Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

Requirement for filing return under Lokpal postponed (indefinitely ?)

Posted on December 9, 2016 by SRRF

Dept of Personnel & Training, nodal Dept for Lokpal has come out with an Office Memorandum dt 1 Dec 2016 stating that ‘there is no requirement for filing of declarations of assets and liabilities by public servants now’. Following conclusions … Continue reading →

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Cash Deposits by NGOs under demonetisation

Posted on December 1, 2016 by SRRF

Present Income Tax Act 1961 has provided for tax treatment of anonymous donations as per Sec. 115BBC. Here the term is anonymous donations and this is different from cash donations. In case an NGO has received Cash donations, our suggestions are … Continue reading →

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Final chance for renewal of FCRA Registration

Posted on November 22, 2016 by SRRF

Giving a final chance, the Government has decided to ask more than 11000 NGOs who’s FCRA was not renewed since their applications were not filed online by 30th June to submit fresh application for the renewal of FCRA Registration. The … Continue reading →

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Tax calculation in case of public trusts without 12A registration?

Posted on November 14, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Team We have few general queries 1.How is taxable income & the amount of tax payable calculated in case of public trusts without 12A registration ? 2.If a public Trust without 12A has Total donation received Rs. 4 lacs … Continue reading →

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Demonetization & NGOs

Posted on November 12, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Sir, We need to have your advice about whether, we, as an NGO, Could be allowed for a limited period, under the recent De-Monetizing move of the existing currency of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 by the Govt. of India. We, … Continue reading →

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Advance payment to staff from FCRA Account

Posted on October 28, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Members, I wish to know if any advance can be paid to staff for his/her foreign visit on an invitation by foreign donor for meeting/workshop under FCRA or not? Regards Jagdeep Kakkar

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Can an INGO branch office employ foreigners?

Posted on October 27, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Members, I am a member of SRRF group. “Can a branch office in India of an INGO can hire Foreigners on their roles” Thanks for your support and will wait for your revert. Best Regards, Amit _________ Amit Gulati

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International organizations which shall not be treated as foreign source

Posted on October 21, 2016 by SRRF

FCRA Department has further enhanced list of International Donors (foreign source) which are exempted from FCRA vide its ORDER NO. SO 3210(E) [F.NO.II/21022/23(07)/2015-FC-III], Dated 17-10-2016. These organizations are as follow: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Disaster Management Centre (SDMC); Global … Continue reading →

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Can grant be made to foreigners?

Posted on October 17, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Members, I am writing on behalf of India Foundation for the Arts, a grant making organization using FCRA and Indian funds. I would like to know whether we can make grants as per the legal provisions in India. “Can … Continue reading →

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Tax Treatment of Funds Accumulated

Posted on October 7, 2016 by SRRF

Our NGO has saved non-specific donations in FDs for a ‘rainy day’. Some have exceeded 5 years and we are now told that we have to pay 45% in taxes for under-utilization of funds and if we delay the process … Continue reading →

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