Foreign Contribution Rules Overhauled: Stricter Compliance, Enhanced Transparency, and Comprehensive Reporting Mandates Introduced

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....The MHA issued the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025, effective from publication date, introducing significant modifications to FCRA compliance requirements. Key amendments include revised documentation requirements for registration (Form FC-3A), prior permission (Form FC-3B), and renewal (Form FC-3C) applications. The rules mandate additional documentary evidence such as financial statements, activity reports, affidavits, and specific undertakings. New provisions enhance transparency by requiring detailed asset reporting, project expense breakdowns, and declarations regarding administrative expenses, donor commitments, and adherence to Financial Action Task Force guidelines. The amendments aim to strengthen regulatory oversight and accountability of organizations receiving foreign contributions.....