Types of NGO Registration in India

Following are the different types of NGO Registration in India:

1. Trust Registration:

Process Overview:

• Drafting a Trust Deed in compliance with the Indian Trusts Act, 1882.
• Appointment of trustees and formation of a governing body.
• Submission of registration documents to the Registrar of Trusts.
• Obtaining tax exemptions under Section 12A and 80G.

Documentation Requirements:

• Bill of electricity or water as address proof.
• Identity proof of at least two trustees (Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, Aadhaar Card).

2. Society Registration:

Process Overview:

• Drafting a Memorandum of Association (MoA) and By-laws in adherence to the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• Formation of a Governing Council.
• Submission of registration documents to the Registrar of Societies.
• Obtaining tax exemptions under Section 12A and 80G.

Documentation Requirements:

• Name of the society.
• Address proof of the office.
• Identity proof of all nine members (Driving License, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card).

3. Section 8 Company Registration:

Process Overview:

• Drafting the Memorandum and Articles of Association in accordance with the Companies Act of 2013.
• Formation of a Board of Directors.
• Submission of registration documents to the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
• Obtaining tax exemptions under Section 8(1) and 12A.

Documentation Requirements:

• Name of the Company for approval.
• Address proof of the office.
• Identity proof of all directors (Driving License, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card).