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NGO Registration

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Steps

1. Fill out the Form

Filling out the form is quick and easy and will provide you with numerous benefits in the long run. By this, you will be able to get consultation from our nareshv & associates CA/CS and will be able to get Guidance. So, why wait? Take the first step towards a bright future for your business and fill out the form today.

2. List of Documents Required

Required Documents for NGO Registration

A bill of water or electricity mentioning the address which needs to be registered.

The identity proof of a minimum of two members of the entity. The identify proof can be:

Driving License
Voter ID
Aadhaar Card
Passport

3. Registration Procedure

Following Is The Step By Step Process Of NGO Registration:

Step-1:
Fill the NGO Registration Form, the applicant has to fill all the needed details in the simple application form.

Step-2:
Assemble the Prerequisites details, here you have to collect all the required documents as per the specifications. And it takes around 2 working days

Step-3:
Compile a trust deed, as per the documents provided by you for the registration process, a Trust deed will be compiled. This process will take around 4 to 5 working days

Step-4:
Trust Deed Registration process, the trust deed so compiled will be presented to the concerned local registrar for registration. It takes around 12-13 working days to complete this process.

Step-5:
A non governmental organization registration certificate is granted. Once your Trust NGO registration process got completed, you will receive the registered Trust Deed through courier.

4. Advantages

A registered NGO gains the legal status and becomes accountable for the funds received. For instance, when an individual donates funds to a charitable trust, it is received under the name of the organization and used for the trust’s activities. In an unregistered firm, the assets can be received under anyone’s name and may be used for their own profit.

An organization that is registered as an NGO reinforces the ethical, social and legal norms of our society.

The basic requirement for running an NGO is to have a bank account under its name. In order to open an account, it is mandatory to be registered as a Trust, Society or Section 8 Company.

The registration of an NGO is necessary to seek tax exemption from the Income Tax Authority.

5. Importance of NGO Registration

NGO Registration is important for non-profit organizations as it provides legal recognition, credibility, transparency, access to funding opportunities, and tax exemptions. It also enables them to carry out their activities without any legal hindrances and ensures accountability in the sector.

6. Time Taken

The time taken to get NGO Registration varies from case to case. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the completeness of the application and other factors.

NGO Registration

What is NGO Registration?

A non-governmental organization or NGO is a legally registered organization launched by natural persons and it operates independently without any interference of the state or central government. The government refers to these entities as "NGO" to indicate that they do not have official status. NGOs are basically engaged in cultural, social, legal, and environmental-related activities without any aim of profit.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can any government employees or officer be a member of NGO?

The answer to this question is yes. Government employees or officers can be part of NGOs provided the NGO is not anti-government. There are a few rules too that these people have to follow, one of them is to make sure that the NGO is not profit making.

2. How to open NGO?

Besides having the willingness to work for the welfare of society, legally, there are some procedures to follow, these are:-

First, lay down the mission of your NGO, this means what cause you would like to take up.
Form a governing body, this body ensure the smooth running of the NGO.
Finally, register your NGO with the government authorities. This step can be long and painful. But, for a seamless experience, you can contact Vakilsearch.

Our experts will help you at every stage of the registration process.

3. What to register - Trust, Society or Company?

Depending on the type of work you want to do, it is best to apply accordingly. For the best solution, contact one of our experts at Vakilsearch for a better understanding as to which registration method suits your NGO the best.

4. What are other alternatives to launch and establish Non-Profit Organizations?

If you are willing to commence an NGO, you have other choices also through which you can help locality or society, such as starting a club, a volunteer service, be part an operating NGO and even be a financial sponsor.