{"id":13886,"date":"2020-10-09T18:02:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T12:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=13886"},"modified":"2020-12-17T14:59:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T09:29:50","slug":"detailed-ngo-registration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"NGO Registration in India: Things to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The term \u201c<em>NGO Registration in India<\/em>\u201d denotes the process in which a <em>voluntary union or group<\/em> <em>of people<\/em> decides to <em>start an organisation<\/em>, which will work for the <em><strong>charitable and non-profit making purpose<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, it shall be relevant to note that an <em><strong>NGO<\/strong><\/em><strong> <\/strong><em>cannot<\/em> <em>payout<\/em> <em>dividends and benefits<\/em> to its <em>members<\/em> and<em> individuals<\/em>. Also, starting an NGO in India requires <em>skill<\/em>, <em>resources<\/em>, <em>knowledge<\/em>, and <em>assistance <\/em>from various <em>volunteers<\/em>, <em>government agencies<\/em>, and <em>legal advisors<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will discuss the things to consider before NGO registration in India, together with the documents and Laws applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e3d37d3167\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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Organisation\">Concept of Non Governmental Organisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Agendas_of_an_NGO_Registration\" title=\"Agendas of an NGO Registration\">Agendas of an NGO Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Laws_Regulating_NGO_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Laws Regulating NGO Registration in India\">Laws Regulating NGO Registration in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Benefits_of_NGO_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Benefits of NGO Registration in India\">Benefits of NGO Registration in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Exemption_from_Government_Taxes\" title=\"Exemption from Government Taxes\">Exemption from Government Taxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Separate_Legal_Entity\" title=\"Separate Legal Entity\">Separate Legal Entity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Government_Funding\" title=\"Government Funding\">Government Funding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Aims_Common_Cause\" title=\"Aims Common Cause\">Aims Common Cause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#No_Minimum_Capital_Requirements\" title=\"No Minimum Capital Requirements\">No Minimum Capital Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Ease_in_Transfer_of_Ownership\" title=\"Ease in Transfer of Ownership\">Ease in Transfer of Ownership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Long-Run_Organisation\" title=\"Long-Run Organisation\">Long-Run Organisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#International_and_National_Collaborations\" title=\"International and National Collaborations\">International and National Collaborations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Modes_of_Registering_an_NGO_in_India\" title=\"Modes of Registering an NGO in India\">Modes of Registering an NGO in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#As_a_Society\" title=\"As a Society \">As a Society <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#As_a_Company\" title=\"As a Company\">As a Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#As_a_Trust\" title=\"As a Trust\">As a Trust<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Examples_of_Non_Government_Organizations_in_India\" title=\"Examples of Non Government Organizations in India\">Examples of Non Government Organizations in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Documents_Required_for_NGO_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Documents Required for NGO Registration in India\">Documents Required for NGO Registration in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Registration_as_a_Society\" title=\"Registration as a Society\">Registration as a Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Registration_as_a_Trust\" title=\"Registration as a Trust\">Registration as a Trust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Registration_as_a_Section_8_Company\" title=\"Registration as a Section 8 Company\">Registration as a Section 8 Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Process_to_Start_an_NGO_in_India\" title=\"Process to Start an\nNGO in India\">Process to Start an\nNGO in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Decide_the_Objective\" title=\"Decide the Objective \">Decide the Objective <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Set_up_the_Board\" title=\"Set up the Board \">Set up the Board <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Choose_the_Name\" title=\"Choose the Name \">Choose the Name <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Draft_MOA_and_AOA\" title=\"Draft MOA and AOA\">Draft MOA and AOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Obtain_Registration\" title=\"Obtain Registration\">Obtain Registration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Societies_Registration_Act_1860\" title=\"Societies Registration Act 1860\">Societies Registration Act 1860<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Indian_Trusts_Act_1882\" title=\"Indian Trusts\nAct 1882\">Indian Trusts\nAct 1882<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Companies_Act_2013\" title=\"Companies Act\n2013\">Companies Act\n2013<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Acquire_Funding\" title=\"Acquire Funding\">Acquire Funding<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Internal_Sources\" title=\"Internal\nSources\">Internal\nSources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#External_Sources\" title=\"External\nSources\">External\nSources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Build_Network\" title=\"Build Network\">Build Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/detailed-ngo-registration-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Non_Governmental_Organisation\"><\/span>Concept of Non Governmental Organisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term Non Governmental Organisation denotes an\norganisation or an entity that work for the welfare of public or animal. &nbsp;Further, as per a definition coined by the\nUnited Nations, any organisation that pursues activities given below can be\ntermed as an NGO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Relieves the\nsuffering of the weaker section;<\/li><li>Promotes the\ninterest of the poor people;<\/li><li>Provides basic\nsocial amenities; and<\/li><li>Undertake\ncommunal development; <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it shall be relevant to note that an NGO\ncan be either a non-governmental, quasi, semi, voluntary or non-voluntary in\nnature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agendas_of_an_NGO_Registration\"><\/span>Agendas of an NGO Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Agendas-of-an-NGO-heading.png\" alt=\"NGO agendas\" class=\"wp-image-13888\" width=\"442\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Agendas-of-an-NGO-heading.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Agendas-of-an-NGO-heading-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Agendas-of-an-NGO-heading-768x612.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The agendas of an NGO are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Upliftment of\nChildrens Education;<\/li><li>Women\nEmpowerment;<\/li><li>Eradication of\nSocial Ills;<\/li><li>Facilitation of\nRehabilitation Support for Disables;<\/li><li>Sustainable\nDevelopment; <\/li><li>Support to\nWidows;<\/li><li>Support to\nElderly People, etc.;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_Regulating_NGO_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Laws Regulating NGO Registration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Laws-Regulating-NGO-Registration-in-India-heading.jpg\" alt=\"NGO laws\" class=\"wp-image-13889\" width=\"516\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Laws-Regulating-NGO-Registration-in-India-heading.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Laws-Regulating-NGO-Registration-in-India-heading-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Laws-Regulating-NGO-Registration-in-India-heading-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The laws regulating NGO Registration in India are as\nfollows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Society Registration Act 1860 <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/Ministry\/actsbills\/pdf\/Societies_Registration_Act_1860.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a>  for Society Registration;<\/li><li>Indian Trust Act 1882 for Trust Registration;<\/li><li>Companies Act 2013 for Section 8 Company;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_NGO_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Benefits of NGO Registration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Benefits-of-NGO-Registration-in-India-heading.png\" alt=\"NGO Registration benefits\" class=\"wp-image-13890\" width=\"390\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Benefits-of-NGO-Registration-in-India-heading.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Benefits-of-NGO-Registration-in-India-heading-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Benefits-of-NGO-Registration-in-India-heading-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Benefits-of-NGO-Registration-in-India-heading-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of the NGO Registration in India are as\nfollows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exemption_from_Government_Taxes\"><\/span>Exemption from Government Taxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An NGO that is registered under the Societies\nRegistration Act 1860 does not require to pay any Income Tax, as it works for\nthe Welfare of the Society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Separate_Legal_Entity\"><\/span>Separate Legal Entity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A registered NGO enjoys the status of a separate\nlegal entity like any other public and private business firms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Funding\"><\/span>Government Funding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once an NGO gets registered under\nthe Societies Registration Act 1860, it will get financial assistance from both\nthe government and various private agencies. The reason for the deposit of\nfunding is to work for the betterment and welfare of the needy section of the\nsociety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it shall be relevant to\nnote that if an NGO acquires registration under the Trusts Act 1882, the same\nwill be offered land by the government to conduct operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aims_Common_Cause\"><\/span>Aims Common Cause<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the employees and volunteers, who are working\nwith the NGO needs to give their full contribution for achieving the common\ncause instead of focusing on their individual salaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Minimum_Capital_Requirements\"><\/span>No Minimum Capital Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no need to have any minimum amount as the\ncapital to start an NGO in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ease_in_Transfer_of_Ownership\"><\/span>Ease in Transfer of Ownership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the group or the unions of volunteers have\nincorporated a Section 8 company under the Companies Act 2013, they can easily\ntransfer their ownership to some other person with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Run_Organisation\"><\/span>Long-Run Organisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the significant\nadvantages of starting an NGO in India. Under this, an NGO ensures to serve society\nin the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_and_National_Collaborations\"><\/span>International and National Collaborations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sooner or later after the Incorporation, an NGO will\nget both International and National Collaborations to help the weaker section\nand to bring a change in the social society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modes_of_Registering_an_NGO_in_India\"><\/span>Modes of Registering an NGO in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Modes-of-Registering-an-NGO-in-India.png\" alt=\"NGO registering modes\" class=\"wp-image-13891\" width=\"479\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Modes-of-Registering-an-NGO-in-India.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Modes-of-Registering-an-NGO-in-India-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Modes-of-Registering-an-NGO-in-India-768x545.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The different modes of NGO Registration in India are\nas follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>As a Society;<\/li><li>As a Trust;<\/li><li>As a Company;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_Society\"><\/span>As a Society <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the provisions of the\nSocieties Registration Act 1860, a minimum of 7 or more members are required to\nstart an NGO as a society in India. Further, in this case, the name of the\nmembers must be mentioned in the MOA (Memorandum of Association) of the NGO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the main aim behind the\nformation of an NGO is to promote the agendas as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Charitable\ncauses;<\/li><li>Culture\nand Education;<\/li><li>Public\nWelfare, etc.;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, an NGO needs to mandatorily\nwork for the social welfare and cannot distribute the funds or the contribution\nreceived as dividend to its members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_Company\"><\/span>As a Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If in case an individual or a\nperson wants to start an NGO in India for promoting non-profit purposes, such\nas follows, he\/she needs to incorporate a Section 8 company under the\nprovisions of the Companies Act 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Arts;\n<\/li><li>Trade;\n<\/li><li>Religion;\n<\/li><li>Social\nWelfare; <\/li><li>Science;\n<\/li><li>Sports;\n<\/li><li>Environmental\nProtection; <\/li><li>Education;\n<\/li><li>Research\nPurposes, etc.; <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, after the completion of\nregistration, the company needs to attach the term \u201climited\u201d at the end of its\nname as a suffix. Also, it is mandatory for a section 8 company to specify the words,\nsuch as Foundation, Council, etc., in its name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It shall be relevant to state that\nthe income and profits of the company will be used only for the promotion of\nits goals. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_Trust\"><\/span>As a Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Trust is somehow the same as the\nconcept of Section 8 Company and Society. Under this mode, the founder of the\ntrust will only make the initial contribution and will have the authority to\ndefine the rules and regulations as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the founder will have the\nauthority to decide the mission and vision of the Trust. Also, it shall be\ntaken into consideration that the mission and vision of the company must relate\nto the purposes as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Education;<\/li><li>Eradication\nof Poverty;<\/li><li>Medical\nReliefs, etc.;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, to start an NGO as trust,\na minimum of 2 people are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Non_Government_Organizations_in_India\"><\/span>Examples of Non Government Organizations in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the famous and prominent examples of NGO in\nIndia are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>HelpAge India;<\/li><li>CRY (Child\nRights and You);<\/li><li>Lepra Society;<\/li><li>Smile\nFoundation;<\/li><li>Rural Health\nCare Foundation;<\/li><li>Goonj;<\/li><li>Uddan Welfare\nFoundation;<\/li><li>Deepalaya;<\/li><li>Uday Foundation;<\/li><li>Sounds of\nSilence;<\/li><li>Bharti\nFoundation;<\/li><li>Cure\nInternational India Trust;<\/li><li>Goonj;<\/li><li>Ipas Development\nFoundation;<\/li><li>Make a\nDifference;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_NGO_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Documents Required for NGO Registration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Documents required for NGO Registration in India\nare as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_as_a_Society\"><\/span>Registration as a Society<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for the Registration of an\nNGO as Society are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name\nof the Society;<\/li><li>Address\nProof of the Office;<\/li><li>Residential\nProof of all the members;<\/li><li>Two\ncopies of the Memorandum of Association;<\/li><li>Two\ncopies of the By Laws;<\/li><li>A\nLetter of Request for the Registration of society under Law;<\/li><li>Voter\nID of all the Members;<\/li><li>Driving\nLicense of all the Members;<\/li><li>Affidavits\nof the Office Bearers;<\/li><li>Aadhaar\nCard Number for all the Members;<\/li><li>A\nCopy of Passport; <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_as_a_Trust\"><\/span>Registration as a Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for the Registration of an\nNGO as Trust are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Details of the Trustees, such as follows:<ol><li>Name;<\/li><li>Residential Address; <\/li><li>Name of the Father; <\/li><li>Age; <\/li><li>Contact Number; <\/li><li>Occupation; <\/li><li>Email Address; and <\/li><li>Two Latest Passport size Photographs;<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li>Utility Bill in the form of Electricity Bill or Water Bill conforming the address that would get registered;<\/li><li>Voter ID proof;<\/li><li>Aadhaar Card Number of the Members;<\/li><li>Driving License;<\/li><li>&nbsp;A copy of Passport;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_as_a_Section_8_Company\"><\/span>Registration as a Section 8 Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for the Registration of an NGO as a <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/section-8-company-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Section 8 Company Registration<\/a><\/span><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Approval for the Company Name;<\/li><li>Address of the Registered Office;<\/li><li>Utility Bill in the form of a Water\nbill, Electricity bill or House Tax Receipt;<\/li><li>Voter ID card of all the Directors;<\/li><li>Driving License of all the Directors;<\/li><li>Aadhaar Card Number for all the\nDirectors;<\/li><li>A copy of Passport for all the\nDirectors;<\/li><li>MOA (Memorandum of Association) and\nAOA (Articles of Association) of the Company;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/process-of-ngo-registration\/\">Process of NGO Registration in India <\/a><\/mark>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_to_Start_an_NGO_in_India\"><\/span>Process to Start an\nNGO in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Process-to-Start.png\" alt=\"NGO Process to start\" class=\"wp-image-13892\" width=\"511\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Process-to-Start.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Process-to-Start-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Process-to-Start-768x545.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps involved in the process for NGO\nRegistration in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decide_the_Objective\"><\/span>Decide the Objective <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and the foremost step in the process of <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/ngo-registration\">Online NGO Registration<\/a><\/span> <\/strong>is to decide its objective and Agenda. The term objective and agenda includes either or all of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Upliftment\nof Children Education;<\/li><li>Women\nEmpowerment;<\/li><li>Eradication\nof Social Ills;<\/li><li>Facilitation\nof Rehabilitation Support for Disables;<\/li><li>Sustainable\nDevelopment; <\/li><li>Support\nto Widows;<\/li><li>Support\nfor Elderly People, etc.;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_the_Board\"><\/span>Set up the Board <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now,\nin the next step, the company needs to appoint directors, who will be\nresponsible and accountable for operating and managing the affairs of the NGO. Further,\nthere is no upper limit prescribed for the maximum number of members or\nsupporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_Name\"><\/span>Choose the Name <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the obvious requirements for\nan NGO Registration in India is to have a name. Further, the name chosen must\nbe unique, catchy, and un-offensive in nature. It should also be not similar to\nany existing Government Authority, Ministry, Board, Registered Company, or NGO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Draft_MOA_and_AOA\"><\/span>Draft MOA and AOA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every NGO registered in India\nrequires to have a document in the form of Trust Deed\/ Memorandum of\nUnderstanding\/ or By Laws. These documents must include the details and\ninformation as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name;\n<\/li><li>Address;\n<\/li><li>Mission;\n<\/li><li>Vision;\n<\/li><li>Details\nof the Governing Members; <\/li><li>Human\nResource; <\/li><li>Rules\nand Regulations; <\/li><li>Staffing\nInformation; and <\/li><li>Administrative\nLaws and Procedure; <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, it shall be relevant to\nnote that the Memorandum of the NGO must be drafted and prepared in an\nacceptable manner, pattern, parameters and process that are needed for\nregistration and other procedures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, prior to the submission of application\nfor NGO Registration in India, it is significant to mention that the term \u201cBy Laws\u201d\nmust represent the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Rules; <\/li><li>Regulations; <\/li><li>Modes of Operation; <\/li><li>Working Pattern; <\/li><li>Area of Working; <\/li><li>Responsibilities of the NGO; and <\/li><li>Objectives of an NGO;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obtain_Registration\"><\/span>Obtain Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After\nthe submission of the documents and the required fees, one can obtain NGO\nRegistration under any of the following acts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Societies_Registration_Act_1860\"><\/span>Societies Registration Act 1860<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For obtaining <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/society-registration\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Society Registration<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, a minimum of 7 members are required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Trusts_Act_1882\"><\/span>Indian Trusts\nAct 1882<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For obtaining <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trust-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trust Registration<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, at least 2 people are required as members. However, there is no upper limit prescribed for the maximum members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Companies_Act_2013\"><\/span>Companies Act\n2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For obtaining Section 8 company registration, the\nmembers need to follow the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and submit the\nparticulars with the Registrar of Companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acquire_Funding\"><\/span>Acquire Funding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After successfully obtaining the\nNGO Registration in India, the members can raise funding through both Sources\nInternal and External Sources as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_Sources\"><\/span>Internal\nSources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Fees;<\/li><li>Donations;<\/li><li>Subscription\nCharges; <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"External_Sources\"><\/span>External\nSources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Grants;<\/li><li>Aid from\nGovernment;<\/li><li>Funding from\nPrivate Organizations;<\/li><li>Funding from\nForeign Sources;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Network\"><\/span>Build Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the NGO registered needs to\nbuild a wide network by connecting to several other NGOs, Media Houses,\nProfessionals, Corporate Houses, and Government Agencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, it should look out for Partnerships\nas well, as the main source for the survival of an NGO is majorly from\nPartnerships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, it is always suggested to\nassociate and connect with potential partners who believe in the cause you\nsupport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, the main reason\nbehind the NGO Registration in India is to promote Social and Economic growth\nof the poverty-stricken and needy section of the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the process of registering\nan NGO in India is a back-breaking and tiring task. But at <strong><em>Swarit Advisors<\/em><\/strong>, our\nexperts will cater all your needs regarding the process of registration and\nwill make the hassle-free and straightforward for you. Further, our experts\nwill provide you with the Certificate for section&nbsp;<em><strong>12A and 80G<\/strong><\/em>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-register-an-ngo-under-section-8-of-companies-act-in-india\/\">How to Register an NGO Under Section 8 of Companies Act in India? <\/a><\/mark>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The term \u201cNGO Registration in India\u201d denotes the process in which a voluntary union or group of people decides to start an organisation, which will work for the charitable and non-profit making purpose. Further, it shall be relevant to note that an NGO cannot payout dividends and benefits to its members and individuals. 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