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ARTICLE · 15 JUNE 2025

FCRA Update: Key Revisions For Foreign Contribution Recipients

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On 31 December 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs, introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2024 ("2024 Amendment") to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 ("FCRA Rules").

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Introduction

On 31 December 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs, introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2024 ("2024 Amendment") to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 ("FCRA Rules"). In this update, we discuss the 2024 Amendment, the applicability of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 ("FCRA"), and the compliances under it.

Applicability of FCRA

The FCRA regulates the acceptance and utilization of 'foreign contributions' and 'foreign hospitality' received by certain individuals, associations and not for profit companies, from any foreign source. The FCRA defines 'foreign contributions' as "donation, delivery or transfer made by any foreign source" of any article, currency and security. Under the FCRA only the 'persons' having a definite cultural, economic, educational, religious or social programme are eligible to receive foreign contributions.

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