FCRA Return Services — Utilisation Reported, Registration Protected.
Holding FCRA registration means filing an annual return every year, without exception — even in a year with no foreign contribution received. We handle the filing and the underlying reconciliation.
Contact UsEvery organisation holding FCRA registration or prior permission must file an annual return in Form FC-4 for each financial year, reporting foreign contributions received, their sources, how the funds were utilised, and the closing balance — this filing is mandatory even in a year where no foreign contribution was actually received, in which case a NIL return is still required.
The return must be based on audited accounts specific to the foreign contribution — a separate set of books and a designated FCRA bank account are required to be maintained precisely so this reporting can be reconciled cleanly, distinct from the organisation's regular domestic accounts. Filing without proper reconciliation between the FCRA books and the return is a common source of scrutiny.
We handle the FC-4 filing each year — coordinating the FCRA-specific audit, reconciling receipts and utilisation against the designated account records, and filing within the due date, which is typically within nine months of the financial year-end.
Our FCRA Returns Services
FC-4 Annual Return Preparation
Preparing the annual FCRA return reporting contributions received, sources, and utilisation for the year.
FCRA-Specific Audit Coordination
Coordinating the mandatory audit of FCRA accounts, distinct from the organisation's regular statutory audit.
Receipt & Utilisation Reconciliation
Reconciling foreign contribution receipts and utilisation against the designated FCRA bank account records.
NIL Return Filing
Filing a NIL FC-4 return for years in which no foreign contribution was received, as still required.
Administrative Expense Cap Compliance
Checking that administrative expenditure from foreign contributions stays within the prescribed cap.
Asset & Balance Reporting
Reporting FCRA-funded assets and the closing balance accurately as part of the annual return.
Late Filing/Compounding Advisory
Advisory support where a return has been filed late and compounding of the offence needs to be considered.
Return Filing Calendar Tracking
Tracking the FC-4 due date each year so the return is never filed at the last possible moment.
Our Process
Year-End Data Compilation
Foreign contribution receipts, utilisation records, and the FCRA designated account statement are compiled for the year.
FCRA Audit Coordination
The mandatory FCRA-specific audit is coordinated to produce the certified figures the return requires.
Reconciliation
Receipts and utilisation are reconciled against the designated account to confirm the figures are consistent.
FC-4 Filing
The annual return is prepared and filed on the FCRA portal within the statutory due date.
Compliance Calendar Update
The next year's FC-4 due date is logged so the filing cycle continues on schedule.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Need your FCRA annual return filed?
We'll coordinate the FCRA-specific audit, reconcile your receipts and utilisation, and file Form FC-4 within the due date.
