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NPO Vista

Voluntary Platform to assist Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) across India

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NPO VISTA Voluntary Initiative for Support, Taxation Awareness.
(Where Seva Meets Compliance)
Your Compliance Ally in the World of Service.
NPO VISTA is a national voluntary platform envisioned and created by experts and sevadharis to assist Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) across India. NPOs - also known as Not-for-Profit Organisations - are essentially religious and charitable institutions, similar to NGOs, working selflessly for social and spiritual causes. We offer guidance on legal compliance, taxation, governance, and ethical practice, enabling these service institutions to operate smoothly and lawfully.

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Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Priti Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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What are the common mistakes noticed during NGO audits?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Priti Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can one auditor audit multiple related NGOs?
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When is audit mandatory for an NGO?
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How long should NGO records be preserved?
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What books of accounts should an NGO maintain?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Priti Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can depreciation be claimed on assets purchased from corpus funds?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Priti Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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What is deemed application of income in case of capital gains?
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Can accumulated income be invested outside India?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Priti Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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What is Form 10 for accumulation of income?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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What is Form 9A and when should it be filed?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can corpus funds be used for regular expenses?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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What is corpus fund in an NGO?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can fixed deposits be treated as application of income?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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What are the permissible investments under Section 11(5)?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can an NPO invest surplus funds in mutual funds?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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What approvals are required before selling NPO property?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can agricultural land be owned by a charitable trust?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can an NGO purchase immovable property in its own name?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Rachana Ben , CA , Ahmedabad
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What related party transactions are restricted for NPOs?
Question added 24 May 26 Charity Commissioner Issues By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can trustees draw salary from the NGO?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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What is the penalty for using NPO funds for personal benefit?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can a Section 8 Company distribute profits among members?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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Are sponsorship receipts taxable for NGOs?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can an NPO run a canteen or cafeteria for beneficiaries?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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What happens if commercial receipts exceed 20% of total receipts?
Question added 24 May 26 General Queries & Best Practices By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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What is considered incidental business activity for an NPO?
Question added 24 May 26 Income Tax, Registrations & Returns By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can an NGO charge fees for training programs and still remain tax exempt?
Question added 24 May 26 GST for NPOs By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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What charitable activities are exempt from GST?
Question added 24 May 26 GST for NPOs By Arvind Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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Is GST registration mandatory for NGOs?
Question added 24 May 26 FCRA Registration, Renewal & Compliance By Mukesh Bhai , CA , Ahmedabad
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Can administrative expenses exceed 20% under FCRA?
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