Filing of Form CSR -1 for availing unique CSR Registration Number for undertaking CSR activities

With effect from April 1, 2021, no company shall donate/conduct/implement their CSR activities though any Public Trust/Section 8 Companies/ Registered Society which does not have CSR Registration Number and which are not registered under Section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Every Public Trust/Section 8 Company/ Registered Society covered under the CSR Rules who intend to undertake CSR activities shall File form CSR 1 with Registrar of Companies on MCA portal to Register itself with the Central Government.

• The said form is effective from April 1, 2021.
• The form shall be digitally signed by Director in case of Section 8 company; Trustee in case of Trust; Chairperson or Secretary in case of Society.
• The form shall also be certified by a practicing CA or CS.
• Upon submission of the form – unique CSR registration Number shall be generated and digitally signed approval letter along with CSR Registration number will be sent to the registered mail id.