NGOs are the organization that operates independently with no aid or interference from government with the main objectives of promoting a specific cause, with the social agenda, child education and for the welfare of society at large. Agendas may vary as per the NGO types, and its profits are utilized for the attainment of its objectives.
The process of NGO Registration Online varies as per the kind of NGO you are willing to register. NGO Registration Online can be done as follows:
- Trust
- Society
- Forming of the section-8 company under Companies Act 2013
Following are the various steps for registering different form of NGOs such as:
a) NGO Registered as a Trust: Trust registration steps vary from state to state as per their trust act. However, the Indian Trust Act 1882 prevails and governs trust registration in case there are no provisions for Trust Registration:
- Start the process by preparing a trust deed that governs the operations of Trust. However, it is not mandatory, but it is advisable to get it registered.
- Following are the details to be mentioned on Deed such as:
- Name and address of settlor and trustee
- Trust’s name
- Minimum and maximum trustees allowed
- The registered address of the trust
- Objectives with what trust is registered
- Rules and regulation under which trust will operate
- Approach the local registrar having jurisdiction within that state.
- Submit the physical copy of trust deed and supporting documents for getting trust registered
- Registrar upon receipt of the application shall retain the photocopy and returns the registered copy of the trust deed to an applicant.
b) NGO registered as a Society: Societies registrations and its operations are governed under Societies Registration Act, 1860:
- Start the process by selecting the suitable name for a society that shall not be too resemble with the already registered name.
- Society registration is a state registration, and thus the registration certificate is granted by respective State Government. 2 copies of application along with supporting documentation shall be submitted to the Registrar of Societies of that state where society is to be registered.
- Upon the receipt of the application and careful verification of the same, registrar grants the Certificate of Registration with NGO Registration Number on it.
c) NGO Registered as a Section-8 Company: Registration of companies are governed under Companies act 2013 and are applied online through MCA. Steps to get Certificate of Incorporation for Section 8 Companies are:
- Get ready all the necessary documents required to be attached as a mandatory attachment with SPICe forms
- Apply for DSCs of the proposed directors
- Reserve the name by applying the same through web service RUN. The applicant can apply up to two names through RUN.
- Apply through SPICe form which is available for downloading on MCA. Download and fill the complete details on form with necessary supporting documents.
- File the form online by paying government fees and stamp duty online
As we have learned in this blog, NGO can be registered as per the activities an applicant desirous to carry. Though every NGO irrespective of their structure are registered with the common objectives of social welfare and for promoting charity, religious, education, a backward section of society, arts and cultures. Contact our team for further assistance to get NGO Registration Certificate Online in just no time.
