Payroll Services for NGOs and Non-Profits in Pune: Complete Overview
📌 TL;DR - NGO Payroll Services at a Glance
Payroll services for non-profits and NGOs in Pune cover salary processing, statutory deductions (PF, ESIC, Maharashtra PT, TDS), donor-wise cost allocation, FCRA utilisation reporting, and Bombay Public Trusts Act compliance. Essential for charitable trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies with salaried programme staff, field workers, and administrative teams across Pune.
Pune is home to one of Maharashtra's most active non-profit ecosystems, with hundreds of public charitable trusts, registered societies, and Section 8 companies operating across education, healthcare, child welfare, women's empowerment, and rural development. The Joint Charity Commissioner's office at 45/2 Late B.S. Dhole Patil Marg oversees all public trusts in Pune division. Learn more about NGO payroll services across India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing Acts | EPF Act 1952, ESIC Act 1948, IT Act (Sec 192, 12AB, 80G), Maharashtra PT Act 1975, Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950, FCRA 2010 |
| Applicable To | Public trusts, registered societies, Section 8 companies, FCRA-registered NGOs with salaried staff in Pune |
| Timeline | Payroll within 3 days; PF/ESIC by 15th; TDS by 7th; ITR-7 by 31 Oct; FC-4 by 30 Jun; Charity Commissioner by 30 Sep |
| Cost Starting From | Rs 5,000/month for up to 15 employees |
| Penalties | Loss of 12AB/80G for non-filing; FCRA cancellation; Bombay Public Trusts Act penalties; EPF damages up to 100% |
| Key Portals | IT e-filing (ITR-7), FCRA Online (fcraonline.nic.in), EPFO Portal, GRAS (mahagst.gov.in), Charity Commissioner Portal |
| Jurisdictional Office | Joint Charity Commissioner Pune (Dhole Patil Marg); Income Tax Office Pune; EPFO Regional Office Pune |
Under the Income Tax Act, non-profits registered under Section 12AB must apply at least 85% of their income to charitable activities - making payroll cost management a critical compliance requirement. Every NGO with salaried employees is subject to PF, ESIC, Maharashtra PT, and TDS obligations. Patron Accounting's Pune office at RTC Silver, Wagholi handles the complete non-profit payroll lifecycle including donor-wise cost allocation and FCRA reporting.
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