account setup · utilisation reporting template · impact assessment readiness brief · annual compliance calendar · 30-day support.
FinalA typical checklist. Our team will customize this list during the consultation based on your specific case.
Jurisdictional details relevant to your CSR Registration in Ghaziabad.
Fixed professional fees. Government charges quoted separately and disclosed in the engagement letter.
| Component | What's Included | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| CSR Registration · Professional FeesSenior counsel · End-to-end service | All work above | ₹5999Fixed |
| Government FeesAuthority charges, filing fees | Pass-through | At ActualsReceipts shared |
| Stamp Duty (if applicable)Uttar Pradesh rate: 7% | As per state | At ActualsQuoted upfront |
| GST on Professional Fees18% as per Indian GST | Statutory | 18%On professional fee |
All fees are disclosed in writing on the engagement letter before commencement. Money-back guarantee if we miss the quoted timeline.
Answers to questions most often posed by our clients in Uttar Pradesh.
Our professional fee for CSR Registration in Ghaziabad starts at ₹5999, all-inclusive. Government fees, stamp duty (7% in Uttar Pradesh), and 18% GST are billed separately at actuals. The complete fee breakdown is disclosed in writing on the engagement letter before work begins.
The standard timeline for CSR Registration is 7-10 working days. We provide a written timeline on the engagement letter — if we miss it for reasons attributable to us, our professional fee is fully refunded (binding guarantee).
Yes. End-to-end. From document preparation to final filing with ROC Kanpur and follow-up till certificate issuance — every step is handled by our team in Ghaziabad. You will receive real-time updates via WhatsApp at every milestone.
You will speak to a senior partner with 15+ years of practice. We do not have juniors masquerading as senior counsel. Every consultation, strategic decision, and material communication is conducted by a partner. Routine execution may be delegated to qualified associates — but oversight remains with the partner throughout.
A typical checklist includes PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, and service-specific documents. The complete list is customized during your free consultation. We accept digital scans (PDF/JPG) — physical visits to our office are not required.
We serve clients across Uttar Pradesh and all of India — 1,219+ cities. Our jurisdictional expertise for Uttar Pradesh includes specific knowledge of ROC Kanpur procedures, Uttar Pradesh stamp duty (7%), and applicable state schemes such as UP MSME, Nivesh Mitra.
Simply call +91 7878407950 or message us on WhatsApp. Your first 30-min consultation is complimentary, conducted directly with the senior partner relevant to your matter. You will leave the call with full clarity on cost, timeline, and process — with no obligation to proceed.
Every engagement at Nyaya Grah is grounded in the relevant statute. For founders and counsel reviewing this matter, here is the foundation.
MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA) — administers CSR Rules + CSR-1 registration via MCA21 V3 portal. Registrar of Companies (ROC) — oversight of CSR-1 filings + verification. Audit oversight: ICAI for CSR audits. CSR-2 disclosures filed by paying companies. Form CSR-1 is filed by RECEIVING ENTITY (NGO/Trust/Society/Section 8) to register itself as a CSR Implementing Agency.
mca.gov.in (MCA21 V3) — CSR-1 form filing. Direct link: mca.gov.in/MinistryV2/csr.html for CSR information. DSC-based filing. SRN (Service Request Number) generated post-submission. Implementing Agency CSR Registration Number (CSR-XX-XXXXX-2021 format) issued.
CSR-1 mandatory since 1 April 2021 — comprehensive overhaul of CSR Rules 2014. CSR Rules amendments 2022 introduced CSR-2 form (annual filing by paying companies). Impact assessment mandatory for projects > ₹1 Cr OR companies with CSR > ₹10 Cr. Sub-granting prohibited. Schedule VII expanded to include R&D in pharmaceuticals/healthcare/COVID-19/PM CARES contributions. Government CSR portal (csr.gov.in) maintains transparency database. Penalty enforcement tightened — MCA scrutinising both paying companies + receiving NGOs. CSR-1 numbers now scannable on MCA21 by paying companies for verification.
No vague timelines. Here's the actual phase-wise breakdown for CSR Registration in Ghaziabad.
CSR-1 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (Rule 4(1)(a)-(d) CSR Rules): Implementing agency must be ANY of: (a) SECTION 8 COMPANY (established by company/group of companies — captive) — minimum 3 years track record requirement WAIVED, (b) Section 8 Company / Registered Public Trust / Registered Society with 12A + 80G — MUST have minimum 3 YEAR TRACK RECORD of undertaking similar activities, (c) Entity established under Act of Parliament / State legislature, (d) Section 8 Company / Trust / Society established by Central/State government. Audit: 12A + 80G certificates, 3-year financial statements, activity reports.
For NON-captive implementing agencies: compile EVIDENCE of 3-year similar activity track record — audited financials (3 years), activity reports, beneficiary lists, project documentation, photographs, third-party recognitions, government program participation. Critical for CSR-1 approval. Recent entities (< 3 years) typically rejected unless established by Central/State Govt or Company under S.8.
Authorized Signatory of NGO (typically Chairperson/Secretary/Trustee) requires Class-3 DSC for CSR-1 filing on MCA21 V3 portal. DSC eMudhra / Sify / nCode with video KYC. NGO's details on MCA portal updated. Authorized representative signs off on CSR-1 form digitally.
CSR-1 FORM submitted on MCA21 V3 portal. Sections: (a) Basic details of entity (name, registration type, address, PAN), (b) Type of entity (Section 8 / Trust / Society / Central-State established), (c) 12A + 80G registration details, (d) Banking details (preferably separate CSR designated account), (e) Activities undertaken with track record, (f) Sectoral classification (per Schedule VII), (g) DSC-signed declaration. CBDT-MCA data verification automatic. Government fee: ₹0 (FREE filing).
MCA scrutiny of CSR-1 application: matching with 12A/80G database, track record verification, sectoral activity match with Schedule VII. Possible clarification queries via portal. Approval typically 7-15 days. CSR REGISTRATION NUMBER issued (format: CSR-XX-XXXXX-2021/22). Certificate downloadable from MCA21. Now eligible to receive corporate CSR funds from S.135-applicable companies.
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| Component | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Government / MCA fee | ₹0 | CSR-1 filing is FREE on MCA21 V3 portal |
| DSC (Digital Signature) — Class 3 | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 | For authorized signatory; 2-year validity |
| Professional fee — CSR-1 advisory + filing | ₹5,999 – ₹14,999 | Document compilation + MCA filing + query response |
| Track record documentation compilation | ₹2,500 – ₹7,500 | For 3-year activity proof + audited financial collation |
| Pre-requisite — 12A registration (if not already done) | ₹14,999+ | Separate engagement; must be obtained first |
| Pre-requisite — 80G registration (if not already done) | ₹19,999+ | Separate engagement; must be obtained first |
| Annual compliance for CSR funds received | ₹14,999 – ₹49,999/yr | Utilisation reporting, impact assessment, audit |
| Impact assessment (for projects > ₹1 Cr) | ₹49,999+ | Third-party impact assessment mandatory |
Total estimate from 5999 · final fee depends on entity size, document readiness, and city-specific stamp duty (see local jurisdiction above).
From hundreds of engagements, here are the patterns that cause founders and businesses to come back to us in distress. Avoid these and you've already won 70% of the matter.
CSR-1 REQUIRES existing 12A + 80G registrations (verified during MCA scrutiny). Apply 12A first → wait for approval → apply 80G → wait for approval → THEN apply CSR-1. Common mistake: rushing CSR-1 without prior approvals = rejection. 12A/80G + CSR-1 sequential mandatory.
CSR-1 Rule 4(1)(b) requires NON-CAPTIVE implementing agencies to have MINIMUM 3 YEARS of SIMILAR activity track record. New entities < 3 years REJECTED unless: (a) captive Section 8 (established by funding company), (b) Central/State Government-established. Don't apply if you don't have 3-year record.
CSR funds can ONLY be spent on Schedule VII activities: education, health, gender equality, environment, rural development, slum development, war veterans, sports, R&D, etc. Activities OUTSIDE Schedule VII = ineligible for CSR funds. Verify your objects + activities map to Schedule VII categories before applying.
Since April 2021, NGOs MUST have CSR-1 registration to receive CSR funds. If a corporate transfers CSR funds to non-registered NGO, the COMPANY'S CSR claim is DISALLOWED + must re-spend. Result: corporate stops funding your NGO. Even past funds may be questioned by their auditors.
CSR-1 (filed by NGO) = REGISTRATION to receive CSR funds. CSR-2 (filed by COMPANY) = REPORT on CSR activities undertaken/funded. NGOs only file CSR-1; corporates file CSR-2 about their CSR spends. Different forms, different filers, different purposes.
Best practice: maintain SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNT for CSR receipts to ensure auditable utilisation. Mixed accounts create traceability issues + impact assessment difficulties + audit concerns. Some companies INSIST on dedicated CSR account before disbursement.
CSR-1 form requires SECTORAL CLASSIFICATION (per Schedule VII activity). Wrong classification limits which companies can use your NGO for their CSR (companies often target specific sectors). Choose accurately + comprehensively (multiple sectors allowed).
After receiving CSR funds, NGO must provide UTILISATION REPORTS to the donating company. For projects > ₹1 Cr: IMPACT ASSESSMENT mandatory by independent agency. Missing reports = donor company's S.135 compliance affected = future funding stopped.
Post-2021 amendments: CSR-receiving NGO CANNOT sub-grant funds to other NGOs (similar to FCRA restriction). All CSR activities must be DIRECTLY UNDERTAKEN by the registered entity. Violation = CSR-1 cancellation + return of funds.
Separate compliance regimes: FCRA = foreign donations (MHA), CSR = corporate Indian funds (MCA). FCRA accounts at SBI Main Branch New Delhi cannot accept CSR funds. Separate bank accounts + accounting required. Mixing = both regimes violated.
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