CSR 1 Registration for NGOs

Short answer

CSR-1 is an e-form filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs by an NGO, trust, society or Section 8 company that wants to receive CSR funds from companies. After approval, the entity gets a unique CSR registration number. The entity should also hold valid 12A and 80G registrations.

Last updated 1 November 2026. Government fees, limits and forms change. Always confirm the current rule on the official portal before you file.

Companies covered by CSR rules can fund only eligible implementing agencies. Registering through CSR-1 makes your NGO visible and verifiable to corporate donors and CSR teams.

The form must be digitally signed by an authorised person and certified by a practising professional, so plan for those steps along with the documents.

Basic eligibility

• The entity is a Section 8 company, a registered trust or a registered society.
• It holds valid 12A and 80G registrations.
• It has a PAN and an operating bank account.
• It has a track record or a clear plan for the activities it wants CSR funds for.

Why corporates ask for it

A CSR registration number lets a company verify an implementing agency quickly. It sits alongside the entity's 12A, 80G, audited accounts and project reports in the due diligence file.

How the process works

1. 1

   Check readiness

   Confirm 12A, 80G, PAN and constitution documents are valid and consistent.

2. 2

   Prepare documents

   Registration certificate, 12A and 80G orders, PAN, financial statements and details of signatories.

3. 3

   File CSR-1 on the MCA portal

   Fill in the entity details and attach documents.

4. 4

   Digital signature and certification

   The form is digitally signed by an authorised signatory and certified by a CA, CS or CMA in practice.

5. 5

   Receive the CSR registration number

   The number can be shared with CSR partners.