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CSR-1 Registration Services — Registering Implementing Agencies to Receive CSR Funds.

Any NGO, trust, society, or Section 8 company that receives CSR funds from companies must be registered on MCA via Form CSR-1. We handle eligibility checks, document compilation, portal filing, and CRN tracking for implementing agencies.

Form CSR-1 is the registration form filed on the MCA portal by entities that wish to receive CSR funds from companies under Section 135 of the Companies Act. Before a company can channel its CSR expenditure to an implementing agency — a trust, society, Section 8 company, or other eligible entity — that agency must be registered on MCA and must have obtained a unique CSR Registration Number (CRN). Companies that disburse CSR funds to unregistered agencies risk the expenditure not being treated as valid CSR spending.

Eligibility for CSR-1 registration is defined under Rule 4(1) of the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014. Qualifying entities include: a company established under Section 8 of the Companies Act or under the Companies Act, 1956; a registered public trust or registered society — including those established by the Central Government or State Government; and any entity established under an Act of Parliament or a State Legislature. The entity must be registered under Section 12A and Section 80G of the Income Tax Act and must have a track record of at least 3 years of activity in the relevant area, unless it is a Section 8 company or a government entity.

CSR-1 registration is a one-time filing that generates a permanent CRN for the implementing agency. The registration does not expire but the agency must ensure its 12A and 80G registrations remain current. Once registered, the CRN is shared with corporate donors to include in their CSR-2 filings. We handle the eligibility assessment, document compilation, MCA portal filing, and CRN tracking for implementing agencies seeking CSR-1 registration.

Our CSR-1 Services

CSR-1 Eligibility Assessment

Confirming the implementing agency's eligibility for CSR-1 registration — entity type, 12A/80G status, and track record.

Document Compilation

Compiling all required documents — registration certificates, 12A/80G certificates, trust deed/MOA, and activity records.

CSR-1 MCA Portal Filing

Filing Form CSR-1 on the MCA portal with all required attachments and the digital signature of the authorised signatory.

CSR Registration Number (CRN) Tracking

Tracking the CSR-1 application to MCA approval and confirming the allotted CSR Registration Number.

Annual Compliance Review

Reviewing the implementing agency's ongoing compliance — 12A/80G currency, activity reporting — after CSR-1 registration.

CSR-1 Amendment Filing

Filing amendments to the CSR-1 registration where the implementing agency's details change after initial registration.

Corporate Donor Coordination

Assisting the registered implementing agency in sharing the CRN with corporate donor companies for their CSR-2 filings.

Multi-Agency Registration

Managing CSR-1 registration for multiple implementing agencies across a corporate's CSR portfolio.

Our Process

Eligibility Confirmation

We confirm the entity type, 12A/80G registration status, track record, and any other eligibility criteria for CSR-1.

Document Preparation

Registration certificates, trust deed or MOA, Income Tax 12A/80G certificates, and activity proof compiled and verified.

CSR-1 Filing

Form CSR-1 filed on the MCA portal with all attachments and the authorised signatory's DSC.

CRN Allotment Tracking

Application tracked to MCA approval and the unique CSR Registration Number obtained and recorded.

Post-Registration Compliance

CRN shared with corporate donors; ongoing 12A/80G and activity compliance tracked for the implementing agency.

Why It Matters

✓Entity eligibility for CSR-1 registration confirmed before the filing begins

✓All required documents — registration, 12A/80G, trust deed, activity records — compiled correctly

✓CSR-1 filed on MCA portal with correct digital signature of the authorised signatory

✓CSR Registration Number (CRN) tracked to allotment and confirmed on MCA

✓CRN shared with corporate donors in the correct format for their CSR-2 filings

✓Amendment filing managed where implementing agency details change post-registration

✓Ongoing 12A/80G compliance monitored to ensure CRN remains active

✓Multi-agency registration managed efficiently across a corporate's CSR portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions

CSR-1 is filed by entities that wish to receive CSR funds from companies covered under Section 135 of the Companies Act. Implementing agencies — registered trusts, societies, Section 8 companies, and other eligible entities — must obtain a CSR Registration Number (CRN) via CSR-1 before receiving CSR funds from companies.

Eligible entities include companies incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act; registered public trusts and societies (including those set up by Central or State Governments); and entities established under Parliament or State Legislature Acts. Most entities also need 12A and 80G registration under the Income Tax Act.

A minimum 3-year track record in the relevant CSR activity area is required for most implementing agencies. However, this requirement is relaxed for Section 8 companies established by the corporate itself for CSR implementation, and for entities set up by the Central or State Government.

CSR-1 registration does not have an expiry date — it is a one-time registration that generates a permanent CRN. However, the underlying 12A and 80G registrations of the implementing agency must remain current, as their lapse could affect the agency's eligibility to receive CSR funds.

Yes — a company can incorporate a Section 8 company (not-for-profit) as its own CSR implementation foundation. The foundation must also be registered under CSR-1 (and under 12A/80G) before receiving CSR funds from the parent company.

CSR funds disbursed to an unregistered implementing agency (one without a valid CRN) are at risk of not being treated as valid CSR expenditure. The company may need to make good the shortfall and could face regulatory scrutiny under Section 135 for non-compliance.

Need CSR-1 registration for your implementing agency?

We'll confirm eligibility, compile all required documents, file CSR-1 on MCA, and track the application to your CSR Registration Number.