RSR - NGO REGISTRATION CONSULTANT IN AGRA

NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) is a non-profit entity formed to serve social, cultural, educational, or environmental causes. In India, NGOs can be registered under different legal structures such as Trusts, Societies, or Section 8 Companies. 

The registration process involves choosing the type, preparing documents (like ID proofs, address proof, Memorandum of Association/Trust Deed), and filing with the relevant authority for legal recognition. 

Meaning of NGO

• NGO (Non-Governmental Organization): A legally recognized, non-profit body working independently of the government for public welfare.
• Purpose: NGOs aim to promote education, healthcare, women empowerment, rural development, environmental protection, and other social causes.
• Legal Recognition: Registration gives credibility, allows fundraising, and enables collaboration with government and international agencies.

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Types of NGOs in India

Type	Governing Law	Key Features
Trust	Indian Trusts Act, 1882	Formed by trustees for charitable/religious purposes. Requires a Trust Deed.
Society	Societies Registration Act, 1860	Formed by a group of people for literary, scientific, or charitable purposes. Needs Memorandum of Association & Rules.
Section 8 Company	Companies Act, 2013	Incorporated for charitable objectives. Profits are applied to promote the cause, not distributed as dividends.

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 Documents Required

• Identity Proofs of members (PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID).
• Address Proof of members and registered office (electricity bill, rent agreement, NOC from landlord).
• Memorandum of Association (MOA) or Trust Deed or Articles of Association (AOA) depending on type.
• Passport-size photographs of members.
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN) (for Section 8 Company).
• Covering letter/application form to the Registrar.

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 Step-by-Step Registration Process

1. Decide NGO Type – Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company.
2. Draft Governing Documents – Trust Deed, MOA & Rules, or AOA.
3. Collect Required Documents – ID proofs, address proof, photographs.
4. Apply to Authority –
   • Trust: Apply to local Registrar of Trusts.
   • Society: Apply to Registrar of Societies.
   • Section 8 Company: Apply to Registrar of Companies (ROC) via MCA portal.
5. Verification & Approval – Registrar reviews documents and issues Certificate of Registration.
6. Post-Registration Compliance – Apply for PAN, bank account, and if needed, 12A/80G for tax exemption.