CSR-1 Registration
Register your NGO on the MCA portal using Form CSR-1 — mandatory to receive corporate CSR contributions under Companies Act 2013, Section 135.
Register your NGO to receive CSR funds
Share your NGO documents and Darpan ID. We file CSR-1 on MCA portal and get your CSR registration number.
Talk to a CS →A complete CSR-1 registration package
Darpan ID Verification
Niti Aayog Darpan ID verified and ready before CSR-1 filing — mandatory prerequisite.
Form CSR-1 Filing
CSR-1 filed on MCA portal by an authorised CS / CA with digital signature.
Unique CSR Registration No.
Unique CSR registration number generated on MCA — shared with your corporate donors.
80G Certificate Linkage
80G certificate details linked in CSR-1 so donors can claim deductions on CSR donations.
Annual Profile Update
CSR-1 updated with fresh audited accounts and activity reports every financial year.
Corporate Donor Support
Unique CSR number shared with corporates along with guidance on donation documentation.
What is needed for CSR-1 registration
Registered NGO
Trust, society or Section 8 company registration is the base requirement for CSR-1.
Niti Aayog Darpan ID
A valid Darpan unique ID is a mandatory prerequisite before CSR-1 can be filed on MCA.
12A Registration
Income Tax 12A exemption certificate must be available before CSR-1 filing.
80G Certificate
80G certificate details are quoted in CSR-1 — enables donors to claim tax deductions.
PAN of NGO
Valid PAN of the trust or organisation is required for the MCA filing.
Authorised Signatory
CSR-1 must be certified by a practising CA or CS with their digital signature.
CSR-1 is now mandatory for receiving any CSR funds. Corporates cannot donate CSR funds to your NGO without a valid CSR-1 registration on MCA — obtain it before approaching any corporate donor.
Common issues in CSR-1 registration
Simple steps, no surprises
Darpan ID and docs verified
Darpan ID, 12A, 80G and NGO documents checked before filing.
CSR-1 filed on MCA
Form CSR-1 filed by authorised CS with digital signature on MCA portal.
CSR number obtained
Unique CSR registration number generated and confirmed.
Shared with donors
CSR number and donation documentation guidance shared with your corporate partners.
Other services you may need
Frequently asked questions
Form CSR-1 is filed by an NGO on the MCA portal to obtain a unique CSR registration number. This number is mandatory for corporates to donate their CSR funds to the NGO under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013.
Yes. Niti Aayog Darpan ID is a mandatory prerequisite for filing CSR-1 on the MCA portal. Without a Darpan ID, the CSR-1 application cannot be submitted.
Yes. Any NGO registered as a trust, society or Section 8 company with a valid Darpan ID and 12A certificate can apply for CSR-1 registration.
CSR-1 must be updated annually with fresh audited accounts and activity reports. Corporates may verify the CSR-1 profile before donating — an outdated profile can create issues.
No. CSR-1 is for receiving domestic CSR funds from Indian corporates. FCRA registration is separately required for receiving foreign contributions. Both are independent registrations.
Ready to register your NGO for CSR funds?
We file CSR-1 on MCA, link your Darpan ID and get your unique CSR number — so corporates can donate to you.