Rule 9 — Application for obtaining registration or prior permission to receive foreign contribution

Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 18 September 2026

Governs electronic applications for registration/prior permission and associated bank, purpose, document and fee requirements. The June 2026 amendments also make purpose and State/UT scope operationally important.

Working notes

What to check: Use FC-3A for registration and FC-3B for prior permission.
Before you close the file: Map each purpose and State/UT sought to the application and supporting governing-body/donor records.

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Primary official sources

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