Societies & Trust Compliance
End-to-end compliance services for societies, trusts, and Section 8 companies — from formation and registration under 12A/80G to FCRA compliance and annual filings.
Formation & Registration
- Society, Trust & Section 8 Company formation
- Registration of trust deed
- MOA/AOA preparation
- Name approval and incorporation
Tax Exemptions (12A/80G)
- Registration u/s 12A/12AA/12AB of Income Tax Act
- 80G donation exemption certification
- CSR eligibility compliance
- Annual renewal of exemptions
FCRA Compliance
- FCRA registration and renewal
- Foreign contribution accounting
- Annual FCRA returns (FC-4)
- Bank account compliance
Annual Compliance
- Annual filings and ROC compliance
- AGM and board meeting compliance
- Audit of trust/society accounts
- CSR utilization reporting
Engagement Process
Understand objectives, applicable laws, and structure required for the entity.
Draft trust deed / MOA, prepare incorporation documents, and secure name approval.
File with relevant authorities — Registrar, Income Tax, MCA, and FCRA as applicable.
Ongoing annual filings, audits, renewals, and regulatory reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 12A and 80G registration for trusts and NGOs?
12A registration allows a trust/NGO to claim income tax exemption on its income. 80G registration entitles donors to claim a deduction on their donations. Both are issued by the Income Tax Department and are renewable every 5 years under the amended law.
How long does it take to obtain 12A and 80G registration?
After filing the application, the Income Tax Department typically grants provisional registration within 1–3 months. Final registration is granted after 3 years of operations upon review of actual activities.
What are the annual compliance requirements for a registered trust?
A registered trust must file its income tax return (ITR-7), submit Form 10B/10BB audit report, maintain records of receipts and expenditures, and file Form FC-3 if receiving foreign funds under FCRA.
Do you assist with FCRA registration and compliance?
Yes. We assist NGOs and associations with FCRA registration, quarterly FC-3 filings, FC-6 reconciliation, and maintaining compliance with Ministry of Home Affairs regulations on foreign contributions.
Can you help with winding up or conversion of a society or trust?
Yes. We provide advisory on structuring, drafting of trust deeds and memoranda, and the legal process for conversion or dissolution. We also assist with winding up of defunct societies.
Setting Up a Trust or NGO?
Whether it is formation, 12A/80G registration, FCRA compliance, or annual filings — describe what you need and we will take it from there.