Ngo Registration

Characteristics of registration of ngo is the foundation of recognition and credibility to any non-profit making organization. An ngo registration process has formal status as a legitimate organization when it is registered under a legal framework, be it as a Trust, Society or Section 8 Company. This awareness is an essential aspect because it enables the organization to operate freely in the minds of the donors, government agencies and beneficiaries of its services. Registration is a requirement of a structured governance whereby ngos are required to keep good records, audit and have the reports submitted after every year of which is accountable and disciplined in its operation. Eligibility to tax exemptions, such as provisions on Section 12A and Section 80G, is another important characteristic as it allows ngos to save and provides an incentive to make more contributions because of tax exemption. Such legal characteristics attract both national and international donors to registered...

The process of registering a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is one of the most important procedures that presupposes careful consideration of different legal and procedural standards to be followed. This often begins with the choice of suitable legal form which may be either a Trust, a Society or a Section 8 Company and the different forms have their own laws as well as their own registration instruments. The candidates will be required to create a list of documents that will include Memorandum of Association, Bylaws, identification documents and certificate of address verification. The key issues to consider are the eligibility, minimum number of members required, their roles and the purpose of the ngo registration which must be in tandem with the legal definitions of charitable organisation or social organisation as per the respective Acts. In addition, it is important that the applicants become conversant with the particular government portals or offices where they are to be r...