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Trust, Society & Section 8 Company Registration in India

Incorporate your Non-Profit Organization with complete legal guidance. Get Section 8 Company incorporation, Trust Deed drafting, Society registration, 12A & 80G tax exemption, and NGO Darpan portal listing seamlessly.

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Approval Rate

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NGO Services

Non-Profit Registration Services

Complete legal and tax exemption solutions for charitable trusts, societies, and Section 8 entities

Section 8 Company

Most credible NGO structure registered under Companies Act 2013 with MCA

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Trust Registration

Charitable Trust Deed drafting & Sub-Registrar execution under Indian Trusts Act

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Society Registration

State/National Level Society registration under Societies Registration Act 1860

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12A Registration

Income Tax Exemption certification under Section 12A / 12AB for non-profits

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80G Registration

Tax deduction benefit certification for donors under Section 80G of Income Tax Act

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CSR-1 Registration

Mandatory MCA CSR-1 filing to receive Corporate Social Responsibility funding

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NITI Aayog (Darpan)

NGO Darpan portal registration to apply for government grants & schemes

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FCRA Registration

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration to receive international donations

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Structure Options

Choose Your NGO Structure

Understand the key differences between Section 8 Company, Trust, and Society

Section 8 Company

High corporate status & maximum credibility. Requires minimum 2 Directors/Members.

Recommended for CSR

Public Charitable Trust

Simple structure created via Trust Deed. Minimum 2 Trustees required.

Easiest Formation

Societies Registration

Membership-based social organization. Requires minimum 7 members (State/National level).

Member-Driven

Governing Law

Section 8 (Companies Act), Trust (Trust Act 1882), Society (Societies Act 1860).

Legal Authority

Area of Operation

Section 8 & Trusts can operate India-wide; Societies are State or National specific.

Operational Scale

Funding Eligibility

Section 8 companies get priority in corporate CSR grants and international funds.

High Funding Potential
Key Benefits

Why Register An NGO?

Establish a legal social entity and gain access to tax exemptions and funding

Legal Entity Status

Operate bank accounts, buy property, and contract in the official name of the NGO.

Tax Exemptions

12A registration exempts NGO income from taxation; 80G offers tax relief to donors.

Corporate CSR Funds

CSR-1 registration grants eligibility to receive funds from CSR budgets of corporate companies.

Govt Grants & Schemes

NITI Aayog NGO Darpan registration unlocks access to government subsidies and welfare schemes.

Roadmap

Step-by-Step Process

5 simple steps to get your Non-Profit Organization registered

01

Structure Choice

Select Section 8, Trust, or Society structure

02

Deed / MOA Draft

Prepare Trust Deed / MOA & AOA with social objectives

03

Filing & Execution

File online with MCA or Sub-Registrar / Registrar of Societies

04

Certificate Grant

Receive Registration Certificate, PAN & TAN

05

12A, 80G & Darpan

Apply for tax exemption & NITI Aayog listing

Documentation

Documents Required

Document checklist for NGO registration and tax exemption filings

Member / Trustee Proofs

  • PAN Card of all Trustees/Directors
  • Aadhaar Card / Voter ID
  • Passport-size Photographs
  • Mobile & Email ID of all Members

Registered Office Proof

  • Electricity / Water / Gas Bill
  • Rent Agreement (if rented)
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC)
  • Property Ownership Document

Constitutional Docs

  • Trust Deed / Rules & Regulations
  • Memorandum of Association (MOA)
  • Articles of Association (AOA)
  • Main Social Objectives Description

For 12A & 80G / CSR

  • NGO Registration Certificate & PAN
  • Certified Copy of Trust Deed / MOA
  • Activity Report of Last 1-3 Years
  • Audited Statements (If existing)
Compliance Timeline

Important Deadlines

Key compliance milestones and renewal periods for NGOs

Provisional 12A & 80G Approval

3 Years

Provisional tax exemption approval granted for 3 years to new NGOs.

Provisional

Regular 12AB Renewal

5 Years

Final 12AB and 80G registration certificates are valid for 5 years.

5 Year Cycle

Income Tax Return (ITR-7)

31st October

Mandatory annual ITR filing for Charitable Trusts and Section 8 entities.

Annual

Tax Audit (Form 10B / 10BB)

30th September

Mandatory audit report filing if gross income exceeds basic exemption limit.

Annual

NITI Aayog (Darpan) Sync

Real-time

Immediate listing on Darpan portal after getting NGO PAN & registration.

Instant

FCRA Renewal

5 Years

Foreign contribution license renewal cycle every 5 years with MHA.

5 Year Cycle
Pricing Plans

Transparent Packages

Select the NGO incorporation and tax exemption plan that fits your budget

Trust / Society Package

₹4,999 + Govt Fee
  • Trust Deed / MOA & Bye-laws Drafting
  • Sub-Registrar / ROF Submission
  • NGO PAN & TAN Application
  • Bank Account Assistance
  • 12A & 80G Registration
  • NITI Aayog Darpan Setup
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Section 8 Company Package

₹7,999 + Govt Fee
  • 2 DSC & 2 DIN Allocation
  • RUN Name Approval Filing
  • Section 8 License Approval Form
  • SPICe+ MCA Incorporation & COI
  • NGO PAN, TAN & Bank Account
  • NITI Aayog Darpan Listing Included
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All-In-One NGO Combo

₹14,999 + Govt Fee
  • Everything in Section 8 Package
  • 12A Provisional Registration
  • 80G Provisional Registration
  • CSR-1 MCA Registration
  • NGO Darpan Portal Complete Listing
  • Dedicated Legal & Tax Advisor
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions regarding Non-Profit and NGO registration

Section 8 Company is widely considered the best structure due to high corporate credibility, Central Government MCA backing, easy CSR funding eligibility, and nationwide operations without state boundary restrictions. Trusts are ideal for family-driven charity, while Societies work best for membership-driven clubs or associations.

12A Registration exempts the NGO's total income from Income Tax liabilities. 80G Registration provides a 50% tax deduction benefit to donors who donate money to the NGO, encouraging individuals and corporates to contribute.

CSR-1 is a mandatory registration form filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Any NGO wishing to raise CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds from corporate companies must possess a valid CSR Registration Number.

Yes, founders, trustees, or directors working as executives in the NGO can draw reasonable remuneration or salary for the actual professional services rendered, provided profits are not distributed as dividends.

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