NGO Registration In India:

Types of NGOs

Before starting an NGO in India, it is important to understand various types of NGOs. Each NGO type has its different Registration Requirements and Governing Law. Following are the types of NGOs one can register in India:

• 1. Trust Registration: An NGO can be registered as a Trust in which a Person assigns ownership of the property towards a trustee. A Trust is registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882.
• 2. Society Registration: A Society has 7 or more members who manage all the social causes of the society. A Society is registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860. A Society has a well managed committee who makes the decision on election basis.
• 3. Section 8 Company Registration: Another type of NGO Registration is Section 8 Company. A Section 8 Company registered under the Companies Act, 2013. Section 8 Company works as a Company and does not distribute any earring among its members. This collected amount is used for social purposes only.

Documents Required for NGO Registration

To start an NGO in India, there are certain documents required. These documents must be correct and authentic to complete the registration process. However, the documents to register Trust, Societies & Section 8 Company differ from each other. Following is the list of documents required for NGO Registration:

1. For Trust:

Passport-sized pictures of the trustee and beneficiary recently

Proof of identification for the trustee and beneficiary

Proof of address for the trustee and beneficiary

2. For Society:

Passport-sized pictures of the proposed members (self-attested)

Self-certified copy of identification proof for the members

Proof of residence for the key members and office-bearers (self-attested)

3. For Section 8 Company:

Passport-sized pictures for the proposed members and directors

Proof of identification for the initial members of the proposed company (self-attested)

Proof of residence for the key members and directors (self-attested)

NGO Registration Procedure

The registration procedure includes certain major steps which should be followed carefully or it can lead to rejection of the application. The steps to register for Society, Trust, Section 8 Company differ from each other. Following is the detailed procedure for NGO Registration.

1. For Trust: In order to start a Trust there is only one application that should be filed along with the mandatory information and on successful verification, your Trust is ready to work. This information includes the proposed name of the trust, the trustee, the mode of succession, the trust deed, etc. Also, there is a nominal trust registration fee which should be paid before the application submission, however, this fee varies state-wise.

2. For Society:

Step 01: Select Proposed Name: To start a Society, the first step is to reserve a name for the NGO. There are some points that should be kept in mind while selecting the name for your society and they are as follow:

a. Name should be unique and not to similar with any registered entity
b. Name should not contain any word which can be related with the Government
c. The name proposed shall not contravene the provisions of the Names and Emblems Act 1950

Step 02: Draft By-laws: Once the name is selected, draft all the required documents. These documents include key objectives of the society, its office-bearers, powers of the society, and bylaws, which describe the rights and duties of the members, rules for day-to-day management, and decision-making process.

Step 03: Submit Application: Next, file the application for the registration of Society in India. Affidavit on oath by the presiding officer of the society that affirms the association should be submitted along the application submission.

Step 04: Receive Certificate:Once the application is submitted it will be verified by the department and on successful verification, the certificate of Society Registration will be issued.

3. For Section 8 Company:

Step 01: Apply for DSC: For Section 8 Company, apply for Digital Signature Certificate. If the applicant already has a DSC then there is no need to apply for DSC.

Step 02: Name Reserve: Once you obtain DSC, apply to reserve a name for your Section 8 Company.

Step 03: Incorporation Form Filing: Next, you need to file the application form which is SPICe+ Part B for registering Section 8 Company.

Step 04: Certificate of Incorporation: After successful verification, RoC will approve the application and you will receive the certificate of Incorporation.

Benefits of NGOs

Following are the list of advantages of an NGO:

• 1. Trust & Confidence: NGOs are registered and verified organizations by the Government which inbuilt the trust and confidence among the general public.
• 2. Grants & Assistance: NGO which are registered under any type of NGO are eligible to apply for Grants and assistance under various Policies offered by the Government.
• 3. Separate Assets: NGOs are considered as a separate entity even from its members, thus, the assets with the name of the NGO could not be distributed among members.
• 4. No Minimum Share Capital: There is no minimum share capital required to start an NGO if they are registered under the legal provision.
• 5. Tax Exemptions: NGOs usually receive revenues and profits from donations which are used for social purposes only, thus they are exempt from tax payments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the types of NGOs that can be registered in India?

One can register an NGO as a Trust, Society or Section 8 Company in India.

2. What are the benefits of starting an NGO in India?

There are numerous benefits one can get by starting an NGO in India including Tax Exemption, Building Trust & Confidence, No minimum share capital, Separate Asset, etc.

3. What are the documents required to start an NGO in India?

To start an NGO in India, some basic documents including Passport Size Photographs, Identity Proof, Address Proof, etc, are required.

4. Can a single individual start an NGO in Delhi?

No, a single person cannot start an NGO. In order to incorporate a non-profit company, a minimum of two people whereas for a trust and a society at least seven members are required.

5. Under which section, Section 8 Company registration is required?

Section 8 Company Registration is incorporated under the provision of Companies Act 2013.

6. Who can establish an NGO in India?

Any individual, body of individual (BOI), Association of Persons (AOP), Partnership Firm, Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Company, Hindu Undivided Family, etc are eligible to establish an NGO in India.