Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

Dear Sir, We are running a clinic and for this we have purchased equipment out of FC grant. Day to day running cost of clinic i.e., Rent, elect charges, water charges, payment to sweeper and salary payment to staff is … Continue reading →

HI, I am working in an Indian NGO and we are getting grants from our USA based funding agency. As a general practice we are booking expenses in our books of accounts. However under certain case for ex. salary of some … Continue reading →

Deemed provision under S.12AA is not automatic and would need to be followed with a writ Recently Allahabad High Court (Full Bench) has ruled that non-disposal of an application for registration before the expiry of six months as provided u/s … Continue reading →

Can i received FCRA fund from individual foreigner for training/seminar fees and deposit in FC Bank account Regards Manish Indore

Could anyone guide us for government requirement and taxes involved in organising a musical event to raise fund. Early response will be appreciated. COLOMBOWALA

Dear SRRF Dialogue Member, Greetings from SRRF!!! FCRA Department has become quite active as we all know. Now it has asked all FCRA registered associations to provide various details online. Please go to the link following http://fcraonline.nic.in/ to access the … Continue reading →