In simple terms
Foreign contribution compliance is specialised and requires careful review of eligibility, organisational track record, objectives, financial records and proposed activities. ACS Consultancy provides documentation and application guidance based on the organisation’s status. FCRA decisions rest with the competent authority. Our role is to improve readiness, consistency and professional presentation of the application.
Who it is for
- Organisations whose legal structure, activities and records match the selected service.
- Eligibility and the reporting period are reviewed before application or filing.
What ACS helps with
- Preliminary eligibility and track-record review
- Guidance on registration versus prior permission route
- Document checklist, data consistency and application support
- Post-approval compliance orientation
Documents to keep ready
The final checklist is confirmed for your entity, reporting period and service.
- Registration Documents
- Activity Records
- Audited Accounts
- Governing Body Details
How the work moves forward
- Share your requirement and existing records.
- Review eligibility, documents and the written quote.
- Prepare and coordinate the agreed work.
- Receive completion records and next-step guidance.
Practical benefits
- A clear scope with consistent supporting records.
- Guidance on the relevant next steps after completion.
Professional fees
These are ACS professional fees, not statutory charges or an automatic annual package. Government fees, taxes, third-party charges, transaction volume and any additional work are confirmed separately before you proceed. Online payments remain inactive.
Timing and a practical next step
We confirm the applicable deadline and expected work plan after reviewing your records. Authority processing, missing documents and the relevant reporting period can affect timing.
Have pending work? Start with a review of what is already filed. A clear list of the remaining tasks is more useful than assuming every service applies to you.
Tax service names follow the ACS catalogue. The applicable law, form number and registration validity are confirmed for your reporting period, including the transition to the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Rules, 2026. Legal representation, audit opinions and certificates are provided only by the appropriately authorised professional or issuer.
Common questions
Can funds be received while an application is pending?
Do not treat a pending application as permission. Obtain case-specific advice and check the actual authorisation and current requirements first.
Does ACS guarantee FCRA approval?
No. The authority decides the application. Document preparation and coordination do not assure approval or timing.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Approval is decided by the competent authority after review and verification. No consultant can ethically guarantee approval.
Can a new organisation apply?
The applicable route depends on circumstances. Prior permission may be relevant for specific donor, amount and project situations, subject to legal requirements.
What does the fee cover?
The listed amount is the ACS professional fee for the named service. Government fees, taxes, audit or certification-body charges and other third-party costs are confirmed separately in your quote. Multiple listed services are separate choices, not an automatic bundle.
How do I start?
Choose a listed service or request a consultation. ACS reviews your documents, confirms the scope and gives you a request reference. You can follow agreed work through the service panel. Online payments remain inactive for now.
What if I have pending work?
Share the existing records first. The team can identify missing filings, prioritise the next steps and confirm any applicable additional fees with you. No penalty waiver or authority approval is promised.