Charity & NGO Hub | Registration & 80G Tax Benefits

Your guide to social work in Bharat. Understand how to register an NGO, the rules for FCRA foreign funds, and 80G tax benefits for donors.

Know your legal rights under the Constitution of India. This dynamic directory contains verified guidelines, resources, templates, and expert law compliance tools.

  • Charity Rights

    Registering Your NGO

    Law/Section: Trust Act / Societies Act / Companies Act

    Three ways to legally turn your passion into a purpose.

    Fact: A Section 8 Company must spend all its profits only on its social objectives; it cannot pay dividends to members.

    • Trust: Best for family-run charities or small groups; easy to set up.
    • Society: Best for member-based groups (like clubs or local movements).
    • Section 8 Company: Most professional model; best for large-scale operations and transparency.

  • Charity Rights

    FCRA & Foreign Funds

    Law/Section: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010

    The strict rules for receiving money from abroad.

    Tip: If you receive foreign funds without FCRA, both the NGO and its directors can face heavy fines and jail time.

    • Mandatory Registration: You MUST have an FCRA certificate before accepting even a single rupee from a foreign source.
    • SBI Delhi Account: All foreign funds must be received only in the designated SBI branch in New Delhi.
    • Administrative Limit: Only 20% of foreign funds can be used for administrative expenses (salaries, rent).

  • Charity Rights

    Tax Benefits (80G & 12A)

    Law/Section: Income Tax Act, 1961

    Rewarding those who give to the nation.

    • 12A Registration: Allows the NGO itself to be exempt from paying income tax on eligible donations.
    • 80G Certificate: Allows the DONOR to claim a 50% deduction on their taxable income for the amount donated.
    • CSR Funding: Companies with large profits are legally required to spend 2% of their net profit on social work (CSR).

  • Charity Rights

    Rights of a Volunteer

    Law/Section: Common Law / NGO Policies

    Protecting the heroes who work for free.

    • Safety First: The NGO is responsible for providing a safe environment for its volunteers.
    • Certificate of Service: Volunteers have a right to receive a formal certificate for their contribution.
    • Expense Reimbursement: While they don't get a salary, volunteers can be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses (travel, food).

  • Charity Helplines

    NGO Darpan Portal

    Contact: ngodarpan.gov.in

    Official portal for all NGO registrations in Bharat.

  • Charity Helplines

    Income Tax Helpline

    Contact: 1800-180-1961

    For queries on 80G and 12A exemptions.