NGO Compliance Calendar 2026-27: Every Deadline You Need to Know

Running an NGO in India means juggling multiple compliance deadlines across different regulatory bodies — the Income Tax Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Registrar of Societies, Charity Commissioner, and more. Missing even one deadline can result in penalties, loss of tax exemptions, or suspension of registration.

This compliance calendar covers every important deadline for Indian NGOs for the financial year 2026-27 (April 2026 to March 2027) and the associated assessment year.

April 2026

• 1st April: New financial year begins (FY 2026-27). Start fresh books of accounts.
• 30th April: Quarterly TDS return filing (Form 24Q/26Q) for Q4 of FY 2025-26. Applies if your NGO deducts TDS on salaries, rent, or professional fees.

May 2026

• 15th May: TDS payment for April 2026 deductions.
• 31st May: Form 10BD filing deadline — Statement of Donations received during FY 2025-26. This is mandatory for all 80G-registered NGOs. After filing, Form 10BE certificates are generated for donors. This is one of the most critical deadlines. Late filing attracts a penalty of Rs 200/day.

June 2026

• 15th June: First instalment of advance tax (if applicable). Most NGOs are exempt from advance tax, but if you have non-exempt income (e.g., rental income, business income), advance tax may apply.
• 30th June: Form 10 filing — for accumulation of income under Section 11(2). If your trust did not spend 85% of its income in FY 2025-26 and wants to accumulate the unspent amount for specific purposes, file Form 10 before this date.

July 2026

• 15th July: TDS payment for June deductions.
• 31st July: Quarterly TDS return filing for Q1 of FY 2026-27.
• 31st July: ITR filing deadline for individuals (relevant for your donors — remind them to use their Form 10BE certificates).

August – September 2026

• 15th August / September: Monthly TDS payments.
• 15th September: Second instalment of advance tax (if applicable).
• 30th September: Audit report filing deadline — If your NGO's income exceeds Rs 2.5 lakh (before exemptions), you must get your accounts audited and file the audit report (Form 10B or 10BB) by this date.

October 2026

• 31st October: ITR-7 filing deadline — This is the income tax return for trusts and institutions. All NGOs registered under Section 12A/12AB must file ITR-7 by this date (when audit is required). Missing this deadline can result in loss of exemption for the year.
• 31st October: Quarterly TDS return filing for Q2 of FY 2026-27.

November – December 2026

• 15th November / December: Monthly TDS payments.
• 15th December: Third instalment of advance tax (if applicable).
• 31st December: FCRA annual return (FC-4) filing deadline — For FCRA-registered NGOs, file the annual return for FY 2025-26 on the FCRA portal (fcraonline.nic.in). This includes details of all foreign contributions received and utilised. Late filing or non-filing can lead to suspension or cancellation of FCRA registration.

January 2027

• 15th January: TDS payment for December deductions.
• 31st January: Quarterly TDS return filing for Q3 of FY 2026-27.

February 2027

• 15th February: Monthly TDS payment.

March 2027

• 15th March: Fourth and final instalment of advance tax (if applicable).
• 15th March: TDS payment for February deductions.
• 31st March: End of financial year 2026-27. Ensure all donations, expenses, and transactions are recorded. Close your books.
• 31st March: Deadline for spending 85% of income (Section 11). If you have not met the 85% threshold, consider filing Form 10 for accumulation.
• 31st March: Deadline for making investments under Section 11(5) if you have accumulated income from previous years.

Recurring Compliance (Throughout the Year)

• Monthly: TDS payment by the 7th/15th of each month for deductions made in the previous month.
• Quarterly: TDS returns (Form 24Q for salaries, Form 26Q for other payments).
• Annually: Board/trustee meetings — hold at least the minimum number of meetings required by your trust deed or governing documents.
• Annually: Society registration renewal — some states require annual renewal of society registration. Check with your local Registrar.
• Every 5 years: 80G registration renewal (Form 10AB). Apply at least 6 months before expiry.
• Every 5 years: 12AB registration renewal. Same timeline as 80G.
• Every 5 years: FCRA registration renewal. Apply at least 6 months before expiry.

State-Specific Deadlines

In addition to central government deadlines, check for state-specific requirements:

• Maharashtra: Annual return with Charity Commissioner (Form AR-I) by 30th September.
• Karnataka: Annual return with Registrar of Societies.
• Tamil Nadu: Change report with Inspector General of Registration.
• Delhi: Annual filing with Sub-Registrar (for societies) or Charity Commissioner (for trusts).

Check your state's specific requirements, as timelines and forms vary.

How Donateazy Keeps You on Track

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• One-click exports: Generate Form 10BD data, FC-4 reports, and statutory financial reports directly from your dashboard.
• Tracks completion: Mark tasks as complete and maintain a compliance history for audit purposes.

Compliance is not optional for Indian NGOs — it is the foundation of trust with your donors, regulators, and the public. Keep this calendar bookmarked, set your reminders, and never miss a deadline again. If you want automated compliance tracking, sign up for Donateazy free and let the platform handle the reminders for you.