Form CSR-1 Amendment

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    • Applicability

    With effect from 1st April 2021, CSR-1 registration was made mandatory by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for various entities registered as Trust, Society or Section 8 company seeking to implement CSR projects funded by companies mandated under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 to carry out CSR activities. 

    • As per Rule 4 of The Companies (CSR Policy) Rules 2014

    (a) Every entity who intends to undertake any CSR activity shall register with the Central Government by filing the form CSR-1 electronically with the Registrar, w.e.f. 1st April 2021.

    (b) Form CSR-1 shall be signed and shall be verified digitally by a Chartered Accountant in practice or a Company Secretary in practice or a Cost Accountant in practice.

    (c) On the submission of the Form CSR-1 on the portal, a unique CSR Registration  Number shall be generated by the system automatically.

    • Amendment

    The MCA will review the application and may request additional documentation or clarification. If the application is approved, the NGO will receive a CSR-1 registration certificate, which allows them to receive CSR funding from companies.

    MCA vide its notification dated 7th July, 2025 have amended Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 by substituting e-form CSR-1 – Registration of Entities for undertaking CSR Activities. These rules may be called the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2025.

    They shall come into force with effect from the 14th day of July, 2025.

    The amendment involves substituting the existing e-form with a new one for registration of entities undertaking CSR activities. However, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has not specified in this Notification whether CSR implementing agencies already having CSR-1 registration and the Unique Identification Number need to re-apply in the new form with the additional details.

    • What are the benefits of getting registered with MCA?

    1. Secure funding from Corporate with fewer legal hurdles
    2. It enhances the goodwill & public image of NGOs
    3. CSR activities become hassle-free

    If you are seeking CSR funding being an NGO, it is beneficial to register with the MCA by filing Form CSR-1 as soon as possible. 

     

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