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CSR-1 · MCA Registration · Implementing Agency

CSR-1 Registration your gateway to receiving CSR funds.

End-to-end CSR-1 registration services in Mumbai and across India — Form CSR-1 filing on the MCA portal for NGOs, public trusts, registered societies, and Section 8 companies to obtain a CSR Registration Number and become an eligible CSR implementing agency.

CSR-1 registration is mandatory for any entity that wishes to undertake Corporate Social Responsibility activities and receive CSR funding from companies. Since 1 April 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has required every CSR implementing agency to file Form CSR-1 and obtain a unique CSR Registration Number. Without this number, an NGO, trust, or society cannot legally receive CSR contributions from any company governed by Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013.

Form CSR-1, formally titled the Registration of Entities for Undertaking CSR Activities, is filed electronically on the MCA portal and is digitally signed by the entity's authorised signatory and certified by a practising Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Cost Accountant. On successful filing, the system generates a CSR Registration Number in the format CSRXXXXXXXX, which the entity must quote on every CSR engagement, agreement, and utilisation report.

Our CSR-1 registration practice handles the entire process for NGOs, public charitable trusts, registered societies, and Section 8 companies — eligibility verification, collation of incorporation and statutory documents, validation of 12A and 80G registrations, digital signature setup, accurate preparation and certification of Form CSR-1, and resolution of any portal errors or resubmission queries. We ensure your CSR-1 registration is completed cleanly so your organisation is fully eligible to partner with corporates on CSR projects.

Our CSR-1 Registration Services

01

Eligibility Verification

Assessment of entity type and the three-year track record requirement for CSR-1 registration eligibility.

02

Document Collation

Gathering of PAN, registration certificate, trust deed or MOA, 12A and 80G certificates, and signatory KYC.

03

Form CSR-1 Filing

Accurate preparation and online filing of Form CSR-1 on the MCA portal with professional certification.

04

Digital Signature Setup

Procurement and registration of digital signature certificate for the authorised signatory of the entity.

05

NGO & Trust Registration

CSR-1 filing for NGOs, public charitable trusts, registered societies, and Section 8 companies.

06

CSR Number Issuance

Tracking of form processing and delivery of the generated CSR Registration Number in CSRXXXXXXXX format.

07

Resubmission Support

Resolution of MCA portal errors, resubmission queries, and correction of rejected CSR-1 applications.

08

12A & 80G Advisory

Guidance on 12A and 80G registration that strengthens the entity's CSR-1 application and donor appeal.

Our CSR-1 Filing Workflow

1

Eligibility Check

Confirmation of entity type, track record, and statutory registrations required for CSR-1 filing.

2

Document Prep

Collection and verification of PAN, registration certificate, 12A, 80G, and authorised signatory details.

3

DSC & Drafting

Digital signature setup and accurate drafting of Form CSR-1 with all required attachments.

4

Certify & File

Professional certification by a practising CA, CS, or CMA and online filing on the MCA portal.

5

CSR Number

Generation of the CSR Registration Number and handover of the registration acknowledgement.

Benefits of CSR-1 Registration

Legal eligibility to receive CSR funds from companies
Unique CSR Registration Number from the MCA
Ability to partner with corporates on CSR projects
Greater credibility with companies and donors
Access to a wider funding base for social work
Compliance with the CSR Rules and Section 135
Stronger profile for grant and CSR proposals
One-time registration with no government fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Form CSR-1 is the registration form filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs by entities that intend to undertake CSR activities and receive CSR funding from companies. From 1 April 2021, only entities registered through Form CSR-1 and holding a valid CSR Registration Number are eligible to act as CSR implementing agencies.

CSR-1 registration can be obtained by a Section 8 company, a registered public trust, or a registered society having an established track record of at least three years in undertaking similar activities, as well as entities established by the Central or State Government. Entities set up by a company under Section 8, trust, or society do not require the three-year track record.

Documents include the PAN of the entity, registration certificate (Section 8 incorporation certificate, trust deed, or society registration certificate), 12A and 80G certificates where applicable, details and digital signature of the authorised signatory, and certification by a practising professional such as a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Cost Accountant.

There is no government filing fee for Form CSR-1. However, the form must be digitally signed by the entity's authorised signatory and certified by a practising professional, whose professional charges and digital signature certificate costs apply.

Once Form CSR-1 is correctly filed and digitally signed on the MCA portal, the CSR Registration Number, in the format CSRXXXXXXXX, is generated electronically and is generally available within a few working days, subject to successful processing of the form.

Get Your CSR Registration Number

If your NGO, trust, or Section 8 company wants to receive CSR funds, talk to our team for a fast, professionally certified CSR-1 registration process.

Apply for CSR-1 Registration or call +91 9819 000 511