Identity proof
Aadhaar + PAN of trustees / members / directors
BUSINESS STRUCTURE GUIDE
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
Governing document
Trust Deed / MoA & Rules / MoA & AoA (by structure)
Registered office address proof
Electricity bill / rent agreement
NOC
from property owner (if rented)
Passport-size photos
of trustees / members / directors
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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