Monthly Archives: October 2016

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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