Author Archives: SRRF

Proposed Changes in definition of Foreign Source

Posted on December 28, 2015 by SRRF

Proposed Changes in definition of Foreign Source Comments invited by 20th January 2016 Comments being asked for changes in definition of Foreign Source, which would take out all those companies registered in India with more than 50% share capital held … Continue reading →

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Administrative Expenses – Query

Posted on December 26, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Sir, I am a frequent visitor of your blog SRRF. It is a great source of resources. Couple of times I interacted with you through emails and even posted some questions and answered for others’ queries too. In the … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 4 Comments

Feedback Report – Legal Compliance Workshop for NGOs 17 Dec 2015

Posted on December 23, 2015 by SRRF

FEEDBACK REPORT Legal Compliance Workshop for NGOs [Thursday, 17th December 2015, India International Centre (Annexe), 40 Max Mueller Marg, N. Delhi – 3] Dear Friends with a special Hello to all the Participants who attended the workshop. We thank all … Continue reading →

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Annual Return filing date extended to 15th March 2016

Posted on December 23, 2015 by SRRF

Annual Return filing date extended to 15th March 2016 Vide a notice of 22nd December 2015, FCRA Dept has extended filling date of Annual Return (now under FC4) to 15th March 2016. This has been done to allow FCRA users … Continue reading →

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Changes in Bank Branch

Posted on December 22, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Memebrs, I wish to have a clarification on the following: We have a FCRA account with UCO Bank, Abids Circle Branch, Hyderabad. But the branch does not deal with Foreign exchange. UCO Bank, Banjara Hills branch deals with foreign … Continue reading →

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Applicability of Service Tax on the assessment provided by the various organisations to the schools for assessing their students?

Posted on December 14, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Sir, Can you please clarify if service tax is applicable on assessments that are being provided by the various organisations to the schools for assessing their students? The latest circular states : (i) Education: At present, all services provided … Continue reading →

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Can Section 8 Companies have shareholders?

Posted on December 11, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Friends, Please let me know if Section 8 Companies can have shareholders? If yes, please update me on the related aspects. Thanks and regards, — B V Soma Sastry

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 12 Comments

IT return filing for Trusts

Posted on November 30, 2015 by SRRF

Dear sir/madam, Pl include my following queries in your group mail so we get the answers needed. 1. Is it now still valid and mandatory to get a Digital Signature for filing IT returns for a Charitable Trust? 2. If … Continue reading →

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Tax Implications on working as a contractor

Posted on November 26, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Members, SKG Sangha is an NGO working in the fields of sustainable energy, sustainable agriculture and waste management. As party of our projects, a software company has come forward to fund one of our energy projects. Whereas the company … Continue reading →

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Foreign Interns

Posted on October 27, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Network members, We are an NGO working in the fields of sustainable energy, agriculture and waste management. A boy of 16 years from Korea is showing interest to come to India for a two months internship at our organisation. … Continue reading →

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