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If you wish to start an NGO in India, then you would require NGO registration. Besides, you should also be aware of different types of NGOs in India. In this article, we shall explore various types of NGO registration in India and also discuss each of its advantages.
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NGOs are non-profit organizations that are independent of the government. However, they may be funded by government and international government organizations.
NGOs aims to support the underprivileged primarily and also aims at creating awareness of things that are often ignored in our society. NGOs are active in education, public policy, health care, human rights and other areas based on their objectives.
The following laws govern NGOs:
If you wish to serve society, then the best way to do that is by NGO registration. There are various reasons for doing the same:
As we have discussed above, 3 laws regulate the functioning of NGOs registration process; similarly, there are 3 types of NGO registration. They are as follows:
Let’s look at these types one by one
Trust Registration
NGO registration done under the Trusts Act 1882 is called Trust Registration. The public charitable trusts or the private trusts are registered to help members of an uncertain and varying class. When you determine the trust as public or private, the ultimate question is whether the class to be benefitted constitutes a substantial segment of the public.
A trust may be registered for varied purposes such as relief of poverty or distress, education, medical relief etc.
The benefits include:
Society Registration
Another type of NGO registration can be done in the form of a society. In order to form a society, individuals come together to promote scientific purpose, charitable purpose and various other purposes as prescribed under the Society Registration Act.
Section 8 Company Registration
Another way to register an NGO is by Section 8 Company registration. It is established for the purpose of encouraging and promoting art, science, charity, religion, etc. However, the earnings from the company cannot be used by the shareholders; instead, it’s used for fulfilling the objects of the company.
One can register their company under Section 8 as private limited, public limited, one-person company or an LLP. Section 8 companies look to perform the task of welfare of society in any of the above-mentioned fields.
It can be concluded that NGO registration in India is done to help the underprivileged or to encourage and promote science, arts, literature etc. The profits gained are used for the well being and welfare of certain part of the societies.
Read our article:Legal Compliances of NGO Laws in India – A complete guide READ Registration Process of 12A and 80G Certificate
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