Overview of NGO Registration

Non-Government Organization (NGO) functions independently with charitable objectives. It is a group or institution that is run voluntarily for social cause/s. NGOs in India are usually based on the activity the group, individual or institution wishes to engage in, and there are three legal ways through which an NGO can get registered, viz, Society, Trust or Section 8 companies.

We all understand NGO as an organization or group or individual or institution that execute activities on a scale that generally benefits the society to a greater extent. NGOs are involved with social causes, Advocacy, Human rights or Environmental causes and many more such works that help make the community a better place to live. By doing these works, they help make a difference socially or politically and thereby is instrumental in developing a healthy society, improving the communities and also helps in promoting the participation of the citizen to bring about a positive change.

Our team at Taxrepair are experts in NGO registration; we will guide you through all the procedures required for the registration and help you select the right NGO option for you and get it registered successfully.

Documents Required for NGO Registration

Trust Registration

• Objectives of the Trust Deed.
• Particulars of the Trustee and settlor, i.e., Self-attested copy of Identity and Address Proof along with the information related to occupation.
• Trust Deed on Proper Stamp Value.
• Passport Photographs of Trustee and settlor.
• PAN Card of Trustee and settlor.
• Documentation for the Trust Registered Address, if the registered office is on a rented property (NOC from the Landlord is mandatory)

Society Registration

• Name of the society
• Address proof of the working space, i.e., the office
• Identity proof of all the nine members, i.e., Copy of:
• Aadhar card
• Passport
• Voters ID
• Driving license
• Two certified copies of the By-laws of the society and the Memorandum of Association (MoA).

Section 8 Company

• Certified Copy of Identity Proof and Address Proof of all the Directors (PAN Card mandatory).
• DIR-2, i.e., Consent of the directors with Identity and Address proof
• Utility bill such as mobile or telephone bill/ gas or electricity bill scanned copy. Not older than two months, preferably the latest one
• The latest No-objection certificate scanned copy from the property owner if the registered office is on leased or rented property.
• Scanned copy (Not older than two months, preferably the latest one) (used for Address Proof of the registered office):
• Latest bank statement
• mobile or telephone bill
• gas or electricity bill
• Affidavit concerning the deposits.
• INC-14 -Declaration by the Professionals
• INC-15-Declaration by the Promoters.
• Approximated Annual Income
• Particulars of the promoters and the Board Members of the proposed company.

Note: The INC-14 and INC-15 shall be on the stamp paper, duly notarized

Benefits of NGO Registration

Exemption

One can avail of several tax benefits if the company is registered as an NGO under the Companies Act, 2013. As NGOs are exempt from various taxes, this helps the company save money, and the saved money can be used to aid more beneficial projects.

Minimum Share Capital not required.

Another advantage of getting the NGO registered is that there is no requirement to have minimum share capital in order to function independently. NGOs can start their operations with the charity made to it through various means; thereby, there is no need of having a higher share capital.

Perpetual Succession

Perpetual Succession implies that the NGO has an indefinite lifespan and will continue to exist even after the death or leaving of the trustee or founder of the NGO. The NGO will cease to exist only through the formal order by the Court of India to wound up the operations.

Timelines for NGO Registration

Our professionals at Taxrepair will be at your disposal for guiding you with all the queries concerning the Registration of the NGO and will assist you in the compliance of the NGO as well to ensure the smooth functioning of the operations. Furthermore, our experts will help you
plan the registration and the subsequent operations seamlessly and guide you in the successful conclusion of the entire process.

Contact or write to us for consultation on the NGO registration process.