NGO registration

The main objective of every organization is to earn maximum profit as it helps in the smooth functioning & future growth of the organization, but the main purpose of starting an NGO is to help others. NGO is opened for various purposes –

However, the main purpose of every NGO is to work for the betterment of the people through education, trade, art, skill development, cultural promotion etc.

• Name of the company
• Copy of MOA & AOA
• Identity proof of all the directors
  1. Aadhaar card
  2. Voter-id card
  3. Driving license
  4. Passport
• Proof of registered office address
  1. Electricity bill
  2. Water bill
  3. House tax receipt
  4. Property papers
  5. Lease agreement

1) Obtain DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)

The proposed directors' digital signatures are required because the registration forms are filed online and should be digitally signed. Government-recognized certifying agencies issue digital signature certificates (DSC) . Costs associated with acquiring a DSC vary according to the certifying agency. You must obtain a DSC in the Class 3 category.

2) Apply for DIN

You must apply for a DIN for the company's proposed directors. DIN applications must be submitted in Form DIR-3 or in conjunction with the SPICe+ registration form. You must submit the form online on the MCA Portal along with a scanned copy of the required documents, such as a self-attested copy of the directors' PAN, Identity, and Address proof. A practising professional, such as a chartered accountant, a company secretary, or a cost accountant, must attest this form.

There are 3 modes of NGO registration –

1. Trust - Public trust is an organization or NGO made for the benefit of the people. Its main purpose is to eradicate poverty, provide education to underprivileged children’s, providing medical relief etc. The general aim of a trust is to promote arts, science & literature. Trust cannot be amended or terminated without court permission. In order to govern public trust, there are no specific laws in India. However, some states have their own public trust acts. For ex – Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu.
2. Society - A society is a group of persons whose main aim is not to earn profits but to serve society. Society is registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860. A Society is established for the purpose of promoting charitable activities like sports, cultures, religion, education, arts and poverty reliefs. The governing members of the society are responsible for the management of societal affairs. The duty of members of the general body includes modification in name and objects, rules & regulations (if necessary) and the election of members of the governing body.
3. Section 8 company - The section 8 Company is an organization registered as a non-profit organization whose main objective is to promote arts, commerce, charity, environment protection, religion, social welfare, research, education, sports and science. The Section 8 Company is not registered for the purpose of profit, but it is registered for the purpose of charity. This type of company is the same as a society or a trust. The Section 8 Company does not pay dividends to its members or shareholders. Its income or profits are used for promoting charitable objects only.