Fund Raising

CSR

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 requires companies with net worth of Rs 500 crore or more, turnover of Rs 1,000 crore or more, or net profit of Rs 5 crore or more in the preceding financial year to spend at least 2% of their average net profit of the last three years on Schedule VII activities. For NGOs and implementing agencies, CSR funding is accessed by registering on MCA via Form CSR-1 to obtain a CSR Registration Number and holding 12A and 80G approval.

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Service Overview

What is CSR?

CSR is the statutory obligation of eligible companies to contribute to social development under Section 135, the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 (amended 2021) and Schedule VII. Net profit is calculated as per Section 198. Companies must constitute a CSR Committee, adopt a CSR policy and annual action plan, and can spend directly or through eligible implementing agencies such as trusts, societies and Section 8 companies.

Unspent amounts must be moved to an unspent CSR account for ongoing projects within 30 days or to a Schedule VII fund within six months for non-ongoing amounts. Companies with average CSR obligation of Rs 10 crore or more must do impact assessment of larger projects.

CSR

Who Needs This Service

Large companies subject to Section 135, and NGOs, trusts, societies and Section 8 companies seeking corporate funding need this service.

NGOs should prepare strong proposals and compliance documents.

Companies need policies, committees and reporting.

If you are an NGO without 12A and 80G, obtain them first.

Key Benefits

CSR-1 registration and CRN
Schedule VII project mapping
12A, 80G and NGO Darpan guidance
Policy and reporting support for companies
Funding pathway

Next Steps & Related Services

After CSR-1, approach companies with proposals.

Related services: NGO Registration, Section 8 Company, NGO Darpan and FCRA.

Common Mistakes

Applying for CSR-1 without 12A and 80G.
Weak project proposals.
Misaligned Schedule VII categories.
Missing impact assessment.
Ignoring reporting.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

CSR-1 is filed online.

Practical tip: prepare past three years of activity and audited accounts.

Additional Information

Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 institutionalises CSR spending.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

An NGO registers CSR-1.

Scenario 2:

A company sets up its CSR Committee.

Scenario 3:

A trust applies for CSR funds.

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Raghav Sharma

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity?

Which companies must spend on CSR?

Those meeting net worth, turnover or net profit thresholds.

What is the spend?

At least 2% of average net profit of the last three years.

What is CSR-1?

Registration of implementing agencies on MCA.

What happens to unspent funds?

Moved to an unspent CSR account or Schedule VII fund.

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