Overview of NGO Darpan Registration

NGO Darpan is an online portal run by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It helps NGOs and voluntary organizations (VOs) register, update their details, and report how they use government funds.

If your NGO works in areas like rural development, poverty relief, or other social causes, you can register on this platform. It is mandatory for NGOs to register on NGO Darpan to receive government grants or support and to build credibility.

Documents Needed for NGO Darpan Registration

• Registration certificate (PDF or JPG)
• NGO’s PAN card
• PAN and Aadhaar cards of 3 executive committee members
• Name and address of the NGO
• NGO registration number and date
• Details of the executive committee members
• Information on government funding and key working areas

NGO Registration/Revalidation Under Section 80G and Section 12A

NGOs depend on donations to run their activities. To make these donations tax-free for both the NGO and the donor, they must register under Section 80G and Section 12A of the Income Tax Act.

• 80G: Lets you give donation receipts to donors so they can claim tax deductions.
• 12A: Helps NGOs get income tax exemption on surplus income.
• Darpan registration is mandatory before applying for these sections.

Revalidation:

• Apply within one week of document submission
• Process takes up to three months
• Valid for 5 years, reapply six months before expiry

Documents Required:

• NGO registration certificate (PDF/JPG)
• PAN card of NGO
• NGO address, registration number, date
• PAN & Aadhaar of 3 executive members
• Names and roles of key members
• Details of funding and major work areas

NGO Compliance – Darpan Portal

The NGO Darpan Portal, started by the Ministry of Rural Development, helps NGOs register and stay compliant. Registration is compulsory if your NGO receives government funding.

• Improves transparency and trust
• Can be completed online
• Required to apply for 80G, 12A, and CSR-1

CSR-1 Registration

From April 1, 2021, any NGO wanting to receive CSR funds must register with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) by filing Form CSR-1.

CSR funding eligibility applies to companies with:

• Net worth over ₹500 crores
• Turnover over ₹1,000 crores
• Net profit over ₹5 crores

CSR-1 Form is for NGOs planning CSR activities. Once submitted with the right documents, approval usually takes one week.

Documents Required:

• PAN card of the NGO
• Email ID and mobile number
• Governing body member details
• Registration certificate
• NGO Darpan ID
• Digital signature of authorized person with PAN

Section 8 Company Annual Compliance

Section 8 companies (non-profits) must follow annual legal requirements to keep their charitable status valid.

Our compliance package covers:

• Appointing an auditor
• Maintaining statutory registers
• Holding required meetings
• Directors' report preparation
• Filing financials and tax returns

Form 10BD & 10BE – Statement & Certificate of Donation (Updated as per Law)

Under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, donors can claim tax deductions on donations made to eligible NGOs. To ensure accuracy and transparency in these claims, the CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) introduced Form 10BD and Form 10BE through Notification No. 19/2021, dated 26 March 2021.

What is Form 10BD?

Form 10BD is a mandatory annual statement that NGOs and charitable institutions must file to report donation details for each donor.

Key Requirements:

• Must be filed electronically every financial year
• Requires donor name, PAN, address, donation amount, and mode of payment
• Must be digitally signed or submitted via EVC (Electronic Verification Code)
• Due date: 31st May following the end of the financial year

What is Form 10BE?

Once Form 10BD is submitted, the organisation must issue a Certificate of Donation in Form 10BE to each donor.

Form 10BE Includes:

• Name and PAN of the NGO
• Address and 80G/35(1) approval number
• Details of each donation and donor
• This form allows donors to legally claim tax benefits

Corrections can be made by refiling Form 10BD with the necessary updates.

Penalties for Non-Filing

• ₹200/day delay fee under Section 234G
• Penalty from ₹10,000 up to ₹1,00,000 under Section 271K

Why Sperso Filings?

At Sperso Filings, our team of expert lawyers and CAs handles the entire NGO registration process for you. We’ll schedule a call to guide you step by step and explain everything clearly.

We also take care of CSR-1 registration and submit all required documents on your behalf. Our process is transparent, and we’ll keep you updated throughout. If you have any doubts, our team is ready to help.

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