Partnering for Impact: The Role of CSR Consulting Services Firms in NGO Due Diligence
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) consulting services firms are playing an increasingly important role in helping companies navigate...
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Consulting?
We at ThinkCap offer a range of non-profit consulting services to assist our clients in steering through the above regulatory maze so clients can concentrate on continuing their good work. Our team of non-profit consulting professionals from various domains come together to provide a comprehensive solution for clients needs.
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The Indian social sector currently lacks aholistic regulatory framework. The legislative regime for this sector comprisesof numerous laws, most of which operate in isolation. The social eco-systemincludes multiple stakeholders such as foreign/domestic non-profits,multilateral/bilateral organizations, & corporates, and each stakeholder isgoverned by a different regulation. Players need to be aware of all the lawsthat apply to them to avoid any conflict or dispute with the authorities.
Functional Regulations - Trust Acts, Society Acts and Companies Act, 2013
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 including office set up by foreign organisations in India and funding aspects such as External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) covering receipt and utilization of foreign funds)
Income Tax Act, 1961 involving taxation of charities/social enterprises
Goods & Service Tax (GST), customs and other indirect taxes
Labour laws such as Provident Fund, Gratuity, Employee State Insurance etc. covering employee related matters
SEBI (Alternate Investment Fund) Regulations, 2012 for AIF set up and operations, to garner local funding for social initiatives
Our Key Social Regulatory Consulting Services
Clients we have worked with
At ThinkCap, we value partnerships more than delivery. We are proud to have partnered with some of the industry leaders for their growth, sustainability, stability and prowess. We have led, walked with and founded new markets for more than 100 brands in the last few years. Here are a few of them.
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