Trusted by foundations, charitable institutions, and social enterprises for end-to-end legal advisory on non-profit formation, governance, and regulatory compliance in India.
We have expertise in advising clients in the setting up of non-profit entities in the form of societies, trusts and Section 8 companies. We assist in the preparation and filing of applications for registration of the entity with the concerned authority, in seeking exemption from Income Tax authorities, and in obtaining approvals from Foreign Contribution Regulation Authorities for the receipt of contributions from foreign sources.
The team regularly assists non-profit entities in drafting and structuring the rules and regulations for their systematic governance and operation.
Key Services
- Non-Profit Entity Formation & Registration — advising on and structuring societies, trusts, and Section 8 companies, with end-to-end assistance in preparation and filing of registration applications before the relevant authorities
- Income Tax Exemption Advisory — representing and assisting non-profit entities in applying for and obtaining tax exemption status under the Income Tax Act before the relevant revenue authorities
- FCRA Registration & Foreign Contribution Compliance — obtaining approvals from the Foreign Contribution Regulation Authority (FCRA) for receipt of contributions from foreign sources, and advising on ongoing compliance obligations
- Governance Documentation & Rules Drafting — drafting and structuring constitutions, rules, regulations, bye-laws, and internal governance frameworks tailored to the operational and regulatory needs of each non-profit entity
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Our Team
Bomi Daruwala
Joint Managing Partner
Vinay Vaish
Joint Managing Partner
Neeraj K. Jain
Senior Partner
Rohit Jain
Senior Partner
Shammi Kapoor
Senior Partner
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