Trusts & NGOs – Compliance with Purpose

Where Purpose Meets Regulation, Guidance Matters

Running a Trust or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is not just a calling—it's a commitment to accountability, transparency, and lawful giving. While the heart of a not-for-profit lies in its mission, the soul of its sustainability lies in compliance. In today's environment, donor scrutiny, regulatory oversight, and evolving tax laws have made governance as crucial as goodwill.

The regulatory framework for Trusts and NGOs—especially under the Income Tax Act, FCRA, CSR laws, and state charity laws—is dynamic and unforgiving. One missed registration, delayed filing, or incorrect fund usage can lead to cancellation of exemptions, penalties, or worse—loss of public trust.

At Anuj Desai & Associates, we serve as regulatory navigators and financial guardians for your charitable institutions, ensuring that your purpose-driven work is legally sound, financially robust, and future-ready.

Our Services for Trusts & NGOs Include:

1. Formation & Registration

  • Drafting of Trust Deed, MOA & AOA for Societies/Section 8 Companies
  • Registration under Section 12AB (for income exemption) and 80G (for donor benefits)
  • State-level registration under Charity Commissioner or Registrar of Societies

2. Regulatory & Tax Compliance

  • Filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR-7)
  • Annual audit reports in Form 10B / 10BB
  • Preparation and filing of Form 10, 9A, 10AC and related compliance
  • FCRA registration and advisory for foreign donations

3. CSR Compliance Support

  • Advisory to corporates on eligible CSR activities
  • Implementation guidance, fund monitoring, and utilization certification
  • CSR audit and reporting under the Companies Act

4. Accounts, Audit & Internal Control Setup

  • Maintenance of books and statutory registers
  • Statutory, internal, and FCRA audit services
  • Budgeting, fund tracking, and utilization monitoring systems

5. Representation & Advisory

  • Assistance during Income Tax scrutiny or reassessment
  • Drafting replies and appearing before authorities.
  • Support in 12AB renewal, 80G revalidation, or FCRA issues

Trusts and NGOs today are held to high standards—not only by regulators but by donors, beneficiaries, and society at large. At Anuj Desai & Associates, we ensure that your operations stand up to every layer of scrutiny—legal, financial, and ethical—so that your mission continues without interruption, without error, and with full public confidence.

Because doing good should never be compromised by non-compliance.