Trusts & NGO · Panaji, Goa
Turn your trust into a fully registered charitable trust in Goa — 12A and 80G income-tax registration, CSR-1, NITI Aayog Darpan and FCRA — so it is tax-exempt, donor-friendly and eligible for corporate, government and foreign funding, with the compliance to keep that status.
Overview
Forming a trust is only half the journey — what makes it fundable is being properly registered. 12A gives the trust its own income-tax exemption, 80G lets donors claim deductions, CSR-1 makes it eligible for corporate CSR funds, NITI Aayog Darpan opens government grants, and FCRA permits foreign contributions.
We secure each registration in the right order using the current forms (such as Form 10A/10AB for 12A and 80G), and then keep the trust compliant — ITR-7, the audit in Form 10B/10BB, and the donation statement in Form 10BD — because these registrations can be lost if the compliance lapses. This builds on the charitable trust we register for you.
What's covered
Every registration that makes a trust fundable.
Get a fixed-fee quote →Income-tax exemption for the trust via Form 10A/10AB.
Donor deduction benefit to attract and retain donors.
Registration with the MCA to receive corporate CSR funding.
Darpan registration to access government grants and schemes.
Guidance on foreign-contribution registration or prior permission.
ITR-7, Form 10B/10BB audit and Form 10BD donation statement.
Our process
We sequence 12A, 80G, CSR-1, Darpan and FCRA.
We file each with the correct current form.
We follow them through to grant.
We run the annual compliance to keep them.
Frequently asked questions
Beyond registering the trust deed, a fully registered charitable trust holds the income-tax and funding registrations — chiefly 12A and 80G, and typically CSR-1, NITI Aayog Darpan and, where foreign funds are involved, FCRA. These are what make the trust tax-exempt and eligible for institutional funding.
12A registration grants the trust exemption from income tax on its income applied to charitable purposes, while 80G registration lets donors claim a deduction for their donations. A trust usually needs both — one to protect its own income, the other to attract donors.
Registration in Form CSR-1 with the MCA is required to receive corporate social responsibility funding from companies, and NITI Aayog Darpan registration is generally needed to access government grants and schemes. Together they open the two largest institutional funding channels for NGOs.
FCRA registration or prior permission is required before a trust can lawfully receive foreign contributions, subject to eligibility conditions including a track record. We advise whether you qualify and handle the application where foreign funding is intended.
A registered charitable trust must file its return in ITR-7, get its accounts audited and file Form 10B or 10BB, and file the donation statement in Form 10BD. Lapses can lead to penalties and even loss of 12A/80G, so we manage the compliance calendar.
Yes. Registrations such as 12A and 80G can be cancelled if the trust breaches conditions, misapplies funds, or fails its compliance. Maintaining proper books, applying income to objects and filing on time is essential, and we help you stay within the rules.
Book a free consultation and share your trust details. We secure 12A, 80G, CSR-1, Darpan and FCRA as relevant and set up the ongoing compliance, on a transparent fee.
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Book a free consultation with a qualified Chartered Accountant in Goa. We'll secure 12A, 80G, CSR-1, Darpan and FCRA for your trust — no obligation.