RSR LEGALS - NGO REGISTRATION IN AGRA MATHURA FIROZABAD

 Types of NGO Registration in India

Structure	Governing Law	Minimum Members	Key Document	Best For
Trust	Indian Trusts Act, 1882	2 trustees	Trust Deed	Charitable, family-run, small-scale NGOs
Society	Societies Registration Act, 1860	7 members	Memorandum of Association + Rules	Community-based, cultural, educational NGOs
Section 8 Company	Companies Act, 2013	2 directors + 2 shareholders	MOA + AOA	Large NGOs, foreign funding, CSR projects

Step-by-Step NGO Registration Process

Step 1: Choose Structure & Name

• Select Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company based on scale and objectives.

• Ensure the name is unique, not similar to existing NGOs, and complies with naming guidelines.

Step 2: Draft Governing Documents

• Trust: Trust Deed (objectives, trustees, rules).

• Society: Memorandum of Association (MOA) + Rules & Regulations.

• Section 8 Company: MOA + Articles of Association (AOA).

Step 3: Collect Documents

• PAN & Aadhaar cards of all members.

• Passport-size photographs of members.

• Proof of registered office address (rent agreement, utility bill, property papers).

• NOC from landlord if rented premises.

• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) & Director Identification Number (DIN) for Section 8 Company.

• Identity proof of witnesses (for Trust).

Step 4: File Application

• Trust: Submit Trust Deed at Sub-Registrar Office.

• Society: Apply via Registrar of Societies portal.

• Section 8 Company: File incorporation on MCA V3 portal.

Step 5: Verification & Approval

• Registrar examines documents.

• If compliant, issues Certificate of Registration/Incorporation.

Step 6: Post-Registration Compliance

• Register on NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog) for government recognition.

• Apply for 12A & 80G tax exemptions under Income Tax Act.

• Maintain annual filings (Society & Section 8 Company).

Documents Checklist

1. PAN & Aadhaar of all members.

2. Passport-size photos.

3. Proof of office address + NOC.

4. Trust Deed / MOA & Rules / MOA & AOA.

5. DSC & DIN (for Section 8 Company).

6. Identity proof of witnesses (Trust).

7. Utility bill (electricity/water).

 Key Takeaways

• Trusts are simplest, Societies are democratic, Section 8 Companies are most credible.

• Registration requires identity, address, governing documents, and compliance proofs.

• Post-registration steps like NGO Darpan, 12A & 80G exemptions, and FCRA license are crucial for funding and credibility.