How can I start an NGO in India?

How can I start an NGO in India?

The common forms of not-for-profit Organisations In India are Societies , Trust and Section 8 Companies.

Section 8 companies are registered under companies act regulated by Ministry of corporate affairs.

You can register section 8 company for registering an NGO and operate all over India. There is more flexibility in NGO in form of section 8 company as compared to society and trust.

Benefits registering a NGO in form of Section 8 Company:

Section 8 Company Registration are limited companies formed under the Companies Act having limited liability of members. Such company can be formed with just two persons if formed as a private limited company and can operate in any state without any additional formalities.

Following are the process to set up Section 8 (Limited company):

  1. Getting Digital Signature of Directors
  2. Getting a DIN ( Director Identification Number )
  3. Name Availability Check & Application for Name Reservation/ Approval
  4. Make Application to central government for grant of License under section 8 and get the License
  5. File Incorporation application for getting Registration Certificate

Following are the documents required:

1. Five Photograph (JPEG format) 2. Proof of identity 3. proof of residence;

In case of Proof of identity

In case of Indian nationals, PAN is a mandatory requirement for proof of identity.

In case of Proof of residence

Address proofs like electricity bill, telephone bill , mobile bill or Bank statement and should be in the name of applicant only.


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