Author Archives: SRRF

Can a NRI be on the Board of a NPO having FCRA?

Dear Sir/Madam, I got your contact information from your website and have a quick question. Thank you so much in advance for your advice. Best regards, Seshu

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Implications if a Trust does not renew its 12AA registration

Hope this email finds you well and in good health ! I want to understand the following: We have 12A registered entity that does not plan to apply for upcoming renewal in 2025-26 and continue to file ITR as AOP.  What … Continue reading

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FCRA Bank A/c in different name than the Organisation

Dear Sir, Recently whilst doing financial review of a foundation I came across the following: Organisations legal documents such as 12 AA Registration, Society registration document, PAN, and all other documents were in the name of XYZ foundation. Organisation is … Continue reading

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Relaxation for filing Audit Report – Form 10B/10BB for AY: 2023-24

AY 2023-24In case your NPO has still not filed Audit Report in Form 10B/10BB for AY 2023-24 (i.e. FY 2022-23), which was required to be filed by 31-3-2024, can breathe easy and file the same by 10th November 2024. CBDT … Continue reading

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NPOs required to submit Form 9A & Form 10 by 31 August 2024

As per amendments made last year, NPOs are required to submit Form 9A (for application of funds during next year) and Form 10 (for accumulation of funds for application in future) sixty (60) days prior to the date of filing … Continue reading

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FCRA Validity extended to 30-09-2024

We are happy to inform you that FCRA department has extended the validity of FCRA certificates till 30-Sep-2024. This is applicable to all those NGOs whose FCRA had been earlier extended till 30-Jun-24 vide notification dated 28-Mar-2024 and their FCRA … Continue reading

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Trademark Registration for Society

Dear Team, We are a Society, registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 as a not-for-profit organisation. Can we get registration under ‘Trademark’ for a specific logo ? Regards Prabhat Kumar

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FCRA Validity extended to 30-06-2024

Validity of FCRA registration has been extended till 30-Jun-2024. Thus all those NGOs whose FCRA had been earlier extended till 31-Mar-24 because their renewal application was pending with the FCRA Dept. Also in case an NGO’s FCRA expires by 30th … Continue reading

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FCRA Helpdesk Online Portal

FCRA Helpdesk is now actively supporting to resolve FCRA related queries that NPOs face under following categories: Basically system allows you to generate a Enquiry Ticket. For this you need to follow following steps: In case you face any difficulties, … Continue reading

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Treatment of income generated through letting out property created from FCRA fund

We are a FCRA registered non-religious Society. We have received certain non-restricted foreign grants, which we want to utilise for acquiring immovable property for the purpose of Society activity. However, some of its portion will be let out and will … Continue reading

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