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NGO & Non-Profit Payroll Services in Delhi: CA-Led Salary Processing with FCRA Compliance and Donor Reporting

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Documents: Staff data, salary structure, FCRA registration, donor agreements, project budgets, 12A/80G, trust deed

Fees: Starting from Rs 5,000/month for small NGOs in Delhi

Eligibility: Societies, trusts, Section 8 companies, FCRA NGOs, international NGOs, CSR foundations in Delhi

Timeline: Payroll setup 5-7 days; first salary run from following month; FCRA stream from Day 1

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NGO Payroll in Delhi: FCRA, Donor Reporting, and Non-Profit Compliance

📌 TL;DR - NGO Payroll in Delhi Services at a Glance

NGO payroll = FCRA fund segregation (foreign salaries from designated SBI account) + donor/project-wise salary allocation + PF/ESI (no NGO exemption from labour laws) + TDS S.192 + consultant S.194J + volunteer stipend classification + project staff Labour Code benefits + 12A/80G intersection. Delhi = India's NGO capital. MHA FCRA Division North Block. 10,000+ registered NGOs. Lodhi Road INGOs. From Rs 5,000/month.

Delhi is India's non-profit capital. For a comprehensive overview, see our NGO Payroll national guide.

ParameterDetail
FCRAForeign salaries from designated SBI account (SBI New Delhi Main Branch). Separate records mandatory
Donor ReportingProject-wise allocation for utilization certificates, FC-4, grant reports
StatutoryPF 12%+12%. ESI 3.25%+0.75%. TDS S.192. No NGO exemption from labour laws. No PT
VolunteersStipend ≠ salary. No TDS/PF if true reimbursement. Misclassification = EPFO backdated PF
Cost FromRs 5,000/month (small NGO); Rs 12,000-45,000 (mid/large/INGO)

MHA FCRA Division North Block. NITI Aayog NGO Darpan Sansad Marg. Lodhi Road/INA: UNDP, UNICEF, Oxfam, Save the Children, CARE India. India Habitat Centre. CP/Lodi Estate think tanks. Grassroots Okhla/Jamia Nagar/Chandni Chowk. 10,000+ registered NGOs. FCRA designated account SBI 11 Sansad Marg. MHA Jan 2025 penal warning. No PT. Patron Rohini office.

Content is reviewed quarterly for accuracy.

What Are NGO Payroll Services?

Definition: Specialised salary processing for non-profits covering FCRA fund segregation, donor/project-wise allocation, PF/ESI/TDS, volunteer management, and compliance with Societies Act, Trusts Act, Companies Act S.8, FCRA 2010, and IT Act (12A/80G).

Key differences: Salaries funded by grants with utilization conditions. Employee on 3 projects = salary split across 3 donors. FCRA = separate books. Volunteers ≠ employees. Same PF/ESI/TDS laws as corporates - no NGO exemption.

See Payroll Services for general payroll.

Key Terms for NGO Payroll in Delhi:

FCRA Fund Segregation: Foreign-funded salaries from designated SBI account only. Domestic from regular account. Complete audit trail for FC-4 annual return.

Donor-Wise Allocation: Each employee's salary split across funding sources. Real-time tracking. Utilization certificate ready per donor format.

Volunteer vs Employee: Stipend = expense reimbursement only. Fixed monthly + set hours + supervision = employee. EPFO reclassifies → backdated PF.

No NGO Exemption: PF mandatory 20+ employees. ESI 10+. TDS on all salaries. NGO income exempt (S.11/12) ≠ staff salaries exempt.

12A/80G Intersection: ITR-7 salary expenditure must match payroll records. Mismatch risks 12A/80G benefits.

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NGO FCRA + Donor

Who Needs NGO Payroll in Delhi

International NGOs (Lodhi Road/INA): UNDP, UNICEF, Oxfam, Save the Children. 50-500+ staff. Primarily FCRA-funded. Multi-donor grants with specific reporting formats. Expat TDS.

Policy/Advocacy NGOs (CP, Lodi Estate): Think tanks, research foundations. 10-50 staff. Mixed FCRA + domestic. Dual-stream payroll.

Grassroots NGOs (Okhla, Jamia Nagar, Old Delhi): Education/health/livelihood. 5-30 staff + field workers + volunteers. Often informal payroll. Patron establishes compliance.

Section 8 Companies / CSR Foundations: Companies Act provisions + payroll. CSR-funded salary reporting to funding corporate.

Societies/Trusts: Religious, welfare, educational, healthcare. Part-time staff, honorary positions, volunteers. Classification critical.

Social Enterprise NGOs (Dwarka, Rohini): Non-profit but tech operations. Standard IT-type payroll + FCRA + donor reporting.

Common NGO Payroll Challenges in Delhi

ServiceWhat We Do
FCRA Fund MixingForeign + domestic salaries from single account. FCRA 2010: must segregate. SBI designated account only for foreign-funded. MHA scrutiny → potential cancellation
No PF/ESI Despite ThresholdNGOs believe PF/ESI doesn't apply to non-profits. Incorrect. PF 20+, ESI 10+. EPFO inspects NGO offices. Backdated + 100% damages
Volunteer Reclassification'Volunteer' with fixed monthly payment + set hours + NGO supervision = employee. EPFO reclassifies → backdated PF. Stipend must be expense reimbursement only
Donor Allocation Not MaintainedSingle salary paid, no project-wise split in records. Utilization certificate scramble. Audit findings. Donor trust erosion
Consultant S.192 vs S.194JShort-term evaluation/training consultant: if employment basis = S.192. If independent = S.194J 10%. Wrong section = IT notices
Our Process

6-Step NGO Payroll for Delhi

From FCRA assessment to donor reporting and annual compliance.

Step 1-2

Assessment + Salary/FCRA Design

Review org type (society/trust/S.8), FCRA status, funding sources, staff categories (permanent/project/consultant/volunteer). Design CTC with 50% basic. FCRA + domestic streams configured. Employee salary mapped to donor/project budgets. Volunteer stipend policy documented.

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Step 3-4

Register + Monthly Payroll

PF/ESI registration (mandatory for NGOs too). Dual bank accounts (FCRA SBI + domestic). Monthly: attendance processed, donor allocation applied, TDS computed, FCRA salaries from SBI, domestic from regular, PF/ESI by 15th, TDS by 7th. Consultant S.194J separately.

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Step 5-6

Donor Reports + Year-End

Monthly/quarterly donor-wise payroll cost reports. Utilization certificates with salary component. FCRA FC-4 salary schedule. Year-end: Form 16/16A, PF/ESI annual, ITR-7 salary reconciliation, FCRA return support, audit pack with donor allocation.

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Documents Required

DocumentPurposeNotes
Registration CertificateOrg type verificationSociety/trust/Section 8
FCRA RegistrationForeign funding complianceDesignated SBI account details
Staff DataPAN, Aadhaar, bank, project allocation %All categories
Donor Agreements/GrantsBudget breakupSalary component per project
PF/ESI RegistrationStatutoryPatron assists if new
12A and 80G CertificatesIT return + donor complianceRenewal status
Consultant AgreementsS.194J classificationTOR, fee structure

Delhi tip: FCRA-registered NGOs: designated bank account MUST be at SBI New Delhi Main Branch (11, Sansad Marg). All foreign-funded salary disbursements from this account only. Transferring FCRA funds to secondary account for salary = MHA scrutiny. Patron configures payroll to disburse from correct account per FCRA rules. See NGO Accounting.

NGO Staff Categories & Payroll Treatment

ChallengeImpactHow Patron Accounting Solves It
Executive Director/CEOCTC (50% basic). PF yes. ESI no (above threshold). S.192. Board-approved salaryForm 16
Program Staff (permanent)CTC allocated across projects. PF yes. ESI if eligible. S.192. Donor-wise allocation requiredForm 16
Project Staff (fixed-term)Grant-period contract. PF from Day 1. ESI if eligible. S.192. Settlement at project endLabour Code benefits
Field Workers/MobilizersCTC or daily rate at Delhi min wage. PF + ESI typically eligible. S.192 if above thresholdDelhi min wage applies
Consultants/EvaluatorsPer-deliverable/per-day fee. No PF/ESI. S.194J at 10%. TOR-based engagementForm 16A
VolunteersStipend (expense reimbursement only). No PF/ESI. No TDS if true reimbursementMust not resemble employment

NGO Payroll Fees in Delhi

Fee ComponentAmount
Small Grassroots NGO (5-15 staff)Rs 5,000 - Rs 8,000/month | Salary + PF/ESI + TDS + payslips + Form 16
Mid-Size NGO (15-50 staff)Rs 12,000 - Rs 22,000/month | FCRA segregation + donor allocation + consultant S.194J + MIS
Large NGO / INGO Office (50-200)Rs 25,000 - Rs 45,000/month | Multi-project + multiple donor formats + FCRA return + audit
NGO Network / Multi-State (200+)Rs 50,000+/month | Dedicated team + multi-location + multi-state + expat TDS
FCRA Annual Return SupportRs 10,000 - Rs 25,000/year | FC-4 salary schedule preparation

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

Professional service charges for drafting, filing, and representation are separate from the statutory fees. The exact fee depends on the complexity of the case, disputed amount, and number of hearings required. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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Why Choose Patron for NGO Payroll in Delhi?

StageEstimated Timeline
Delhi - India's NGO CapitalServes Lodhi Road INGOs, CP think tanks, Okhla grassroots, Dwarka Section 8 companies. Walk-in for NGO directors
FCRA Payroll ExpertFund segregation. Designated SBI account. FC-4 salary schedule. MHA scrutiny documentation. No generic provider understands FCRA
Donor Reporting IntegratedPer donor, per project, per funding source. USAID/EU/DFID/CSR formats. Real-time allocation from Day 1
CA + NGO CompliancePayroll bundled with NGO accounting, ITR-7, 12A/80G renewal, FCRA return, statutory audit. One partner
From Rs 5,000/MonthGrassroots to INGO. FCRA + domestic streams. Volunteer classification. No PT in Delhi

Critical: PF/ESI by 15th - no NGO exemption. TDS by 7th. FCRA fund mixing = MHA scrutiny + cancellation (Jan 2025 warning). Donor UC without allocation = audit finding. Volunteer misclassified = backdated PF. ITR-7 salary mismatch risks 12A/80G. From Rs 5,000/month.

Key Benefits

Patron vs General Payroll Providers

Patron: FCRA Expert

Dual-stream: FCRA SBI account + domestic account. FC-4 salary schedule. MHA compliance documentation. Fund segregation from Day 1.

Generic: No FCRA

Single bank account. No fund segregation. No donor reporting. No FCRA awareness. Standard corporate payroll applied to NGOs.

Patron: Donor Reports

Per donor, per project allocation. Utilization certificates. USAID/EU/DFID/CSR formats. Real-time, not reconstructed.

Patron: Volunteer Correct

True volunteer = reimbursement only. Fixed monthly + set hours = employee. Classification prevents EPFO backdated PF.

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"International NGO Lodhi Road. 120 staff across 4 donor grants. Patron maintains FCRA segregation, donor-wise allocation, FC-4 salary schedule. USAID and EU UC formats. Clean FCRA compliance."

- Finance Director, INGO, Lodhi Road

"Grassroots trust Okhla. 20 staff + 15 volunteers. Patron registered PF/ESI, classified volunteers correctly, established compliant payroll. Rs 5K/month. No EPFO surprises."

- Director, Grassroots Trust, Okhla

Patron vs Others Detailed

FactorPatronGeneral Payroll Provider
FCRA PayrollDual-stream: FCRA SBI + domestic. FC-4 supportSingle account, no FCRA awareness
Donor ReportingPer donor/project UC in donor-specific formatNot available
Volunteer ClassificationReimbursement vs employment assessed correctlyAll payments treated as salary
12A/80G IntegrationITR-7 salary data reconciled with payrollNo NGO tax knowledge
Consultant TDSS.192 vs S.194J classified per engagementAll treated as salary
PricingFrom Rs 5,000/month (NGO specialist)Similar but missing NGO features

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Legal and Compliance Framework

FCRA 2010: Designated SBI account. Separate utilization records. FC-4 annual return. 5-year registration renewal. MHA Jan 2025 penal warning.

EPF/ESI: PF mandatory 20+ employees. ESI 10+. No NGO exemption. ECR by 15th. EPFO inspects NGOs.

IT Act: S.192 TDS on staff salaries (taxable even if NGO exempt S.11/12). S.194J consultants. ITR-7. 12A income exemption. 80G donor benefits.

Labour Codes 2025: 50% basic. Fixed-term project staff = full benefits Day 1. Overtime 2x for field workers.

Delhi: No PT. Charity Commissioner. Registrar of Societies. 10,000+ NGOs. FCRA Division North Block.

FAQs - NGO Payroll in Delhi

Common questions about NGO payroll, FCRA compliance, donor reporting, and volunteer classification in Delhi.

Quick Answers

NGO ko PF/ESI dena padta hai? Haan. 20+ employees → PF mandatory. 10+ → ESI. Non-profit hone se labour laws se chhoot nahi.

FCRA salary kaunse account se? Foreign-funded salary sirf designated FCRA SBI account (SBI New Delhi Main Branch, 11 Sansad Marg) se.

Volunteer ko TDS? Nahi, agar sirf expense reimbursement. Fixed monthly payment ho toh employee ban sakta hai.

FCRA Fund Mixing? MHA Warning Jan 2025

PF/ESI by 15th (no NGO exemption). TDS by 7th. FCRA mixing = MHA scrutiny + cancellation (Jan 2025 warning). Donor UC without allocation = audit finding. Volunteer misclassified = backdated PF. 12A/80G at risk. From Rs 5,000/month.

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