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legal, research, strategy, consulting, theory of change for family philanthropies, philanthropies, , HNIs & PHILANTHROPIES How does Pacta serve HNIs and Philanthropies? We offer tailored legal and research support for HNIs and philanthropies, including setting up family trusts, charitable endowments and philanthropic initiatives. Our services cover legal due diligence for philanthropic funding and impact investments, legal structuring of incubators and accelerators and funding under diverse funding structures. We undertake research to guide funding decisions, create metrics for monitoring and evaluation and by analyzing trends in the social sector. Learning Spaces is our flagship initiative to build the collective legal capacity of the social sector. CASE STUDY Anchor 1 AZIM PREMJI PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES Documentation Architecture for India's first Corpus Grant Programs CASE STUDY Anchor 1 HARISH & BINA SHAH FOUNDATION Structuring Social Investments for Family Philanthropies & Independent Philanthropists CASE STUDY Anchor 1 ACT GRANTS Enabling ACT Grants to Realise their Vision of Improved Access to Quality and Affordable Healthcare and Crafting an Investment Program for Deployment-Ready Digital/MedTech/DeepTech Innovations and Solutions CLIENTS & PARTNERS

legal organisational development strategy consulting research capacity building for ngos non profits NGOs & CSOs How does Pacta serve NGOs & CSOs? We provide end-to-end support for NGOs, beginning with incorporation as trusts, societies, or companies, and extending to strategic advice for international operations. Our services cover fundraising and grant documentation, compliance with laws like FCRA and the Income Tax Act,NGO governance, and strategic risk mitigation. We also undertake data privacy audits, listing on social stock exchange, and legal research to support programs, advocacy, and fund-raising. Learning Spaces is our flagship initiative to build the collective legal capacity of the social sector. CASE STUDY UNINHIBITED Creating a cohesive Governance Body for the smooth functioning of multiple entities under a single brand CASE STUDY HUMSAFAR TRUST Creating a Handbook and Training Material to de-mystify and de-jargonise rights of LGBTQIA and Female Sex Worker communities CASE STUDY AZIM PREMJI FOUNDATION Mapping Laws & Compliances Pertaining to setting up Health Care Centres to serve Low-Income Groups in India CLIENTS & PARTNERS

Tech policy research, data privacy and data governance research on tech and society implications. DATA & TECHNOLOGY Pacta acknowledges the potential of technology and data centric solutions to several population scale challenges in India. Devising good governance models and legal frameworks for just advancement of technology and data practices. How does Pacta help? Pacta tracks tech-policy and techno-legal developments to identify implications on access to safe internet, data privacy, gender, labour rights and anti-trust practices. In our tech law and policy research, we factor voices of the average citizen, marginalised communities and government. RESEARCH OUTPUTS & PUBLICATIONS Anchor 1 SEE ALL PUBLICATIONS CLIENTS & PARTNERS

Pacta provides Law and policy consulting for social impact. Legal Compliance for NGOs and philanthropies including FCRA and Income Tax. Strategic consulting, organisation development for CSR and Philanthropy. Public Policy Think-tank specialising in Disability and Tech Policy TOWARDS BETTER IMPLEMENTED LAWS & POLICIES LEARN MORE ABOUT US Our Services Pacta is a Bengaluru-based law firm and think tank dedicated to reducing inequities by bridging the gaps between the intent and implementation of laws and policies. GO Legal services for non-profits and social enterprises, aligned with ethics of public service Legal Consulting GO To reduce and close gaps in translation from intent to implementation of laws and policies Research GO Empowering changemakers on laws and policies through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives Capacity Building BUILDING THE COLLECTIVE COMPLY-ABILITY OF THE SOCIAL SECTOR LEARNING SPACES LEARN MORE Pulse by Pacta Legal Updates for the Social Sector GO SUBSCRIBE TO PULSE NEWSLETTER Finalised Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 & Compliance Implications for Non-profits in India Recent Amendments to the Social Stock Exchange Framework: Reporting and Eligibility Updates What the New Tax Regime Means for Donations to Indian Non-profits VIEW MORE Disability Bulletin Developments in Disability Law & Policy GO SUBSCRIBE TO THE DISABILITY BULLETIN VIEW MORE EDITION 10 EDITION 11 EDITION 9

Employment agreement and labour law compliances for NGOs EMPLOYMENT & LABOUR LAW As social enterprises grow in workforce size, Pacta helps organizations navigate various employment structures and compliance tailored to suit each organization’s needs and operations. Labour law registrations and compliance - Provident Fund, Employee Social Insurance, Gratuity, Holidays and Leave, Maternity Benefit, Professional Tax Internal policies - Leave policies, employee handbooks Hiring and separation documentation and advisory for diverse engagement models - full-time, part-time, consultant, volunteer, fellowship Formation of committees and policies for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act

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Legal consulting and compliance services for schools, university, ed-tech, and early childhood education initiatives. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS How does Pacta serve Educational Institutions? We offer legal and research support to schools and educational institutions, covering compliance for schools, higher education, and ed-tech initiatives. Our services include child protection measures, construction and approvals for academic campuses across India, governance policies for equitable education, and research to enhance access to education. Read More > Read More > Read More > Read More > CLIENTS & PARTNERS