How NGO works
A trust is governed by its trust deed and trustees; a society follows its memorandum, rules, and governing body; a Section 8 company is incorporated under company law and must apply its income toward its permitted objects rather than distributing dividends. Tax, donor, CSR, and foreign-contribution approvals are separate from formation.
Eligibility and requirements
- Define charitable, educational, social, scientific, cultural, or other permitted non-profit objects.
- Choose founders and governing persons who can provide the required identity and consent records.
- Meet the minimum founder or member composition and filing rules for the selected trust, society, or company route.
- Use the relevant state or central filing authority based on structure and place of registration.
- Apply separately for tax exemptions, donor approvals, CSR-1, NGO Darpan, or FCRA permissions where relevant; formation alone does not grant them.
Commonly requested documents
- Founder, trustee, member, or director identity, address, and PAN records.
- Proposed name, mission statement, objects, and office address proof.
- Trust deed; or society memorandum and rules; or Section 8 MoA/AoA and incorporation declarations.
- Office-owner consent or occupancy proof and recent utility evidence.
- Additional resolutions, activity plan, financial details, and separate approval records where a later tax, grant, CSR, or foreign-funding application requires them.
Services in this category
- NGO Registration
- Section 8 Company
- Trust Registration
- Society Registration
Requirements can change and may vary by state, entity type, and activity. Verify current instructions with the relevant authority before filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NGO cover?
An NGO is a purpose-led organisation, not one single legal form. In India, a non-profit may be established as a public charitable trust, a society, or a Section 8 company. The right route depends on the mission, governance, locations of operation, and funding plans.
Who may be eligible for NGO?
Define charitable, educational, social, scientific, cultural, or other permitted non-profit objects. Choose founders and governing persons who can provide the required identity and consent records. Meet the minimum founder or member composition and filing rules for the selected trust, society, or company route.
Which documents are commonly needed for NGO?
Founder, trustee, member, or director identity, address, and PAN records. Proposed name, mission statement, objects, and office address proof. Trust deed; or society memorandum and rules; or Section 8 MoA/AoA and incorporation declarations.
What should I check before applying for NGO?
Define charitable, educational, social, scientific, cultural, or other permitted non-profit objects. Choose founders and governing persons who can provide the required identity and consent records. Meet the minimum founder or member composition and filing rules for the selected trust, society, or company route. The exact checklist depends on the applicant, activity, location, and current authority instructions.
Does this service include other registrations or filings?
Not automatically. Related registrations, renewals, tax filings, permissions, or post-approval steps may be separate. Confirm the required scope for your activity and jurisdiction before applying.