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NGO Registration

What is NGO?

A Non-Profit Organization operates independently of any government, typically one whose purpose is to address a social or political issue. NGO activities include, but are not limited to, environmental, social, advocacy and human rights work. They can work to promote social or political change on a broad scale or very locally. NGOs play a critical part in developing society, improving communities, and promoting citizen participation.
NGOs are a subgroup of organizations founded by citizens, which include clubs and associations which provide services to its members and others. They are usually nonprofit organizations.

Types of NGO

1. Trust Registration-A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which one party, known as a trustor, gives another party, the trustee, the right to hold title to property or assets for the benefit of a third party, the beneficiary. Trusts are established to provide legal protection for the trustor’s assets, to make sure those assets are distributed according to the wishes of the trustor, and to save time, reduce paperwork and, in some cases, avoid or reduce inheritance or estate taxes.
2. Society Registration-A society is the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community. It is an organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity.
3. Section 8 Company- Companies that are formed for some charitable and non-profitable objectives.

Advantages of NGO

• Supporting aspects:NGOs have the advantage of selection particular places for new projects and specify and as well as improved projects and also advancing the length of time which they will be maintaining those projects and tackle some shortcomings that government projects overcoming some of shortcoming that governments face in this manner.
• Faciliatiate communication:NGOs also can facilitate communication between people and government.
• Evalaution and Research: Improved and innovative activities need to be carefully documented and shared effectively and specifically monitoring would accessible for the sharing of final results with people and with the project staff.

Procedure for the Registration of NGO

I. For Section 8 Company:
The first step is to obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) by all the Directors. Documents required to obtain DSC are:

PAN Card of the Director
Aadhar card of the Director
Photo
Email ID
Contact Number

1. After obtaining DSC, the next step is to obtain the Director Identification Number (DIN) by filing form DIR-3 along with a self-attested identity proof, address proof and a photo. (If directors are more than three as DIN for up to three directors can be obtained through Spice+ Inc-32).

2. File form Spice+ Part Afor reservation of name. Two names can be proposed in application. CRC on being satisfied may reserve the name for a period of 20 days from the date of approval.

3. The next step is to file application for certificate of Incorporation through Spice+ Part B for incorporation of company along with e-MOA and e-AOA.

4. Spice+ also gives facility to obtain EPFO, ESI and GSTIN registration of the proposed company.

5. After satisfying with all the details provided in application for certificate for incorporation, registrar of companies shall issue Certificate of Incorporation (COI) of the company and allot CIN Number (Corporate Identity Number).

ii) For Society Registration:
1. Preparation of Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations.

2. Preparation of other documents as cover letter requesting registration of society, signed by all the members, Certified copy of duly passed Resolution for registration of society, Minutes of the meeting, and Declaration by the President of the society.

3. Submission of documents and registration.

iii) For Trust Registration:
1. Deciding the Trustees, Authors and Settlors of Trust.

2. Preparation of Memorandum of Association and Trust Deed.

3. Submission of Trust Deed with the Registrar.

4. Obtain the Registration Certificate.

Documents required for Registration of NGO

1) Passport size photograph of all directors/ members

2) Self-attested copy of PAN of all directors/ members

3) Self-Attested Address proof of all directors/ members (Any One of Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, Aadhar Card)

4) Proof of office address (Any One of Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, Property, Gas Bill, Tax Bill).

5) If Rented Business (Rent Agreement Copy) or if own (sell deed)

6) Name of the trust/ society/ section 8 Company

7) Trust/ society/ section 8 Company object or product Name