NGO Registration

Home NGO Registration
NGO REGISTRATION

Non-Profit Organizations basically work for the betterment of society. Each law determines the registration process of a different type of organization and choosing the kind of registration process is very important. Are you planning to register the NGO? If yes, our expert will help in choosing the suitable option and will assist you with the Online NGO Registration process In common understanding of the status, NGOs are involved in carrying out the activities at a wide range only for the benefit of the society at large.

The activities performed by the NGOs include but are not limited to-Environmental, Social, Advocacy and human rights work. NGOs work to promote social or political change on a wider scale and also play a critical part in developing society, improving communities, and promoting citizen participation. There are three legal ways an NGO can be registered, which are as follows: – (1) Trust (2) Societies & (3) Section 8 Companies.

ngo-registration-process

Documents Required for NGO Registration

1.Name of the society

2. Address proof of the working space.

3. Identity proof of all the 9 members

4. 2 copies of the Memorandum of Association and By-laws of the society

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

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

An NGO gets eligible for Government funding after three years. However, in some exceptional cases, an NGO can get Government funding even after one year if its project gets approved.

What is CSR?

CSR stands for ”Corporate Social Responsibility”. These are voluntary activities to be done by a company to operate in an economic, social and environmentally sustainable manner.

Do I need to have office property for NGO Registration?

No, you can start an NGO in a leased property as well. You just need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner of the leased property.

What are the Laws associated with NGO Registration?

Trust Registration under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 Society Registration under Societies Registration Act, 1860Section-8 Company Registration under Companies Act, 2013

Will I get a status of Legal Entity while getting an NGO Registration?

We strongly recommended getting the NGO Registration done if you are willing to establish a non-profit organization and work with an objective in consonance the betterment or advancement of any particular section of the society. Getting an NGO Registration offers the legal status to the entity and makes it more credible in the eyes of the law as well as the contributors.

After I have done NGO registration, will I be eligible for Government Funding?

As the law and general observation, you will be eligible for government funding after 3 years of thriving NGO registration. Nevertheless, in certain cases if the NGO can get project approvals from government funding can be acquired after just one year of the NGO registration.

Can I accept Foreign Grant just after NGO Registration?

NGO is mandatorily required to acquire FCRA registration under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 in order to accept any king of foreign grants.

Who all can be a member at the time of NGO Registration in India?

Yes, a NRI or Foreign National can be a Director in a Section 8 Company after obtaining Director Identification Number. However, atleast one Director on the Board of Directors must be a Resident India.