NGO & Non-profit Compliance Mumbai | 12A 80G FCRA Registration

NGO Solutions

Complete Compliance for NGOs & Non-profit Organizations

Running a charitable trust, society, or Section 8 company comes with unique regulatory requirements. From 12A/80G registration for tax exemptions to FCRA for foreign donations, annual ITR filing, and statutory audit — UV Ledger helps NGOs and non-profits stay fully compliant while they focus on their social mission.

Trust / Society / Section 8 Registration

Register your non-profit as a Public Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company. Complete documentation, MOA drafting, and government filing.

12A & 80G Registration

Get 12A registration for income tax exemption and 80G registration to allow donors to claim tax deduction on donations to your NGO.

GST Registration & Compliance

GST registration for NGOs receiving grants or making taxable supplies. Monthly/quarterly return filing and ITC management.

Annual ITR & FCRA Filing

Annual income tax return filing for trusts and societies (ITR-7). FCRA annual return filing and compliance for organizations receiving foreign funds.

Bookkeeping & Audit

Professional accounting, fund-based accounting, expenditure tracking, and statutory audit support as per Trust Act and Companies Act.

CSR Compliance Advisory

Guide corporate donors on CSR spending and help NGOs access CSR funds. Compliance with CSR provisions under Companies Act Section 135.

Benefits

Tax Exemptions for NGOs

12A Registration — Full income tax exemption for NGO income

80G Registration — Donors get 50% tax deduction on donations

12AA — Automatic tax exemption once 12A is granted

FCRA Registration — Accept foreign donations legally

Section 8 Company — Limited liability with non-profit status

CSR Funding Access — Tap into corporate CSR budgets

Fund-Based Accounting — Track grants and donations separately

Audit Exemption — Small trusts may get audit exemption below threshold

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Trust, Society, and Section 8? ▼

Trust: Governed by Indian Trusts Act, 2 members minimum. Society: Governed by Societies Registration Act, 7 members minimum. Section 8: Companies Act, limited liability, no shareholders. All three can get 12A/80G.

Is 12A registration mandatory for NGOs? ▼

No, but without 12A, your NGO income will be taxed at 30%. 12A registration provides full income tax exemption. It is highly recommended for all non-profits.

Can foreign donations be accepted without FCRA? ▼

No. Accepting foreign contributions without FCRA registration is a criminal offense under FCRA Act. Penalties include imprisonment up to 5 years.

Do NGOs need to file ITR? ▼

Yes. All registered trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies must file ITR-7 annually, even if they have no taxable income due to 12A exemption.

What is the FCRA renewal process? ▼

FCRA registration is valid for 5 years. Apply for renewal 6 months before expiry on FCRA portal. We handle the complete renewal process.

Can an NGO do commercial activities? ▼

NGOs can undertake commercial activities but income from such activities is taxable. Separate books should be maintained for exempt and non-exempt income.

Tax & Compliance Services for NGOs & Non-profits in Mumbai