CSR Registration

Overview

Overview

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Registration is the process by which companies or organizations get formally recognized to contribute to social welfare activities under the legal framework in India (Companies Act, 2013, Section 135).

It involves registering on a government-approved platform (like Propus) to:

·         Comply with legal requirements

·         Track CSR activities and spending

·         Allow NGOs/Trusts to receive CSR funding

 

What is CSR Registration?

CSR stands for Corporate Social Responsibility. In India, under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, certain companies are required to spend a part of their profits on social welfare activities (like education, healthcare, environment, poverty alleviation).

CSR Registration refers to the process of registering a company or organization to contribute or implement CSR activities, either directly or via a registered implementing agency.

Key points:

·         Companies meeting certain criteria (net worth, turnover, or net profit) must spend at least 2% of their average net profit of the last 3 years on CSR activities.

·         CSR Registration ensures a company’s CSR activities are tracked, reported, and compliant with government guidelines.

·         Organizations that want to receive CSR funding from companies also need registration with the government.

Purpose

Propus is a portal or platform related to CSR registration and reporting. In India, it is often used to:

·         Register companies for CSR activities

·         Register implementing agencies (NGOs, trusts, societies, etc.) that want to receive CSR funds

·         Submit CSR reports and compliance documents

It acts as a centralized system for monitoring and managing CSR contributions and projects.

Note: The exact portal name may vary slightly depending on state-level CSR portals, but “Propus” is a common name for the CSR management software used by some government departments.

Documents Required

A. For Companies

If a company wants to register its CSR activities, typically these documents are required:

1.   Company PAN

2.   Company CIN (Corporate Identification Number)

3.   Board-approved CSR Policy – outlining areas of focus and strategy

4.   Details of Directors – DIN, contact info

5.   Company’s financial statements – for last 3 years

6.   Bank account details – for CSR fund transfers (if applicable)

B. For Implementing Agencies (NGOs / Trusts / Societies)

If an NGO or trust wants to register to receive CSR funds:

1.   Registration certificate of the NGO / Trust / Society

2.   PAN of the organization

3.   Aadhaar/ID of the authorized signatory

4.   Bank account details of the organization

5.   Annual reports or proof of past social projects (if available)

6.   Memorandum of Association / Trust Deed / Bye-laws

How to Apply

Step 1: Prepare Documents

·         Collect all the necessary documents mentioned above

·         Ensure CSR policy (for companies) or NGO track record (for NGOs) is ready

Step 2: Visit CSR Portal

·         Go to the government CSR portal (e.g., Propus)

·         Choose the appropriate option:

o    Company Registration

o    NGO / Implementing Agency Registration

Step 3: Fill Registration Form

·         Enter required details:

o    Company / NGO info

o    Board / authorized signatory details

o    Contact info and bank details

·         Upload all supporting documents in the portal

Step 4: Submit and Verification

·         Submit the registration form

·         Portal/admin may verify documents and approve registration

·         After approval, you will receive a registration number / certificate

Step 5: Post-registration

·         Companies: Report CSR spend and project details annually on the portal

·         NGOs: Receive CSR funds from companies for approved projects

 

Benefits

  Legal compliance with Companies Act 2013

  Access to funding from companies for NGOs

  Transparency in CSR spending

  Government-approved recognition of social impact activities

 

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