Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

MHA has blocked funding of 4 more organisations in India after Greenpeace. These are Avaaz, Bank Information Centre, 350.org and Sierra Club. These organisations neither had prior permission nor registration. Infact some of these NGOs even received funds in the … Continue reading →

Dear Sir Our organisation was registered under 1860 act Fasli 1350 dated 9-4-1992 and Renewal was completed in 2001 Year in Hyderabad.Now All documents were sent to Districts from last 4 years onwards.Now we submitted for Renewal with All supporting … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I would like to know if the renewal application for FCRA has to be made online or manual. Also, there is a deadline of April 30, 2015 prescribed for filing the renewal application but is there a stating … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, NGO is receiving funds from a PSU for doing development work. This fund is part of the CSR initiatives. The amount is not given as a grant but in the form of a work order/consultancy. What implications will … Continue reading →

Dear Sir, I would like to seek clarification whether FCRA requires prior project approval from the general body of the organisation before sending it to the prospective donors. Thanks & Regards, Preeti — Coordinator – Admin & Accounts HAQ: Centre … Continue reading →

What is the return form ( FC-6 or FC-7 ) for Fixed assets purchased from FCRA  fund ? What is the last date to file the FCRA annual return and Fixed assets return. Ashok Mishra SNS Foundation

Here is an opinion on Service tax. I am quite confused. Could someone throw more light on the subject? What exactly is the right interpretation? “Services to foreign organisations may not be chargeable to service tax in some cases. To … Continue reading →

Dear Sir A NGO (already registered under FCRA) has received funds (INR) from a Foreign Bank having operations in India for the purpose of sustainable development of an area. These funds have been received from Mumbai branch of that bank … Continue reading →

Dear Sir, This is to obtain a clarification as to whether – 1) Foreign nationals can be enrolled on to the Governing Board of NGOs who are foreign contribution recipient. 2) Similarly, whether foreign nationals can be appointed to a position … Continue reading →