{"id":31339,"date":"2021-06-01T14:00:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T08:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=31339"},"modified":"2021-06-01T14:00:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T08:30:49","slug":"remember-these-crucial-aspects-for-setting-up-an-ngo-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/remember-these-crucial-aspects-for-setting-up-an-ngo-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Remember these crucial aspects for setting up an NGO in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Unlike other companies, setting up an NGO in India is not that\ndifficult task. The real challenges surfaced up when you start such an entity.\nStarting an NGO seeks a lot of hard work, funding, and most importantly, an\nunshakeable commitment toward the social cause. The functioning of an NGO is\nnot different from the conventional establishment. But one has to instil\ntransparency in every facet of its functioning. Moreover, NGOs cannot underpin\nprofit as their sole objective- instead, they have to work for society\u2019s\nbetterment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/remember-these-crucial-aspects-for-setting-up-an-ngo-in-india\/#Crucial_Aspects_for_setting_up_an_NGO_in_India\" >Crucial Aspects for setting up an NGO in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/remember-these-crucial-aspects-for-setting-up-an-ngo-in-india\/#What_Documentations_are_needed_for_setting_up_an_NGO\" >What Documentations are needed for setting up an NGO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/remember-these-crucial-aspects-for-setting-up-an-ngo-in-india\/#Underlining_the_Key_Differences_between_Trust_Society_Section_8_Company\" >Underlining the Key Differences between Trust, Society\n&amp; Section 8 Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/remember-these-crucial-aspects-for-setting-up-an-ngo-in-india\/#An_Overview_on_the_Registering_Authority\" >An Overview on the Registering Authority<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/remember-these-crucial-aspects-for-setting-up-an-ngo-in-india\/#Minimum_Members_required_to_for_setting_up_an_NGO\" >Minimum Members required to for setting up an NGO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/remember-these-crucial-aspects-for-setting-up-an-ngo-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crucial_Aspects_for_setting_up_an_NGO_in_India\"><\/span>Crucial Aspects for setting up an NGO in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following sections are the important prerequisites that one must\nconsider before setting up an NGO in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determine the objective of your NGO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to underpin the cause for setting up an NGO. From\nwomen empowerment, resources conservation to child education, there are many\nfields that one can address that lacks development or seeking urgent\ninfrastructure support. Make sure to jot down a clear statement of your mission\nthat depicts the goals and purpose of your NGO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up the Board of Directors\/members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There will apparently be the BODs &amp; members who will be accountable to regulate the NGO. You need to procure the best talent that can help manage the complex facets of the entity, such as legal requirement, fiscal infrastructure, etc. Apart from that, have the support of individual who are goal-centric and possess an urge to support the needy ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/potential-advantages-of-running-an-ngo-in-india\/\">Potential Advantages of running an NGO in India <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determine the legit name of your NGO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an apparent prerequisite for any entity to have a name, and NGOs are no different here. The name should be catchy and easy to pronounce and give the impression of what an NGO is all about. But, it must not adhere to any similarity with other identical entities, including <em><strong>Government<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Government\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup> Authority Body, Board or Ministry etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every NGO in our nation is mandated to prepare a trust deed\/\nMemorandum of Understanding\/Bylaws. It encloses the name &amp; NGO\u2019s address,\nobjective, member\u2019s details, staffing information, rules and obligations,\nadministrative laws and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The preparation and drafting of the Memorandum must adhere to a good pattern and parameters required for registration. It is a good idea to hire a professional from an NGO background who can provide ample assistance in relation to the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/ngo-registration\"><strong>NGO registration<\/strong><\/a> procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior application\u2019s submission, it is good to ascertain bylaws that\ntalk about the legality associated with the NGO\u2019s functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register your NGO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>After arranging the documents above, you can get your NGO registered under the following Acts.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Societies Registration Act (In\nsociety, mini. 7 members are required to be the members),<\/li><li>Indian Trusts Act (In\nCharitable Trust, at least 2 person are required, there is no cap on the limit\nof maximum members)<\/li><li>Companies Act (A non-profit\nCompany is registrable u\/s 8 of the Companies Act with the Registrar of\nCompanies.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start getting funds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After registering your NFO, it is time for capital procurement for\nfunding the proposed campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your NGO has registered, it&#8217;s time for you to start the\ncollecting funds to run NGO. It can be done through the internal sources like\nfees, donations, subscription charges. And the external sources like grants in\nthe form of aid from the Government, private organizations or foreign sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Documentations_are_needed_for_setting_up_an_NGO\"><\/span>What Documentations are needed for setting up an NGO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the list of the document required for the NGO registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Trust Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Trust Deed\u2019s objective.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Particulars of the Trustee &amp; settlor (Self-attested identity proof\u2019s copy and Address Proof along with the detail related to occupation).<\/li><li>Trust Deed on Proper Stamp Value.<\/li><li>Photographs of Trustee as well as settlor.<\/li><li>PAN Card of Trustee as well as settlor.<\/li><li>Documentation related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trust-registration\"><strong>Trust Registered<\/strong><\/a> Address. In the case of rented property (No Objection Certificate from the Landlord is required).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Societies Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Society\u2019s name.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Working space\u2019s address proof.<\/li><li>Member\u2019s identity proof<\/li><li>2 copies of the MOA &amp;\nSociety\u2019s bylaws.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Section 8 Companies Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Copy of Identity Proof as well\nas Address Proof (Including PAN Card).<\/li><li>DIR-2( Directors\u2019 consent) as\nwell as ID&amp; Address proof<\/li><li>Latest Utility bills.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Proof of registered office\naddress<\/li><li>No objection certificate, i.e.\nNOC if the registered office is not taken on rent.<\/li><li>Affidavit pertaining to\ndeposits<\/li><li>INC-14 -Declaration by\nProfessionals<\/li><li>INC-15-Declaration by Promoters\n(INC-14 &amp; INC-15 shall be on the stamp paper, duly notarized).<\/li><li>Detail pertaining to Annual\nIncome<\/li><li>Memorandum of Association, i.e.\nMOA and Articles of Association, i.e. AOA<\/li><li>Promoter\u2019s particular and Board\nmembers of the proposed firm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underlining_the_Key_Differences_between_Trust_Society_Section_8_Company\"><\/span>Underlining the Key Differences between Trust, Society\n&amp; Section 8 Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Trust refers to an agreement that exists between parties, whereby one party possesses the property\u2019s ownership for the benefit of another party.<\/li><li>Society refers to a group of individuals who collectively works to serve purposes related to literary, scientific or charitable, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Section 8 is an establishment with a social or charitable object that aims to apply its profits to advocate such a purpose.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_on_the_Registering_Authority\"><\/span>An Overview on the Registering Authority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Overview-on-the-Registering-Authority.png\" alt=\"Registering Authority\" class=\"wp-image-31371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Overview-on-the-Registering-Authority.png 1000w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Overview-on-the-Registering-Authority-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/An-Overview-on-the-Registering-Authority-768x297.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Members_required_to_for_setting_up_an_NGO\"><\/span>Minimum Members required to for setting up an NGO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In the case of Trust, mini. Two\ntrustees.<\/li><li>In the case of Trust, minimum\ntwo trustees&nbsp;<\/li><li>In the case of society, minimum\n7 members.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In the case of Section 8\nCompany, minimum two directors &amp; minimum two shareholders. Keep in mind\nthat the same individual can be appointed as director &amp; shareholder in a\ncompany.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, setting up an NGO is not a troublesome errand at all, as it is clear from above. After registering an NGO, one has to adhere to the company&#8217;s object, i.e. supporting the noble causes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/important-sources-and-government-funding-for-ngos\/\">Important Sources and Government Funding For NGOs: A Complete Outlook <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlike other companies, setting up an NGO in India is not that difficult task. The real challenges surfaced up when you start such an entity. Starting an NGO seeks a lot of hard work, funding, and most importantly, an unshakeable commitment toward the social cause. 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