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FCRA Structural Change Return

    Whenever your organization evolves internally, like a change in management, a change in organization's name, a change in objects etc., you cannot just update your internal board minutes. You must formally file a change intimation on the FCRA portal within 15 days of the change taking place.
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How do I file FCRA Structural Change Return for my NGO?

Filing an FCRA Structural Change Return is quick and easy, and can be done online with ngoministry.com in 3 simple steps.

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First, we collect the required details and documents.

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Second, we prepare the FCRA Structural Change Return.

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We submit the return and ensure it is processed quickly.

What changes are required to be intimated to FCRA?

 

Form Purpose of Intimation
FC-6A Change of organization's official name or physical address within the State.
FC-6B Change in the nature, core aims, or objects of the association.
FC-6C Change of the designated local utilization bank account or branch.
FC-6D Opening an additional utilization bank account to manage project-specific funds.
FC-6E Change in Key Members/Board: If you replace, add, or remove trustees, office-bearers, or directors. (Note: If this change exceeds 50% of your board's original composition, it requires prior MHA approval, not just a post-change intimation).

 

What is the timeline for filing intimations?

 

You have exactly 45 days from the date the change occurs (e.g., the date of a board resolution passing a name change, or the date a new trustee signs on) to file your intimation on the FCRA portal.

 
What is the late fee for delayed intimations?

 

There is no fixed “late fee” prescribed for Form FC‑6 under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). Instead, delays in filing FC‑6 intimations (such as change of bank, address, key members, etc.) are treated as violations of Rule 17A, which can attract compounding penalties imposed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The penalty amount depends on the nature and duration of the delay, and is decided case‑by‑case by the FCRA Wing.

 

The Dangerous Exception: The "50% Board Change

 

There is one massive trap buried in Form FC-6E (Change in Governing Board/Key Functionaries) where late fee will not save you.

 

The Change Threshold: If you change less than 50% of your original board composition over time, it is a simple intimation requirement. 

 

If you replace more than 50% of your board members without prior permission and try to just file an FC-6E late, the MHA will not view it as a procedural filing delay. They frequently view it as an unauthorized transfer of organizational control, which can lead to a complete suspension or cancellation of your FCRA license rather than a simple late fine.

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