Keep your NGO or trust compliant year after year.
Section 8 Companies, Public Trusts, Societies, and Nidhi Companies all have distinct annual compliance obligations. A missed filing can result in cancelled 12A/80G, heavy penalties, or loss of FCRA. We manage it all.
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Compliance Filing Done in 15 Days*
*Timeline is indicative and may vary based on document verification and government processing.
Annual Compliance for Non-Profit Entities
Non-profit organisations in India operate under a layered compliance framework spanning income tax, corporate law, and special regulatory requirements. A Section 8 Company must file ROC annual returns (AOC-4 and MGT-7) just like a regular company. A charitable trust or society must file ITR-7 and maintain 12A/80G compliance. Nidhi Companies have a unique set of ROC returns (NDH-1, NDH-2, NDH-3) in addition to standard company filings. Organisations with FCRA registration must file FC-4 returns by December 31. Those receiving CSR funds may need to file CSR-2 with MCA. The 12A/80G registrations must be renewed on Form 10AB before the 5-year provisional/final period expires. Golden Verdict's non-profit compliance package covers all these filings under a single annual engagement — with proactive reminders and expert guidance throughout the year.
Filing Requirements by Entity Type
Public Charitable Trust (12A registered)
- ITR-7 — July 31 (or October 31 if audit applicable)
- Darpan profile annual update
- Form 10AB renewal (before 12A/80G expiry)
- FC-4 (if FCRA registered) — December 31
Registered Society
- ITR-7 — July 31 / October 31
- State Society Registrar annual return (state-specific)
- 12A/80G renewal (Form 10AB)
- FC-4 if FCRA registered
Section 8 Company
- AOC-4 (financial statements) — November 29
- MGT-7 (annual return) — November 29
- ITR-7 (income tax return) — October 31
- CSR-2 (if received CSR funds) — December 31
Nidhi Company
- NDH-1 (half-yearly) — September 30 & March 31
- NDH-3 (annual) — April 30
- AOC-4 — November 29
- MGT-7 — November 29
- ITR (Form applicable to company) — October 31
What We Handle for You
ITR-7 preparation and filing for Trusts and Societies registered under Section 12A
AOC-4 and MGT-7 annual return filing for Section 8 Companies and Nidhi Companies
NDH-1 and NDH-3 return filing for Nidhi Companies
FCRA Form FC-4 annual return filing with Ministry of Home Affairs
Darpan (NGO-Darpan) profile annual update with latest activity reports
12A/80G renewal advisory and Form 10AB preparation before expiry
CSR-2 filing for organisations receiving corporate social responsibility funds
TDS returns if organisation makes salary or contractual payments above threshold
How It Works
Share Your Details
Fill a short form or call us. We collect your requirements and all documents online — no physical visit needed.
Expert Assignment
A dedicated specialist with expertise in your service category is assigned to your case within 24 hours of payment.
Work in Progress
Your expert prepares documents, files applications with the relevant authority, and follows up on your behalf.
Delivery
Your registration certificate, legal document, or filed return is delivered digitally to your Golden Verdict dashboard.
Get Your Compliance Managed Without Any Hassle
ITR-7, AOC-4, MGT-7, FCRA FC-4 return, Darpan update, CSR-2, 12A/80G renewal advisory — all filings handled under one engagement.
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Custom Quote
Pricing tailored to your specific requirements
Get Your Compliance Managed Without Any Hassle
ITR-7, AOC-4, MGT-7, FCRA FC-4 return, Darpan update, CSR-2, 12A/80G renewal advisory — all filings handled under one engagement.
Pricing
Custom Quote
Pricing tailored to your specific requirements
Why Golden Verdict For
NGO / Trust / Society Annual Compliance?
Non-profit compliance is frequently neglected because organisations focus on programme delivery rather than regulatory filings. The consequences can be severe: lapse of 12A exemption triggers full tax on accumulated reserves, cancellation of 80G means donors lose their deduction benefit, ROC default for Section 8 Companies attracts daily penalties and director disqualification, and FCRA non-compliance results in registration cancellation. Golden Verdict assigns a dedicated compliance manager to your organisation, maintains a filing calendar, prepares all returns in-house, and ensures all regulatory obligations are met without disrupting your mission.
Your mission shouldn't pause for compliance. Golden Verdict keeps your filings current so your organisation keeps moving forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to get your NGO / Trust / Society Annual Compliance?
Section 8 Companies, Public Trusts, Societies, and Nidhi Companies all have distinct annual compliance obligations. A missed filing can result in cancelled 12A/80G, heavy penalties, or loss of FCRA. We manage it all.
“Your mission shouldn't pause for compliance. Golden Verdict keeps your filings current so your organisation keeps moving forward.”
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