Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

FCRA Renewal

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

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Filing of FC-6 Return – Points to remember

Many of you would be busy in filing of your FCRA Annual Return (FC6) since due date of 31st December is fast approaching. To facilitate the same, we provide some important points that you find useful for correct filing of … Continue reading

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Grant as Work Order – Implications

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

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General Body Approval needed?

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

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What is return form for Assets purchased from FCRA fund

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

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Clarification on service tax – Where is service receiver located abroad?

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

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Is revision of FC-6 possible?

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

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Engagement of foreign citizens in NGOs/Board

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

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More information about 80G and S.35 AC

Dear Sir, I have some doubts about the 80 G receipts and the IT 35 Ac and 35 i, i & ii. What is the limit of the receipts under the 80 G. What is the relevance of the Indian … Continue reading

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NGOs and their overseas operations

Diwali greetings to SRRF colleagues! Writing with a request for some guidance: As part of one of our research studies, we are looking at Indian CSOs engagement with development cooperation. We have interviewed CSO voices some of who mentioned difficulties … Continue reading

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