NGO Registration in West Bengal

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:

Benefits of NGO Registration in West Bengal

Mentioned below are some of the benefits of NGO registration in West Bengal::

• 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.

  NGOs in West Bengal 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. This provides the advantage of preventing illegal usage of your company's name and image.

Eligibility Criteria to Register an NGO in West Bengal

The following points illustrate the eligibility criteria to register an NGO in West Bengal:

• The establishment of an NGO must meet social or charitable purposes.
• A minimum of seven members is required.
• Members must be Indian citizens and above 18 years of age.
• The NGO must have a registered office address in West Bengal.
• A clear plan of action, including MOA and AOA.
• Must have no engagement in political activities.

Process of NGO registration in West Bengal

The process of NGO registration in West Bengal has been explained below:

Section 8 Company Registration

• Apply for a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
• Check Name Availability
• Apply for Section 8 License
• Fill SPICe Forms (INC-32)
• Receive PAN, TAN, and Incorporation Certificate

Trust Registration

• Get Name Approval
• Create and File By-laws
• Draft Trust Deed
• Register the Deed
• Receive Registration Certificate

Society Registration

• Apply for Name Approval
• Draft and File Memorandum of Association
• Get Rules and Regulations Approved
• Receive Registration Certificate

Timeline for NGO Registration in West Bengal

The timeline for NGO registration in West Bengal depends on its type -

• 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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