NGO Registration
Quick Reference for Your Business

Structure • Documents • Next Steps – everything you need to know about NGO Registration.

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Documents Required
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Identity proof

Aadhaar + PAN of trustees / members / directors

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Governing document

Trust Deed / MoA & Rules / MoA & AoA (by structure)

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Registered office address proof

Electricity bill / rent agreement

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NOC

from property owner (if rented)

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Passport-size photos

of trustees / members / directors

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Objects clause

Clearly charitable (health / education / poverty / environment)

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Choose Your Structure
Structure Best Suited For
Trust (2 persons) Small charitable work, family welfare — simplest & fastest
Society (7 members) Clubs, cultural bodies, RWAs, associations
Section 8 Co. (2 directors) Large NGOs, CSR funding, foreign grants — highest credibility
Registering authority Sub-Registrar / Registrar of Societies / MCA (ROC)
After registration PAN → Bank → 12A → 80G → NGO Darpan → FCRA (after 3 yrs)
Note: Choose the right structure first. Section 8 Company is preferred for CSR and large donors; Trust/Society are simpler for smaller charitable work.
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Common Pitfalls NGOs Face
12A / 80G rejected
Objects not clearly charitable, or trustees named as beneficiaries.
CSR / grants blocked
No separate bank account or NGO Darpan registration.
12A cancelled
Missing annual ITR-7 filing leads to cancellation of exemption.
FCRA rejected
Applying for foreign-funding licence before 3 years of operation.
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Why NGOs Trust M/s Durganjali & Associates
A real, qualified Chartered Accountant

Not an agent — a CA who sets up your NGO for 12A, 80G and CSR.

5 years of practice

Across companies, firms, individuals and trusts — Tax, GST and compliance.

You never miss a date

We track every deadline — ITR-7, audit, 10BD/10BE and renewals.

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