CSR Advisory
Corporate Social Responsibility advisory under Section 135 Companies Act — CSR policy, project structuring, implementation, reporting and Form CSR-2 filing.
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Strategic CSR Design
Beyond compliance — CSR aligned with business and stakeholder strategy.
Partner Vetting
Implementing agency due diligence (12A, 80G, FCRA, governance, track record).
Impact Assessment
Coordinated impact studies for projects > ₹1 crore.
Form CSR-2 Filing
Annual reporting handled with full Schedule VII compliance.
Key Highlights
How We Help You
A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.
1Applicability Diagnosis
Verify thresholds; compute 2% mandate.
2Committee & Policy
Constitute CSR Committee; adopt CSR Policy.
3Partner Selection
Vet implementing agencies; CSR-1 registration confirmation.
4Project Approval
Board approval for annual CSR action plan.
5Implementation & Audit
Execute projects; maintain audit-ready records.
6Reporting
Annual report under Schedule III; Form CSR-2 filing within 31 March of next FY.
Applicable Laws & Regulations
Key statutes, rules and judicial precedents that govern this service.
Companies Act, 2013 — Section 135
CSR mandate framework.
Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 (as amended 2021)
Procedural framework.
Schedule VII
Permissible CSR activity categories.
Section 135(7)
Penalty for non-compliance — 2x unspent amount or ₹1 crore (whichever less).
Common Pitfalls
Costly errors we routinely help clients fix — or better, avoid altogether.
Schedule VII Non-Alignment
Activities not aligned with Schedule VII don't qualify as CSR — leading to spend disallowance and penalty.
Unspent Without Transfer
Unspent CSR (excluding ongoing projects) must transfer to specified fund within 6 months. Default invites penalty.
Implementing Agency Without CSR-1
CSR contributions to non-CSR-1 registered agencies don't qualify.
Missing Impact Assessment
Projects > ₹1 crore (for companies with > ₹10 crore CSR spend in 3 years) require impact assessment.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you begin
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