As the name suggests, these
entities work towards the wellbeing of the society and bridges the gaps at
places where Government can’t reach effectively due to many factors. Such
organizations are known as non - profit organizations or non- government
organizations (NGO).
NGO is non- profit organization
of community, citizens, person for social service. NGO are registered under
Government authorities but are managed and operated by its members on the
policies governed by Government.
2.
Passport Size photograph is required
3.
Proof of address of office where NGO is registered
4.
Memorandum or article of association or trust deed is required
for registration of NGO
5.
Rules, Regulations, aims, objective of formation of NGO should
be clearly defined in its Memorandum/articles/ trust deed
NGO registration depends on the
kind of NGO registration
because it has 3 legal forms in India:
1. TRUSTS
NGO in form of trusts are
governed under Indian Trusts Act. It is the simplest process which takes around
2 days to 1 week for formation.
i. Minimum of 2 trustees and no
limit in maximum.
ii. No requirement of name
approval but the name restricted under the Emblem Act can be disapproved
iii. Trust deed will be
registered in the Sub-Registrar office of your area
iv. Board of trustees and
executive committee is the governing structure for trusts
v. Execution of trust deed is
mandatory giving it a legal status and defining the aims, modes of management
2. SOCIETIES
Trust
registration in the form of Society is governed under Societies
Registration Act, 1860 having a separate legal entity. It takes around 1-2
months to form a Society.
i. Minimum 7 members are
required to form Society. However, is it is registered at National level
minimum 8 members are required
ii. It will be registered in
the Registrar or Deputy Reg of Societies of concerned state
iii. General Body and executive
committee is the governing structure of Societies
3. NON PROFIT COMPANIES
(SECTION 8 COMPANY)
These organizations are
registered under of Companies Act 2013 as Section-8 Companies. The main
objective of the Company is to promote art, commerce, sports, safety, science,
research, healthcare, social welfare, religion, protection of the environment,
etc.
Procedure for incorporation is
same as in case of a private or public company. The only difference is that a
license is to be obtained from the office of Regional Director to form a
company under section 8 of the companies Act 2013
i. It needs minimum of 2-3
Directors in case of private and public company respectively.
ii. Name approval is mandatory
before registration from ROC
iii. General Body of Directors
and BOD is the governing structure for section 8 Company
iv. Stamp duty payment if not
required for registration
v. DIN and DSC of directors is
required for registration of Section 8 company
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