NGO Accounting in Delhi: FCRA, 12A/80G, and Fund Compliance
📌 TL;DR - NGO & Non-Profit Accounting in Delhi Services at a Glance
NGO accounting = fund-based accounting + FCRA (SBI Sansad Marg designated account, FC-4 by 31 Dec, 20% admin cap) + 12A/80G (5-year renewal, S.11 85% application) + CSR-1 + donor reporting. Delhi = 13,763 NGOs (3rd highest in India). MHA FCRA Section + SBI Sansad Marg + IT offices all in Delhi. From Rs 8,000/month. Patron Rohini office.
Delhi is the nerve centre of India's non-profit sector. For a comprehensive overview, see our NGO Accounting national guide.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing Acts | Societies Act 1860, Trusts Act 1882, Companies Act (S.8), IT Act (S.11/12A/80G), FCRA 2010, CSR Rules |
| Cost From | Rs 8,000/month (small NGO); Rs 15,000 (FCRA-registered) |
| Key Portals | incometax.gov.in, fcraonline.nic.in, ngodarpan.gov.in, csr.gov.in |
| Penalty | Loss of 12A = entire income taxable. FCRA cancellation. Max marginal rate |
| Delhi Context | 13,763 NGOs. MHA FCRA Section in Delhi. SBI Sansad Marg mandatory. IT offices at ITO |
Goonj, CARE India, Smile Foundation, CRY, World Vision, Oxfam India headquartered here. UN agencies and bilateral donors in Lodhi Estate/Chanakyapuri. FCRA Amendment 2020: mandatory SBI Sansad Marg account. 12A/80G now 5-year renewal. Patron's Rohini office handles MHA, IT, Registrar of Societies filings.
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