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SSE Reforms, FC Spending Rules, 12A & TDS – Forum Round-up
We're highlighting some recent insightful discussions from our platform:
- Key Developments Under Social Stock Exchange 2025: Learn about SEBI's proposed comprehensive review of the Social Stock Exchange framework, aiming to simplify capital access for social enterprises and enhance transparency. View Post
- Applicability of Public Trust Registration for 12A Renewal by Societies: Explore the crucial question of whether societies registered under specific acts also need to register as public trusts for 12A renewal, especially in light of recent court decisions. View Post
- TDS on Advance Payments to Contractors (Fixed Food & Accommodation Allowances): Understand the applicability of TDS under Section 194C of the Income Tax Act on advance payments to contractors, specifically concerning fixed food and accommodation allowances. View Post
- Can CSOs spend on FPOs processing infrastructure from FC grants?: Get clarity on whether Civil Society Organizations can utilize Foreign Contribution (FC) grants for Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) processing infrastructure, including important distinctions between FPOs set up as companies versus societies. View Post
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