Free, step-by-step guides to every registration and compliance requirement Indian NGOs need to unlock CSR, foundation, and international funding.
Step-by-step guide to filing Form CSR-1 with the Registrar of Companies. Required for organizations implementing CSR projects under Section 135.
Field-by-field guide to filling the CSR-1 form on the MCA21 portal. Covers Part A entity details, Part B professional certification, and common filing errors.
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 — registration, renewal, annual returns, and acceptance rules for foreign funding. Includes 2025 amendment changes.
Tax exemption registrations — 12A for NGO income exemption, 80G for donor tax deductions. Filed with the Income Tax Department. Includes Income Tax Act 2025 changes.
How to register as a CSR implementation agency, eligibility criteria, and the role of the CSR Committee in selecting implementation partners.
Annual CSR return filed by companies with the Registrar of Companies. Covers filing procedure, due dates, and why NGOs should understand it.
Complete guide to registering a Section 8 (non-profit) company under the Companies Act, 2013 — incorporation, compliance, and CSR eligibility.
Registration on the NGO Darpan portal (ngodarpan.gov.in) — required for government funding and many CSR partnerships. Step-by-step process.
Complete annual compliance checklist for Indian NGOs — ROC filings, IT returns, FCRA returns, audit reports, and Darpan updates with deadlines.
Guide to the Annexure II format for the annual CSR report under Section 135. Covers committee composition, expenditure reporting, and impact assessment.
Practical guide to income tax, company law, and FCRA audits for Indian NGOs. Covers Form 112, FC-4, AOC-4, and when each audit applies.
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