NGO Compliance

Let us know an NGO and the compliances it needs to comply with. People have a myth that since a Non-Government Organisation does not work for profit there is no need for it to go for legal compliance. But it is not true. Unlike other registered organisations in India, an NGO is also required to consider certain legal formalities seriously. Non-compliance to NGO Compliance can lead to certain penalties and legal actions.

What is an NGO?

NGO as the name resembles is a Non Government Organisation that aims at working for social welfare. It is a nonprofit organization and gets funding from different sources to promote welfare activities at varied locations.             A Non-Government Organization can be registered in three different forms. They are a trust, a Society, and a Section 8 company. Now let us understand more about compliance for NGO in India.

Compliance for NGOs in India

For an NGO to prove its sincerity, transparent dealing, fair transactions, and business practices the dealings need to be in accordance with the predefined NGO laws in India. Before commencing the operation of your Non-Government Organisation, there are needs to get apply for essential documents, registration, and follow fair nonprofit practices. Compliance for NGOs in India is essential to avoid legal actions, money laundering, and penalty of any type by the related governing bodies.

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Below are the key essentials of Compliance for NGOs in India

  • Applying for an NGO’s Permanent Account Number (PAN)
  • Apply for the NGO’s Tax Deduction Number (TAN)
  • Registering the NGO under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act
  • Registering under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act of 2010 for foreign donations disclosure
  • Registration under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act of 1961 that is valid for 5 years 
  • FCRA Return using FCRA registration & the CA certificate
  • GST registration
  • Registration for professional tax
  • Registration for the Pension benefit
NGO Compliance

Annual Compliance NGO

Based upon various activities, covered jurisdictional areas, and income size, An NGO in India is required to abide by the statutory compliance and annual NGO compliance under the different legal requirements in the country. The compliance to be filed depends on income size; jurisdictional areas covered, and varied other activities. 

At the end of a financial year, Non-Government Organisations are required to go for the below-mentioned annual compliances: 

  • Appointing an auditor 
  • Maintaining details of payments under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013
  • Documenting the details of different meetings
  • Filing annual statements by the different directors
  • Preparing financial statements of the NGO
  • Financial statement filing (E-FORM AOC-4)
  • Filing returns form MGT-7 with the ROC if applicable
Why Choose Valcus Pvt. Ltd. for NGO compliance service? 

Valcus believes in offering professional services and maintaining transparency. We value your time and so make sure you get the services completed within the agreed time. There are a few good reasons that set us apart from other trust compliance providers in the city. 

  • Valcus is a government-registered trust compliance service provider
  • End- to- end NGO compliance solutions at your doorstep
  • Assistance with documentation
  • Support in the various registration process
  • Filing annual returns and financial statement filing on your behalf 
  • Help in document submission with concerned authorities
  • Updating you with the NGO compliance reports 

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