NGO Registration options: Trust, Society, Section 8 Company available.

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NGO – AN OVERVIEW

NGOs are generally non-governmental organizations with a charitable purpose to improve society. Depending on the purpose, it can be set up as a trust, a legal entity, or a non-profit legal entity (company under Section 8).

In India, NGO is a collective term for all non-profit organizations including Trusts, Societies and Section 8 Companies. Other names for such non-profit organizations are 'Sangathan', 'Sangh' and 'Sangam'. Income tax exemption is available to all non-profit NGOs. These are sometimes confused with non-profit organizations, which refer to ordinary non-profit businesses.

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ADVANTAGES OF NGO REGISTRATION

Tax Benefit

Registering your company as NGO helps in several Tax exemption that allow companies to save tax and use the saved money for more projects and benefit of your company.

Relief on Stamp Duty

Section 8 companies as NGOs are exempted from Stamp Duty and it helps protect the company's funds, which in turn contributes to the smooth functioning of the company and the increased productivity of the company

Name Protection

After registration, No one can use the same name as your organization and this has the benefit of protecting your corporate image and name from unauthorized use.

No Minimum Equity Capital

There is no minimum capital requirement to NGOs to function independently. NGOs can get funding directly from the charities given to them. This means that NGOs do not need higher equity capital to function independently.

FORMS OF NGO REGISTRATION

-- TRUST REGISTRATION

-- SOCIETY REGISTRATION

-- SECTION 8 COMPANY REGISTRATION

TRUST REGISTRATION

The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 regulates and facilitates the regulation of all trusts registered in India. A trust is usually referred to as a legal arrangement in which the owner of the trust transfers ownership to the relevant trustee (also known as the beneficiary).Trusts are established to assist disadvantaged members of society.

SOCIETY REGISTRATION

A society is an entity that can be founded by a group of individuals united in their interests of promoting science, art, literature, social welfare etc.The societies are governed by the Societies Registration Act of 1860.Societies in India are usually formed for meeting charitable goals.

SECTION 8 COMPANY REGISTRATION

Section 8 Companies are limited liability companies established under the Companies Act.Section 8 Company refers to a corporationwhose purpose is to provide incentives for arts, science, sports, education, environmental protection, social welfare, charities, or other similar purposes.

DOCUMENT REQUIRED

For Trust

• Objective of the Trust Deed.

• Information of the Trustee and settlor (Self-attested copy Id and Address Proof along with the information related to occupation).

• Trust Deed on Stamp Paper.

• Photographs of Trustee and settlor.

• PAN Card of Trustee and settlor.

• Registered Office Address Proof

- Latest Electricity Bill/Water Bill (Latest)

- If Rented: Rent Agreement and NOC from the Property owner

- If Owned: Copy of Property Papers

For Society

• Name of the society

• Identity proof of all members

• PAN of all members

• 2 copies of the Memorandum of Association and By-laws of the society

• Registered Office Address Proof

- Latest Electricity Bill/Water Bill (Latest)

- If Rented: Rent Agreement and NOC from the Property owner

- If Owned: Copy of Property Papers

For Section 8 Registration

• Objectives and proposed work of the company.

• PAN CARD of Directors and Members

• Aadhar/Driving License/Voter Id of Directors and Members (As identity Proof )

• Bank Statement/Electricity or Gas Bill/Telephone or Mobile Bill (As Address Proof)

• Passport Size Photograph of Directors and Members

• Business Address Proof

- Latest Electricity Bill/Water Bill (Latest)

- If Rented: Rent Agreement and NOC from the Property owner

- If Owned: Copy of Property Papers

FAQ

The time it takes to complete NGO registration in India can vary depending on the completeness and accuracy of the application and documentation. It can take anywhere from days to few weeks.

Yes, NGOs in India are required to renew their registration periodically, the time-frame for renewal may vary depending on the state and the type of registration.

NGOs in India are required to comply with various laws and regulations such as FCRA, Income Tax and TDS compliance, maintain proper books of accounts, and file annual reports and returns with the relevant authorities.

Yes, NGOs in India can also register for FCRA to receive foreign contributions. It's a separate registration process and comes with its own set of compliance and reporting requirements.