NGO, Trust & Section 8 Compliance

Specialised accounting and compliance for charitable trusts, NGOs, and Section 8 companies

NGO, Trust & Section 8 Compliance

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NGO, Trust & Section 8 Compliance

TAX NOVA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLP has hands-on expertise in accounting, financial statement preparation, and statutory compliance for charitable trusts, public trusts, NGOs, and Section 8 companies across Telangana and India. We support organisations from initial registration through ongoing compliance — including 12AB, 80G, ITR-7, and donor reporting.

Not-for-profit organisations in India face a distinct set of accounting standards and compliance requirements under the Income Tax Act, the Companies Act (for Section 8 companies), and FCRA (for foreign contributions). Our NGO practice covers trust accounting under ICAI guidelines, provisional and audited financial statement preparation, 12AB and 80G registration, and ongoing compliance including ITR-7, Form 10BD/10BE, and the 85% application rule.

  • 12AB & 80G registration expertise — End-to-end support for trust registration and exemption applications, including preparation of provisional financial statements required by the Income Tax Department.
  • ICAI not-for-profit standards — Accounts prepared as per ICAI guidelines for not-for-profit entities — Receipts & Payments, Income & Expenditure, and Balance Sheet.
  • Donor reporting (10BD/10BE) — Annual donor reporting and issue of donation certificates (Form 10BE) in compliance with amended 80G regulations.
  • 85% application rule compliance — Monitoring and documentation of the 85% application of income requirement under the Income Tax Act to protect exempt status.

What We Cover

Detailed breakdown of our NGO, Trust & Section 8 Compliance services

Trust Accounting & Financial Statements

Preparation of Receipts and Payments Account, Income and Expenditure Account, and Balance Sheet for charitable trusts and NGOs as per ICAI Not-for-Profit guidelines.

12AB Registration & Renewal

Application for registration under Section 12AB of the Income Tax Act (provisional and final), including preparation of required financial statements, objects clause review, and coordination with the Income Tax Department.

80G Exemption Application

Filing of Form 10A for 80G exemption application, enabling donors to claim deductions on donations made to your organisation, along with renewal of existing 80G registrations.

ITR-7 Filing

Annual income tax return filing (ITR-7) for trusts and institutions registered under Sections 12A/12AB and 10(23C), including schedules for income applied, accumulated income, and corpus donations.

Form 10BD / 10BE (Donor Reporting)

Annual filing of Form 10BD (donor details statement) and issuance of Form 10BE (donation certificates) to donors claiming 80G deduction, as mandated by the Finance Act, 2021 amendments.

FCRA Compliance Advisory

Advisory on FCRA registration requirements, permissible foreign contributions, utilisation restrictions, and annual FCRA return filing for organisations receiving foreign funds.

85% Application Rule Monitoring

Computation and monitoring of the 85% application of income requirement under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act, including accumulation provisions under Section 11(2) where applicable.

Section 8 Company Compliance

Annual ROC filings, statutory audit support, and income tax compliance for Section 8 companies (non-profit companies under the Companies Act, 2013).

Who This Service Is For

Clients we regularly assist with NGO, Trust & Section 8 Compliance

Charitable Trusts
Public Trusts
NGOs & Foundations
Section 8 Companies
Religious Organisations
Educational & Medical Institutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our NGO, Trust & Section 8 Compliance service

What is the difference between 12AB registration and 80G?

12AB registration gives the trust itself exemption from income tax on income applied for charitable purposes. 80G registration gives donors the benefit of claiming a deduction (50% or 100%) on donations made to your organisation. Both registrations are obtained separately but are often applied for together.

Is 12AB registration provisional or permanent?

Under the amended provisions effective from April 2021, new trusts obtain provisional 12AB registration valid for 3 years. After 3 years, they must apply for final registration, which is valid for 5 years and requires renewal thereafter.

Do we need to file an ITR even if the trust has no taxable income?

Yes. All trusts and institutions registered under Section 12AB are required to file ITR-7 annually, irrespective of whether there is taxable income. Non-filing can result in loss of exemption benefits and penalties.

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