๐ก What is an NGO?
An NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) is a non-profit entity that works for social, cultural, educational, religious, or charitable causes. It aims to promote arts, science, education, healthcare, research, sports, and social welfare for public benefit.
๐๏ธ Legal Framework for Registration
In India, NGOs can be registered under:
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The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (as a Trust)
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The Societies Registration Act, 1860 (as a Society)
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The Companies Act, 2013 (as a Section 8 Company)
๐ NGO as a Section 8 Company
Under the Companies Act, 2013, an NGO can be registered as a Section 8 Company, which:
- Operates not for profit but for public welfare.
- Functions under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
- Enjoys a structured, transparent, and credible status among donors and stakeholders.
๐ป Why Register Online?
๐ Fast and hassle-free process
๐งพ Legal recognition and credibility
๐ค Eligibility for government aid & CSR funding
๐ผ Ease of compliance and management

๐ Benefits of NGO Registration
๐ Checklist of NGO Registration
โ ๐ฅ Minimum Directors Requirement
- A Private Limited Company must have at least 2 directors.
- A Public Limited Company must have at least 3 directors.
โ ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Member Limit
- A Private Limited Company can have up to 200 members.
- A Public Limited Company has no limit on the number of members.
โ ๐ข Legal Structure & Registration
- Must be registered under the Companies Act, 2013 as a Section 8 Company.
- Ensure Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) clearly define charitable objectives.
โ ๐ Essential Documents
- PAN & Aadhaar of directors
- Proof of registered office (utility bill/rent agreement)
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- Director Identification Number (DIN)
๐ Forms Required for NGO Registration
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๐งพ DIR-12 โ Appointment of Directors
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โ๏ธ DIR-2 โ Consent of Directors
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๐งโ๐ผ DIR-3 โ Application to ROC to obtain Director Identification Number (DIN)
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๐ข INC-1 โ Business Name Approval
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๐ง INC-12 โ Application for License under Section 8
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๐ INC-13 โ Memorandum of Association (MoA)
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๐งฎ INC-14 โ Declaration from a Practicing Chartered Accountant (CA)
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๐ฅ INC-15 โ Declaration from each applicant/promoter
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๐ชช INC-16 โ License to Incorporate as an NGO
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๐ INC-22 โ Declaration of Registered Office Address
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๐งฐ INC-7 โ Application for Company Incorporation
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๐๏ธ INC-8 โ Declarations by Directors
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๐ค INC-9 โ Affidavit from each Director and Subscriber
