NGO Registration in Uttar Pradesh

Classification of NGOs

NGOs are classified into three (3) types as mentioned below:

• Section 8 business
• Society
• Trust

The process of NGO registration is governed by the following three laws:

• Indian Trusts Act of 1882 for Trust Registration
• Societies Registration Act of 1860 for Society Registration
• Companies Act of 2013 for Section 8 Company Registration

The difference between these three has been explained below:

Why is NGO Registration Required in Uttar Pradesh?

Mentioned below are some of the benefits of NGO registration in Uttar Pradesh:

• The range of both financial and human resources is expanded. The NGO will benefit because more volunteers will step forward.
• An organisation registered as an NGO reinforces our society's ethical, social and legal norms.
• A business with an NGO registration offers its members limited liability protection. All members' roles and responsibilities are restricted only to a certain extent of the capital or the fund contributed.
• The NGO Registration grants the organisation a unique legal standing and tax exemptions, allowing subscribers, donors, and creditors to claim a tax deduction for their contributions. It is not only exempt from taxes but also from several annual compliances. NGOs in Uttar Pradesh receives rebate in income tax under Section 12A and 80G. NGOs with 80G certification attract more donors to donate funds to the organisation. 
• It is optional to have a minimum share capital to operate independently. NGOs may receive direct funding from donations given to them. This indicates that NGOs can operate independently without higher share capital.
• After your business is registered, nobody else in India is allowed to use the same name or one that sounds similar to it.

Eligibility Criteria for NGO Registration in Uttar Pradesh

The following points illustrate the eligibility criteria for NGO registration in Uttar Pradesh-

• If an NGO is incorporated as a Private Limited Company (PLC), there must be at least two (2) directors.
• In the case NGO is included as a Public Limited Company, a minimum of three (3) directors are necessary.
• The maximum capacity for a Private Limited Company is 200 members.
• For a Public Limited Company, there is no member capacity.

How to Register an NGO in Uttar Pradesh?

The process to register an NGO in Uttar Pradesh has been explained below:

• The first step is to choose the name and the type of NGO that you want to register.
• The applicant is required to obtain a DSC. After DSC is obtained, the application must obtain DIN-3 from ROC.
• Draft the AOA and MOA (for societies and companies) and Trust Deed (for Trusts).
• Register the NGO with the appropriate authority.
• After registration, the NGO must obtain a PAN card.
• Finally, for the tax exception, NGOs must apply under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Timeline for NGO Registration in UP

Have a look at the timeline for NGO registration in UP in brief-

• Trust: Trust Registration takes approximately 20 working days. It is subject to verification by the department.
• Society: Society Registration takes approximately 25 working days. It is subject to verification by the department.
• Section 8 Company: Registration of Section 8 Company approximately takes 10-15 working days.
• However, you can sometimes face regulatory delays for various reasons.

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