NGO Setup — Trust, Society & Section 8
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Everything Included in Your NGO Setup
From structure selection to registration certificate — our CA/CS experts handle every step of your NGO incorporation and post-registration compliance.
Structure Consultation
- Trust vs Society vs Section 8 comparison
- Best structure recommendation for your goals
- CSR, FCRA, and tax exemption strategy
Document Drafting
- Trust Deed / MOA & Bye-Laws / MOA & AOA
- Object clause aligned to charitable purposes
- Governing body resolution & minutes
Registration Filing
- Filing with Registrar of Trusts / Societies / MCA
- Government fee payment coordination
- Registration certificate procurement
Post-Registration Setup
- PAN Card for NGO
- NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog) registration
- Bank account opening document support
Funding Readiness
- 12A & 80G application filing support
- CSR-1 registration for corporate donations
- FCRA registration guidance for foreign funds
Annual Compliance
- Annual return filing with Registrar
- Income Tax return for NGO (ITR-7)
- Audit report & compliance calendar
NGO Setup Types We Handle
We cover all non-profit setup structures and post-registration compliance including FCRA, CSR-1, and NGO Darpan.
Simplest and quickest NGO structure. Registered with Sub-Registrar (like a property deed). Minimum 2 trustees. Suitable for small charitable activities, family philanthropic initiatives, and religious purposes. Trust Deed defines objects and rules.
Membership-based organization registered with Registrar of Societies. Suitable for professional associations, alumni groups, welfare organizations, and community groups. Governed by MOA and Bye-Laws. Annual general meetings and elections required.
Most credible NGO structure regulated by MCA. Required for receiving CSR funds from most large corporations. Higher governance standards, mandatory audit, and annual ROC compliance. Preferred by institutional donors, foreign funders, and government agencies.
FCRA registration allows NGOs to receive foreign donations from overseas individuals, foundations, and international organizations. Requires 3+ years of NGO existence with track record. Filed with Ministry of Home Affairs. Separate FCRA bank account mandatory.
CSR-1 registration on MCA portal is mandatory for NGOs to receive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from companies under Section 135 of Companies Act. Enables NGOs to appear on the MCA CSR portal for company selection. Required by most CSR-giving corporations.
NGO Darpan is NITI Aayog's platform that provides a unique NGO ID (UID) to registered NGOs. Mandatory for receiving government grants, Central Government project participation, and various central scheme funding. Required for FCRA prior permission application.
Risks of Running an Unregistered NGO
Operating charitable activities without proper NGO setup limits your funding, creates legal risk, and denies tax benefits to donors.
Why Setup Your NGO
India's leading NGO setup service with 10,000+ organizations and expert CA/CS team for complete non-profit compliance.
CSR Funding Access
Section 8 Company + CSR-1 registration makes your NGO eligible for corporate CSR donations from India's ₹26,000+ crore annual CSR corpus.
Tax-Exempt Income
12A registration exempts NGO income from income tax as long as surplus is applied for charitable purposes. No corporate tax on grants or donations.
Donor Tax Benefits
80G registration gives donors up to 50% income tax deduction on donations — significantly increasing large donor contributions to your NGO.
Foreign Donations (FCRA)
FCRA registration allows receiving international grants, foreign foundation funding, and NRI donations legally through a designated FCRA bank account.
Government Grants
NGO Darpan UID enables participation in Central and State government grant schemes, DARPAN portal-based funding, and scheme implementation contracts.
Institutional Credibility
Registered NGOs with annual audit, proper governance, and MCA/Registrar compliance build trust with donors, beneficiaries, and partner organizations.
NGO Setup Process — 6 Simple Steps
Our CA/CS team guides you from choosing the right NGO structure to setting up your organisation and completing essential compliance requirements.
NGO Setup Consultation
Understand your mission, activities, funding plans, governance needs, and long-term objectives. Recommend the most suitable structure such as Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company for your NGO.
Document Preparation
Prepare the required Trust Deed, Society MOA & Bye-Laws, or Section 8 MOA & AOA with suitable charitable objectives, governance provisions, and organisational clauses.
NGO Entity Setup
Complete the required process for setting up your selected NGO structure through the appropriate authority and establish the organisation with its required legal documents.
PAN & NGO Darpan
Assist with PAN setup in the NGO's name and NGO Darpan registration to establish the organisation's profile and support access to eligible government schemes and funding opportunities.
12A & 80G Support
Assist with 12A and 80G applications to support eligible tax benefits and donor-related compliance. Prepare the necessary documents and information required for the application process.
NGO Setup Complete
Your NGO is set up with the essential documentation and compliance framework in place. Get support for ongoing compliance, funding requirements, CSR-1, donations, and annual filings.
Documents Required for NGO Setup
Keep your essential documents ready for a smooth and hassle-free NGO setup process.
Who Should Consider NGO Setup?
Individuals, groups, and organisations planning to work for social, educational, healthcare, environmental, charitable, or community causes can consider setting up an NGO.
Frequently Asked Questions — NGO Setup
Get answers to common questions about starting and setting up an NGO in India.
What Our Clients Say
Real experiences from individuals and organisations that trusted us for their NGO setup.
"The team helped us choose the right structure for our education initiative and guided us through the complete NGO setup process. The documentation and support made everything much easier."
"We were unsure whether to start as a Trust or Section 8 Company. The team explained the differences clearly and helped us prepare the required documents for our NGO setup."
"From preparing our NGO documents to PAN, NGO Darpan and further compliance support, everything was explained step by step. The process was organised and professional."
"I wanted to start an NGO focused on women empowerment but had no idea where to begin. The team assisted with the structure, documentation and complete setup process."
"Our community group needed professional guidance to set up an NGO and understand the ongoing compliance requirements. The entire process was clearly explained and well managed."