How can i set up NGO in India?

Answer 1

The regulations and legal requirements for creating a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) are different in different jurisdictions. Also, A NGO may be formed based on diverse legal structures as for example as a foundation, trust, association, etc.

Depending on the form you want to give to your project and in the jurisdiction where the new organization will have its base and headquarters, you will need to follow up on some requirements.

Your best source of information about the requirements in your jurisdiction, is your tax authority or a lawyer specialized in commercial law.

Answer 2

You have to first Register yourself in the Registrar office of your district under Society registration Act 1860 which requires minimum 7 number of members to sign registration and memorandum of association.

Once you are registered you can start your NGO.If the performance is remarkable grant/aid can be received by various government departments/National Bodies/International organizations etc; however they are given mostly after three years establishments of such societies by evaluating their financial statements and contribution.

The society can work at state level as well as on national level which also depends upon your registration.

The required document for Registrations along with registration fee

# Request letter to register a society under SR Act 1860. # Two sets of memorandum of Association including List of Proposed governing body & list of Desire's Persons (founder members of the society) - All pages to be signed by atleast seven members. Desirous persons or the person subscribing the names of the memorandum should not be (in any case) less than seven. If it is proposed to give all India character to the society there must be minimum of eight different persons from different States of Indian Union to the memorandum. # Two sets of Rules & Regulations framed for the functioning of the society. # Affidavits (on ten rupees stamp paper from President/Secretary society regarding the name/ title of the society. # Copy of residence proof of all desirous persons. # Proof of ownership of the registered office of the society and no objection certificate (on ten rupees stamp paper) # A copy of the report of the proceedings of the General meeting at which the registration of the Society was resolved.

Answer 3

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