Monthly Archives: September 2015

Precautions on Online Acceptance of Foreign Donation

Dear Dialogue Members, We are a NGO (Pratham Books) works towards development and distribution of high quality children books in multiple Indian languages. We have an online platform to raise money “Donate a Book” (https://donateabook.org.in/). As of now, we are accepting … Continue reading

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Service Tax on Security Services

As per the recent amendment in the service tax laws , service tax is to be deposited by the payer (person availing the services) for the security services (security guards). If the organisation is not registered under the service tax … Continue reading

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PF Coverage for NGOs

Dear dialogue members, It is reported that all Religious and Charitable Institutions which are hitherto exempted from coverage of EPF are now covered under EPF provisions w.e.f. 01.04.2015. Can anybody through light on this please. Regards, Sridharha

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Service Tax on Grant

Dear Members, We have received grant Rs.10 Lacs in 28th August 2015 from foreign source for a specific project and deposited in FCRA account. The said amount is not inclusive of service tax. Q.1 What amount to be deposited? Is … Continue reading

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