🏢 Society & NGO Compliance Services
Strengthening the Backbone of Social Impact with Legal & Financial Clarity
Non-profits, trusts, and societies operate with a noble vision—but managing legal, tax, and regulatory requirements can be daunting. We provide specialized services tailored to the unique needs of NGOs, charitable trusts, and societies.
From initial registration under the Societies Act, Trust Act, or Section 8 of the Companies Act, to obtaining 12A, 80G, and FCRA approvals, our firm ensures that your organization enjoys legal recognition and tax-exempt status. We also handle accounting, donor reporting, audit, and compliance filing so that you remain eligible for government grants and foreign contributions.
With deep domain knowledge and a passion for supporting change-makers, we help you run your organization smoothly—ensuring transparency, credibility, and compliance at every step.
An NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) is a non-profit group that operates independently of government and is formed to serve social, charitable, religious, educational, or humanitarian objectives. NGOs may be registered under different legal structures, each with its own benefits.
To serve the public without profit motive
Promote education, healthcare, and literacy
Work in rural development, women empowerment, and skill development
Provide aid during natural disasters
Promote environment conservation and animal welfare
Foster arts, culture, and social harmony
Most societies and NGOs are set up with one or more of these non-profit objectives:
Promotion of education, healthcare, or environmental protection
Conducting awareness programs, research, and training
Promoting arts, culture, literature
Providing relief to the poor or disaster-affected groups
Women empowerment, child welfare, animal protection
📌 Annual Filing & Compliance Checklist
We understand the passion behind every non-profit effort. Our goal is to make the legal, financial, and compliance journey smooth and transparent, so you can focus on creating real impact.
| Type of NGO | Description | Governing Law | Best For |
| Trust | Created by a Trust Deed, managed by Trustees. Flexible, often used for religious or charitable purposes. | Indian Trust Act, 1882 | Religious institutions, Old age homes, Orphanages |
| Society | Formed by a group of people with a common charitable, cultural, educational, or scientific goal. | Societies Registration Act, 1860 | Schools, Clubs, Research bodies |
| Section 8 Company | Most formal structure. Operates under corporate governance with a non-profit motive. | Companies Act, 2013 | Large NGOs, CSR-funded entities, International collaborations |
| Type | Key Focus Areas |
| Charitable NGOs | Poverty relief, child welfare, old age care, food distribution |
| Educational NGOs | Schools, literacy programs, coaching for underprivileged |
| Healthcare NGOs | Medical camps, health awareness, hospital support |
| Environmental NGOs | Tree plantation, water conservation, climate awareness |
| Cultural NGOs | Promotion of art, heritage, literature |
| Women & Child NGOs | Women empowerment, girl education, child protection |
| Human Rights NGOs | Legal aid, equality campaigns, minority rights |
| Animal Welfare NGOs | Street animal care, shelters, awareness drives |
| Rural Development NGOs | Sanitation, employment, skill training in villages |
| Compliance | Description | Applicable For | Due Date |
| Annual Return Filing | Update member list, financials (Society) | Society | Yearly |
| ITR-7 Filing | Income tax return under Section 139(4C) | All NGOs | July 31 or Oct 31 |
| Audit Report (Form 10B) | Mandatory if income exceeds threshold | All NGOs | Along with ITR |
| 12A & 80G Registration/Renewal | Enables tax exemption for NGO & donors | Trust, Society, Section 8 | Valid for 5 years |
| FCRA Registration | For receiving foreign contributions | NGOs receiving foreign donations | Annually by Dec 31 |
| Project Utilization Reports | Required by donors & CSR contributors | Project-based NGOs | As per agreement |
| Minutes of Meetings | For governing body or trustees | All NGOs | Periodic/Annual |
| Feature | Trust | Society | Section 8 Company |
| Minimum Members | 2 Trustees | 7 Members | 2 Directors |
| Governing Body | Trustees | Governing Committee | Board of Directors |
| Formation Document | Trust Deed | MoA + Rules | MoA + AoA + License |
| Suitable For | Religious/Charity Work | Cultural/Research Groups | Large NGOs/CSR Funding |
| Regulation | Sub-Registrar | Registrar of Societies | Registrar of Companies (MCA) |