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NGO Compliance

Keep your NGO trusted and compliant, year after year.

Whether your organisation is registered as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company, its credibility rests on more than good intentions — it rests on 12A and 80G registrations that stay valid, an FCRA licence that's renewed on time, and annual returns that never miss a due date. Donors, government departments, and CSR committees all check this before they trust an NGO with funding.

Lapse on any of these and the fallout isn't just paperwork — it can mean losing your tax-exempt status, forfeiting donors' 80G deductions, having your FCRA registration suspended, or becoming ineligible for CSR funds altogether. We manage the full compliance lifecycle for NGOs, from first registration to every renewal and annual filing that follows.

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Live status across your NGO's core statutory registrations
  • 12A & 80G registered and active
  • FCRA licence renewed on schedule
  • ITR-7 & Form 10B filed
  • CSR-1 & Darpan profile updated
Fully Compliant NGO
Statutory Registrations

Every registration a compliant NGO needs to hold

From tax-exemption certificates to foreign-funding licences, here's the complete lineup of registrations and filings we manage for Trusts, Societies, and Section 8 Companies.

Income Tax

12A Registration

Grants your NGO exemption from paying income tax on surplus income applied toward its charitable objectives.

Donor Benefit

80G Registration

Lets your donors claim a tax deduction on their contributions — one of the biggest factors donors weigh before giving.

Foreign Funds

FCRA Registration

Required under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act to legally receive and utilise funding from foreign sources.

CSR Eligibility

CSR-1 Filing

Registers your NGO on the MCA portal as an eligible implementing agency for corporate CSR funding.

Annual

Income Tax Return (ITR-7)

The mandatory annual return for entities claiming exemption under Sections 11 and 12 of the Income Tax Act.

Annual

Form 10B Audit Report

The statutory audit report that must accompany the income tax return for organisations claiming 12A exemption.

Government Portal

NGO Darpan Registration

A NITI Aayog identification that's now a prerequisite for most government grants and partnership schemes.

Annual

Annual ROC / Registrar Filing

AOC-4 and MGT-7A for Section 8 Companies, or the equivalent annual returns filed with the Registrar of Societies for Trusts and Societies.

The Process

From registration to annual filings, in eight steps

Here's exactly how we take an NGO from its founding registration to a fully compliant, filing-current organisation trusted by donors and regulators alike.

✓ Registered 1 12A / 80G Filed 2 FCRA Active 3 Annual Filings
1

Entity & Compliance Status Review

We review your Trust Deed, MOA/AOA, or Society registration to confirm structure, objectives, and current registration status.

2

Document & Financial Data Compilation

Governing body details, financial statements, and activity records are compiled and reconciled ahead of any filing.

3

12A & 80G Registration or Renewal

Applications are filed on the income tax portal to secure or renew tax exemption and donor-deduction status.

4

FCRA Registration or Renewal

Once eligibility criteria are met, we file for FCRA registration or its five-year renewal to keep foreign funding flowing legally.

5

Board Resolution & Governance Documentation

Trustee or board resolutions authorising filings are drafted, passed, and recorded in your statutory registers.

6

Annual Audit (Form 10B)

A qualified chartered accountant audits your accounts and prepares the Form 10B report required alongside your tax return.

7

Annual Return Filing

ITR-7, the FCRA annual return FC-4 where applicable, and ROC or Registrar of Societies filings are completed within statutory deadlines.

8

Ongoing Advisory & Renewal Tracking

We track every renewal and due date on your behalf, flagging expiries well ahead so nothing lapses unnoticed.

Eligibility

What qualifies an NGO for these registrations?

Each registration has its own eligibility bar, but most compliant NGOs share the same foundational criteria before applying.

Valid Founding Registration

A registered Trust Deed, Society Registration Certificate, or Section 8 Certificate of Incorporation in place.

Genuine Charitable Objective

Clearly defined objectives around education, health, poverty relief, environment, or other recognised charitable purposes.

No Profit Distribution

Income and assets must be applied solely to the NGO's objectives, never distributed to trustees, members, or directors.

Proper Books of Accounts

Maintained and audited financial records, essential for 12A, 80G, and FCRA applications alike.

Governing Board in Place

A functioning trustee board or governing body, with no single family or entity holding disproportionate control.

Three Years' Track Record for FCRA

FCRA registration generally requires at least three years of existence and a minimum threshold of charitable spending.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need for NGO compliance filings

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to keep every registration and renewal on schedule.

Trust Deed / MOA & AOA

Or Society Registration Certificate

PAN & TAN

Of the NGO entity

Governing Body KYC

ID and address proof of trustees/directors

Audited Financial Statements

Balance sheet, income & expenditure account

Activity & Annual Report

Detailing programmes run in the financial year

Bank Account Statements

For the NGO's operating and FCRA accounts

Registered Office Proof

Utility bill or rent agreement

Board Resolutions

Authorising the filings and signatories

Why It's Worth It

What staying compliant actually protects

Beyond avoiding penalties, disciplined compliance is what keeps donors, regulators, and CSR committees willing to fund your mission.

Continued Tax Exemption

Valid 12A status keeps your surplus income shielded from tax

Higher Donor Confidence

Active 80G status makes every donation more attractive to give

Eligible for Foreign Funding

A current FCRA licence keeps international grants and donations flowing

Access to CSR Funding

CSR-1 registration opens the door to corporate CSR budgets

Stronger Institutional Credibility

Government bodies and funders trust a compliant NGO faster

Avoids Deregistration

Timely filings prevent cancellation of 12A, 80G, or FCRA status

Smoother Grant Access

An updated Darpan profile simplifies government scheme applications

Protects Trustees Personally

Reduces exposure to personal liability for governing body members

The Compliance Calendar

What's due, and when, once you're registered

Compliance for an NGO doesn't end at 12A and 80G — here's the recurring calendar we track for you every financial year.

Form 10B Audit Report

Statutory audit of accounts, typically due by 30th September.

ITR-7 Income Tax Return

Annual return filed by 31st October for entities claiming exemption.

FCRA Annual Return (FC-4)

Filed by 31st December for NGOs holding FCRA registration.

CSR-1 Profile Update

Kept current whenever governing body or activity details change.

Board / Governing Body Meetings

Minimum number of meetings held and minuted each financial year.

NGO Darpan Annual Update

Activity and financial details refreshed to stay eligible for government schemes.

Why Hisho & Kanri

Compliance managed by people who track it daily

We manage 12A, 80G, FCRA, and annual filings for NGOs across the country, so we catch expiries and gaps before they become a funding problem.

NGO-Specialist Professionals

Chartered accountants and company secretaries who handle NGO filings every month.

Never Miss a Renewal

Every 12A, 80G, FCRA, and annual due date tracked and flagged well in advance.

Transparent Pricing

Fixed compliance packages with no hidden government-fee surprises.

Full Visibility

You see every filing status, renewal, and acknowledgment as it happens.

Dedicated Compliance Manager

One point of contact who knows your NGO's registration history end to end.

Secure Documentation

Trustee, donor, and financial records handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about NGO compliance

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It's the set of registrations and returns — 12A, 80G, FCRA, CSR-1, ITR-7, and more — an NGO must obtain and keep current to legally operate, receive donations, and retain its tax-exempt status.

12A exempts the NGO's own income from tax, while 80G lets donors claim a deduction on the contributions they make — both are typically applied for together.

Under the current regime, both are typically granted for five years at a time and must be renewed well before expiry to avoid a compliance gap.

Generally no — FCRA registration requires around three years of existence and a minimum level of charitable spending, though prior permission routes exist for specific projects.

Founding documents, governing body KYC, audited financials, and activity reports are the core set — see the Documents section above for the full list.

Yes, since 2021, NGOs must file CSR-1 with the MCA to be eligible to receive and implement corporate CSR funding.

The NGO's income becomes taxable and donors lose their deduction benefit, both of which typically hit fundraising hard until the status is restored.

Yes, a qualified chartered accountant must audit the accounts annually, and the Form 10B report feeds directly into the income tax return.

Beyond monetary penalties, sustained non-compliance can lead to cancellation of 12A, 80G, or FCRA registration, and loss of donor and regulator trust.

Because we track every registration and renewal date for you, flag expiries before they lapse, and stay on as your compliance partner year after year.