Forms FC-6A explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Forms FC-6A to FC-6E are the intimation Forms for changes after registration: name or address, nature and objects, the designated bank account, an additional utilisation account, and key members. Form FC-6F is for the purposes and States or Union territories in a certificate, and Form FC-7 is for surrender. This article describes what each text prints, its parts, declarations and who signs, as amended up to S.O. 3272(E) dated 22 June 2026. The FC forms of the Companies Act are different forms. There is no Form FC-5 any more: it went with the omitted rule 24.
The Forms were substituted by G.S.R. 695(E) of 10 November 2020; Notes were added to FC-6A to FC-6E by G.S.R. 342(E) of 26 May 2025; FC-6F is from S.O. 3272(E). This article is as per the Rules as amended by the notifications named; the latest consulted is S.O. 3272(E) dated 22 June 2026. It gives no portal step. Later amendments should be checked. For the profile and documentation side of a change, see our NGO Darpan and NITI Aayog service.
FC-6A name or address, FC-6B nature, aims and objects, FC-6C designated FCRA Account, FC-6D additional utilisation account, FC-6E key members; all marked "" (FC-6E "rules 9 and 17A"), each ending in an affirmation and the chief functionary's signature and seal. FC-6F adds or deletes purposes and States or Union territories. FC-7 is the surrender application. A Note on each of FC-6A to FC-6E lists enclosures.
What the six intimation Forms share
Each of FC-6A to FC-6E is addressed to the Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing), has a "Darpan ID" line, and carries a subject beginning "Intimation under rule 9 and rule 17A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 to the Central Government regarding ...". Each opens with the person or association submitting "the following intimation as required under rule 17A". Items 1 to 4 are the same: the FCRA registration or prior permission number and date, official telephone number, e-mail address, and telephone or mobile number of the chief functionary. Each ends with an affirmation that the information is true and correct and a signature block for the chief functionary (Chairperson, President, Secretary, CEO or MD) in block letters, with the seal.
| Form | Change | Details asked | Affirmations (strike out whichever is not applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC-6A | Name and/or address | Amended name and address as recorded with the local or relevant authority; self-certified copy of the amendment | Change recorded with the registering authority; governing body resolution passed before the changes; no key member appointed in violation of section 12(4) |
| FC-6B | Nature, aims and objects and registration with authorities | Amended nature, aims and objects, and registration number | Governing body resolution before the changes; change recorded with the registering authority; no key member appointed in violation of section 12(4) |
| FC-6C | Designated "FCRA Account" under section 17, or change of another "FCRA Account" | A table: bank, branch address, e-mail, IFSC code, account number, date of opening; self-certified letters from the existing and the new bank | Governing body resolution before the changes; bank authorities informed; no key member appointed in violation of section 12(4) |
| FC-6D | Opening of an additional FC-utilisation bank account | A table: bank, branch, e-mail, IFSC code, utilisation account number, date of opening | Governing body resolution before opening; bank authorities informed; no key member appointed in violation of section 12(4) |
| FC-6E | Change in key members | Details of all key members after the change (name, father or spouse, nationality, Aadhaar, PAN, occupation, designation, relationships, contact details), and details of any foreigner (passport, PIO or OCI card, residence in India) | Governing body resolution before the changes; no key member appointed in violation of section 12(4) |
The rule behind these Forms is rule 17A (forty five days; effective only after final approval), explained in the article on rule 17A. FC-6D also serves rule 9(1)(e) and 9(2)(e); see the article on rule 9.
The Notes added in 2025
G.S.R. 342(E) inserted a Note at the end of each Form saying that an applicant shall also enclose certain documents:
- FC-6A and FC-6B: a copy of approval of the relevant authority for the amendment, duly signed by the chief functionary, and a copy of the governing body resolution passed before effecting the change.
- FC-6C: copies of letters from the existing bank and the new bank regarding the changes, and a copy of the governing body resolution passed before effecting the change. The Note speaks of the designated "FCRA Account" in the State Bank of India branch the Form prints, and of a change of another "FCRA Account".
- FC-6D: a copy of the letter from the bank regarding opening of the additional utilisation account, and the governing body resolution passed before effecting the change.
- FC-6E: a copy of the governing body resolution passed before effecting the change, and an affidavit in Proforma 'AA' for each person being added or modified. Proforma 'AA' is explained in the article on Forms FC-3A, FC-3B, FC-3BB and FC-3C.
Points on the wording
- The Forms say "key members", while rule 17A(iv) (after S.O. 3272(E)) says "key functionaries". Both are quoted as printed.
- FC-6C names a single branch of the State Bank of India in its subject line. Section 17(1) leaves the branch to a notification by the Central Government, which is not among the texts consulted, so this article does not name it.
- The affirmation clauses in FC-6A to FC-6E end with "strike out whichever is not applicable", so each clause is answered separately.
Form FC-6F: purposes and States
Inserted after FC-6E by paragraph 18 of S.O. 3272(E), marked "", and addressed to the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing). Its subject is "Application for inclusion of purpose / State / Union Territory in Certificate of Registration".
- Item 1, Association Details (1.1 to 1.6): FCRA registration number, name, address as per FCRA records, nature of association (Society, Trust, Section 8 Company or Other), e-mail ID and telephone number.
- Item 2, Application for inclusion / deletion (2.1 to 2.4): purpose to be added, State or Union territory to be added, purpose to be deleted, State or Union territory to be deleted.
- Item 3, Declaration: the authorised signatory declares that the information is true and correct, with the chief functionary's name in block letters and the seal.
- Note: an applicant intimating change of State or Union territory and/or purpose shall also enclose a copy of the resolution of the governing body passed before effecting the change.
Rule 9(1B)(c) uses the same Form for existing associations; see the article on rule 17B and the article on the Schedule.
Form FC-7: surrender
Marked "" and headed "Application for surrender of certificate of registration", FC-7 is addressed to the same Secretary and has a "Darpan ID" line. Its parts: the FCRA registration number (item 1); details of the person or association with PAN and the chief functionary's Aadhaar number (item 2(a)); details of registration under the Act of its formation, with a self-certified copy of the registration certificate (item 2(b)); "FCRA Account" details with rows for another FCRA Account and utilisation accounts (item 2(c)); and a declaration that the information is true and an affirmation that no accounts other than those mentioned have been opened for receipt and utilisation of foreign contribution (item 3), signed by the chief functionary with the seal. See the article on rules 15 and 15A.
Form FC-5
There is no Form FC-5 any more. It belonged to rule 24, which G.S.R. 695(E) omitted.
Example (invented). The Navchetna Trust changes its name and files Form FC-6A with the enclosures its Note lists. Under rule 17A the change is effective only after final approval by the Central Government.
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Key takeaways
- FC-6A to FC-6E are the intimation Forms under rule 17A; FC-6F is for purposes and States; FC-7 is for surrender.
- Each is signed by the chief functionary with the seal and ends in an affirmation.
- The 2025 Notes list enclosures, including a governing body resolution passed before the change.
- FC-6E needs an affidavit in Proforma 'AA' for each person added or modified.
- There is no Form FC-5.
Read next
- Rule 17A: intimating changes
- Rule 17B: change of scope of registration
- Rules 15 and 15A: custody after cancellation and voluntary surrender
- Forms FC-1, FC-2 and FC-4
Disclaimer: Based on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 as enacted, read with the Amendment Act, 2020 and the other amendments named in this article, and on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 as amended by the notifications named (latest consulted: S.O. 3272(E) dated 22 June 2026), as consulted on 2 October 2026. No consolidated official text was available; some provisions rest on a third-party copy and are identified as such. Later amendments, notifications and Ministry of Home Affairs orders should be checked. This article is general information, not legal advice; check the official text before acting.