NGO & Trust

Important Points on Trust Registration

1. Track the Date of Commencement of Activity The date of commencement of the trust’s activities is a key factor in determining the timeline for filing the registration application. 2. Provisional Registration Before Commencement If the trust has obtained provisional registration before starting its activities, it must file for regular registration within 6 months from…

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Trusts & Donors, Take Note! The New Substantial Contribution Rules Explained

The amendment to Section 13(3) of the Income Tax Act redefines substantial contribution, impacting how trusts manage transactions with donors to maintain tax exemption under Sections 11 and 12. New Definition of Substantial Contribution A contributor will be classified as a substantial contributor if: Breakdown of the Criteria Exclusion of Relatives and Associated Businesses Previously,…

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Taxability Due to Significant Economic Presence (Sep) in India

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SEP covers the below-mentioned transactions E-com transaction, E-books, music, video streaming, Online app/software purchase, Online Gaming Service Troubleshooting service Subscription service The Threshold limit recently provided by CBDT for SEP Tax is Aggregate payment for transactions with a person in India exceeds INR 2 crore in a year NR interacts with 3.00 lacs or…

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5 Key Points for Renewal of NGOs Registration

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]1. Registration and approval of NGOs is made completely electronic under which a 16 digit URN will be issued 2. Registration is valid for 3 years for provisional cases and 5 years for final registration. 3. Application is under form 10A by existing trusts for renewal and new trusts for provisional registration. Deadline is 30/6/2021…

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Income Tax Compliance After Death of Person

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Who is responsible to file Income Tax Returns?  If a person dies intestate i.e., without writing a will, the estate left behind by him devolves on his legal heirs If deceased person make a will and an executor is being appointed, then the deceased person’s estate is taxed in the hands of the executor…

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