Every NGO, once registered, must maintain proper accounts and file annual returns with the relevant authorities. Compliance requirements vary based on the structure — Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company — but all must file to maintain transparency, donor trust,…
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) regulates the acceptance and utilization of foreign donations by NGOs. Any Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company that wishes to receive funds from outside India must obtain FCRA registration. FCRA registration ensures transparency,…
A Co-operative Society is formed by individuals with a common interest to promote mutual economic, social, or cultural benefits. Examples include housing societies, agricultural co-ops, and credit societies. Co-operatives are governed by the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 and state-specific laws…
A Society is another popular non-profit entity formed by a group of people for charitable, educational, cultural, or social purposes. Registration allows collective ownership, fundraising, and structured governance through elected members. Societies are governed by the Societies Registration Act, 1860…
A Trust is one of the most common legal structures for charitable and non-profit activities such as education, healthcare, social welfare, and religious work. Registration gives your organization a legal identity to hold property, open bank accounts, and receive donations…
Running a charitable trust, society, or NGO requires more than registration — it requires tax exemptions and compliance approvals to raise funds effectively. Approvals like 80G allow donors to claim tax deductions, 12A exempts the NGO’s income from tax, and…