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NGO Registration – Compliance & Approval

We provide expert services for NGO Registration under various legal structures, including Trust, Society, and Section 8 Company, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Registering an NGO is essential for obtaining legal recognition, tax exemptions, and eligibility for government and foreign funding.

 

Our Key Services:

✔ NGO Registration Under Different Acts:

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

✔ Documentation & Legal Compliance:

  • Preparation and drafting of Trust Deed, Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), and Bye-laws.
  • Assistance in obtaining PAN, TAN, and other legal certifications.

✔ 12A & 80G Registration for Tax Exemption:

  • Assistance in obtaining 12A registration for tax exemption on NGO income.
  • Support for 80G registration, enabling donors to claim tax benefits.

✔ FCRA Registration for Foreign Funding:

  • Guidance for obtaining Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) approval to receive international donations.

✔ Annual Compliance & Reporting:

  • Filing of Annual Reports, Financial Statements, and Tax Returns as per regulatory requirements.
  • Assistance in maintaining audit and governance compliance.

✔ Liaison with Government Authorities:

  • Coordination with Registrar of Societies, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and other regulatory bodies for approvals and documentation.

We ensure a hassle-free registration process and compliance with legal and financial norms, enabling NGOs to focus on their social objectives while maintaining regulatory standards.

 

Frequency Asked Question

  • An NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) is a non-profit entity formed to work for social, charitable, or educational causes. Registration gives it legal recognition, tax benefits, and eligibility for funding.

NGOs can be registered under:

  • Trust Act (as a Charitable Trust)
  • Societies Registration Act, 1860 (as a Society)
  • Companies Act, 2013 (as a Section 8 Company)
  • Trust: Best for religious and charitable work with few members.
  • Society: Suitable for educational, cultural, and social welfare activities with multiple members.
  • Section 8 Company: Ideal for professional and large-scale social initiatives with structured governance.
  • Identity and address proof of members
  • Memorandum of Association (MOA) & Articles of Association (AOA) (for Section 8 Company)
  • Trust Deed (for Trusts)
  • Society Bye-laws (for Societies)
  • PAN card of the NGO
  • The process usually takes 30 to 60 days, depending on the type of NGO and state regulations.
  • 12A registration allows an NGO to get income tax exemption.
  • 80G registration enables donors to claim tax benefits on donations made to the NGO.
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  • Yes, but it requires FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) registration from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • NGOs providing taxable services or receiving foreign contributions may need GST registration if their annual turnover exceeds the prescribed limit.
  • NGOs must file annual financial statements, audit reports, and tax returns and comply with the regulations of their registration type.
  • Yes, it is possible to convert a Trust or Society into a Section 8 Company, but it requires approval from the concerned authorities and compliance with the Companies Act.

 

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