Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

PF due date extended for September 2026

As mentioned in our earlier post (PF limit enhanced) that EPFO vide its Circular dt 17-9-2026 enhanced the PF limit from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This change became effective from the date of publication, i.e. 17-9-2026. As many of … Continue reading →

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PF limit enhanced

Central Govt has enhanced the wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 for covering employees under Provident Fund Coverage. So now all employees who receive salary (Basic+DA) upto Rs 25,000, now need to deduct PF @ 12%, which will … Continue reading →

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Can an Indian NGO transfer local donor funds to an NGO in Nepal for flood relief?

Hello We are NGO registered under FCRA. Indian donor wants to donate to our NGO and wants us to send these funds to some NGO in Nepal for flood relief work. Do we have to comply with any regulations or … Continue reading →

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Treatment of sale proceeds assets out of FCRA fund

Good Afternoon, I seek your valuable advice for the following. Old assets bought out of FCRA project in 2017 has been sold to ordinary local buyers in town. Where should we deposit the money/ cheque given by them? Can cheque … Continue reading →

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Latest Amendments in FCRA Rules & Forms – 3

These amendmentshave been brought to further tighten the rules and reporting Forms. The changes are applicable from the date of publication in the Gazette. In earlier two posts, following topics have been covered: In today’s posts we cover issues relating … Continue reading →

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Latest Amendments in FCRA Rules & Forms – 2

This amendment has been brought to further tighten the rules and reporting Forms. The changes are applicable from the date of publication in the Gazette. In yesterday’s post, topics of Key Functionaries and applicability of FCRA towards For-Profit entities were … Continue reading →

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Latest Amendments in FCRA Rules  & Forms -1

This amendment has been brought to further tighten the rules and reporting Forms. The changes are applicable from the date of publication in the Gazette. Considering large number of amendments which impact several aspect of FCRA legislation, it is decided … Continue reading →

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FCRA 2026 put on hold

FCRA amendment Act 2026, which was introduced by the Govt on 25 March 2026 in the Parliament. The bill puts in place mechanism of how Govt would takeover the assets and properties of all those entities whose FCRA has been … Continue reading →

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Guidance Note on filing of FCRA Annual Return (FC-4)

Many of SRRF Dialogue members would be involved in finalising their FC4 return. This year’s return has certain issues, which is creating a lot of confusion, amongst most NPOs. SRRF Dialogue is posting a para-wise Guidance to help members fill … Continue reading →

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Show Cause Notice under Section 14(1) (e) of FCRA 2010

FCRA Dept has started issuing show-cause notices to registered entities, which have not received FCRA funds in last three years (FY 2021-22 to 2023-24). A sample copy of the Notice issued can be seen here. The Show cause Notice is … Continue reading →

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