Society & NGO Advisory

Societies and NGOs often operate across multiple legal, regulatory, taxation, accounting and governance requirements. From establishing the organisation and drafting its governing documents to maintaining annual compliance, charitable tax registrations and financial records, a structured compliance framework can support long-term institutional credibility.

LegaFin provides Society and NGO advisory services in India, supporting organisations with registration, structuring, governance, statutory compliance, 12AB and 80G matters, taxation, accounting, audit preparation, grants, donations, regulatory representations and government liaisoning.

Our Society & NGO Advisory Services

• Society Registration
• Society Structuring
• Memorandum & Bye-Laws Drafting / Review
• Society Governance
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
• Annual Compliance
• 12AB Registration & Compliance
• 80G Registration & Compliance
• NGO Taxation
• NGO Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Audit Preparation & Documentation Support
• NGO Compliance Review
• Grant & Donation Compliance
• Regulatory Representations
• Government & Regulatory Liaisoning

Society Registration

We support organisations in preparing for society registration by organising the proposed structure, objectives, governing documents and procedural requirements. Registration remains subject to the applicable legal framework and decision of the competent registering authority.

Society Structuring

The organisation's structure should reflect its intended objectives, membership, governance and decision-making framework. We assist with structuring considerations and documentation based on the organisation's proposed activities and requirements.

Memorandum & Bye-Laws Drafting / Review

The memorandum and bye-laws establish the society's objects, membership framework, governance processes and internal rules. We support drafting and review based on the agreed scope, with specialist legal input coordinated where required.

Society Governance

Effective governance helps define responsibilities, approvals, meetings, records and institutional decision-making. Related requirements can also be strengthened through Governance & Compliance Framework advisory.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

Depending on its activities and jurisdiction, a society or NGO may be subject to multiple statutory and regulatory requirements. We assist with compliance documentation, reviews and professional coordination based on the applicable framework.

Annual Compliance

Recurring compliance may involve organisational records, financial information, governance documentation and prescribed filings. We support the preparation and organisation of annual compliance requirements within the agreed scope.

12AB Registration & Compliance

We support documentation and professional coordination relating to 12AB registration and ongoing compliance. Eligibility, registration and continued tax treatment remain subject to applicable tax law, facts and decisions of the competent authority.

80G Registration & Compliance

We assist with documentation and coordination for 80G registration and related compliance. Detailed charitable tax registration requirements can be addressed through Charitable Tax Registration & Donation-Related Approvals.

NGO Taxation

NGO taxation can depend on the organisation's registration status, income, activities, application of funds and other facts. We support tax compliance and advisory requirements and coordinate specialised professional inputs where necessary.

NGO Accounting & Financial Reporting

Clear accounting records and financial reporting can support governance, donor confidence and compliance. Related support is available through Accounting & Financial Support for Institutions.

Audit Preparation & Documentation Support

We help organisations organise records and supporting documentation required for audit or professional review. Any audit, certification or assurance function that requires an independent or specifically qualified professional remains with the appropriately appointed professional.

NGO Compliance Review

A structured compliance review can help identify apparent gaps in governance records, registrations, filings, financial documentation and recurring obligations based on the agreed scope and information provided.

Grant & Donation Compliance

Grants and donations may involve documentation, accounting, utilisation conditions and regulatory requirements. We support organisations in maintaining relevant records and compliance processes within the agreed scope.

Regulatory Representations

Where a matter requires a written representation, submission or response to an authority, we support preparation and professional coordination. Authorised representation is undertaken by the appropriately qualified or authorised professional where legally required.

Government & Regulatory Liaisoning

We support procedural coordination and documentation in matters involving government departments and regulatory authorities. Related institutional requirements can also be supported through Institutional & Regulatory Liaisoning.

Integrated Advisory for NGO Funding and Foreign Contributions

Where an NGO receives or plans to receive foreign contributions, additional regulatory requirements may apply. Related documentation and compliance support can be coordinated through FCRA & Foreign Contribution-Related Advisory.

LegaFin provides advisory, documentation preparation, compliance support and professional coordination based on the agreed scope and information made available. Society registration, 12AB or 80G registration, tax treatment, grant or donation eligibility, regulatory approvals and other statutory outcomes remain subject to applicable law and decisions of the relevant authorities. Audit, certification, assurance, attestation, legal opinions, statutory filings and authorised representation requiring specific professional qualification, registration or appointment are undertaken by appropriately qualified or authorised professionals where required. LegaFin does not guarantee registration, approval, tax exemption or benefit, funding, donation eligibility, processing timeline or any particular regulatory outcome.