24/08/2026
For NGOs, trusts, and societies, 12A/12AB and 80G compliance is not a one-time registration exercise. Proper records, timely audits, and statutory filings are essential to protect tax benefits, transparency, and donor confidence.
Key compliance areas include:
1. Audit records
Maintain books of account, donation and grant records, receipts, expense details, asset registers, and supporting documents in an organised manner.
2. Statutory filings
Complete the applicable audit reporting and income tax return filing within the prescribed timelines. Delays or incomplete submissions may create compliance complications.
3. Registration continuity
Regularly review 12A/12AB and 80G registration details, donor documentation, renewal or revalidation requirements, and applicable reporting obligations.
4. Governance and documentation
Ensure that funds are applied strictly towards stated charitable objectives and that resolutions, vouchers, utilisation records, and financial statements are properly maintained.
Sound compliance strengthens the organisation’s credibility and supports continued confidence among donors, beneficiaries, regulators, and stakeholders.
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