NGO Compliance
Beyond incorporation, non-profits need a stack of registrations to receive donations, foreign contribution, and CSR funds. We bundle the entire compliance pack.
What’s included
1
Section 8 Compliance
Annual ROC filings, board meetings, and statutory registers specific to Section 8 companies.
2
CSR-1 Filing
Register your NGO with MCA to receive Corporate Social Responsibility funds from companies.
3
Sec. 80G & 12A
Tax exemption (12A) and donor tax deduction (80G) registrations — essential for Indian donations.
4
Darpan Registration
Register on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal — required for government grants and many CSR funds.
5
FCRA Registration
Permission to receive foreign contributions — mandatory before accepting any overseas donation.
Documents usually required
Incorporation certificate of the NGOPAN of the NGOMemorandum and rules / trust deed / byelawsAudited financial statements of the last 3 years (for FCRA / 12A)List of governing body members with PAN and AadhaarRegistered office address proofBank account details of the NGO
Our 4-step process
1
Share docs
Secure upload
2
We verify
Eligibility check
3
Filing
Filed with CBDT / MCA / MHA / NITI Aayog
4
Approval
Registration certificate delivered
Frequently asked
Statutorily up to 90 days, but in practice 6–12 months. The NGO must be at least 3 years old and have spent ₹10 lakh on core activities over the last 3 years to qualify for prior permission.
Section 12A grants the NGO itself income-tax exemption. Section 80G lets the donor claim a deduction (usually 50%) on their donation. Both are filed together for a new NGO.
Yes. Since April 2021, every NGO receiving CSR money from a company must be registered with MCA by filing Form CSR-1 and obtain a unique CSR Registration Number.
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