NGO Registration Consultancy
Trust, Society & Non Profit Company Registration

NGO Registration Services

NGO Registration Consultancy Services

With over two and a half decades of experience, we at Chanakya NGO Registration Consultancy are committed to providing the best registration services to Non-Profit Organizations (NPOS)/ Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) in India. Our teams of expert consultants are dedicated to offering comprehensive and customized services and solutions of NGO Registration for NGOs, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements and are set up NGO for long-term success. Our Consultancy Services: As the leading NGO registration consultancy, we offer a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of eligible NGOs and real social activists. Our services include:
  • Trust Registration Service
  • Society Registration Service
  • Non-Profit Section 8 Company Registration Service
  • Income Tax Exemption Registration Service under 80G
  • Income Tax Rebate Registration Service under 12A
  • CSR 1 Registration for eligibility to get CSR grants
  • FCRA Registration for foreign funding eligibility
  • Niti Ayog NGO Darpan Registration
  • Registration in Government Ministries for Grants

Trust Registration Service

Chankya Consultancy helps to establish NGO as Trust and provides Charitable Trust Registration service. After registering NGO as Trust, which is legal entity, you can receive donations and manage assets to fulfill your objectives. We assist social entrepreneurs in drafting trust deeds, obtaining the necessary approvals and getting registration, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Understanding the nature of the trust: Identify whether the trust will be a public charitable trust or a religious trust, as each has different legal implications and registration requirements.
  • Selection of a name: Choose a unique and meaningful name for the trust that reflects its objectives and vision. There can be any name that is already previously for any Trust or NGO, because as according to the reason of registering with the same name that each Trust has different registration number, members, office and identity. Name must not be similar to any name of Government authority, commission, department, ministry or Government project according to Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act of India.
  • Board of Trustees: Decide and assemble Trustees that form a Board of Trustees, including a minimum of two trustees, who will be responsible for managing the trust’s affairs. Minimum three trustees are recommended for Trust to follow the necessary guidelines of future requirement of Government parameters applicable for Income Tax Exemption Registration, to get Government fund and to get FCRA and to be entitle for other eligibilities.
  • Drafting the Trust Deed: Prepare a comprehensive trust deed, outlining the trust’s objectives, rules and regulations, management structure, and financial administration. We have expertization to prepare Trust Deed. We prefer to prepare separate Trust Deed because it matters most for every future requirement it is related to any further registration of any kind of funding. Trust Deed is to be drafted in the Non Judicial Stamp Paper of certain amount depends on the requirements of the value and the concerned sub-registrar.
  • Notarization of the documents: Get the copies of required documents notarized by a public notary to ensure its legal validity.
  • Submission of registration application: Submit the Trust Deed and other required documents, such as identification proofs of trustees and address proof of the trust’s registered office, to the office of the local registrar or sub-registrar.
  • Payment of registration fees: For registration fees you have to pay the applicable registration fees as determined by the registrar’s office.
  • Receipt of registration certificate: Upon approval, the registrar will issue a registration certificate, signifying the legal status of the trust.
  • Obtain PAN Card: Apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) for the trust, which is necessary for opening bank account and Income tax-related certifications and transactions.
  • Open a bank account: You have to open a bank account in the name of the Trust to facilitate financial transactions.

Society Registration Service

We provide consultancy service for Society Registration. We help social activists to set up NGOs as societies, which are membership-based organizations that aim to promote social welfare and development. Our experienced consultants guide you through the entire registration process, from drafting the Memorandum of Association and Rules & Regulations to submitting the required documents to the appropriate Society registrar office.
  • Determination of the society’s purpose: List out your decided identified objectives and purpose of the society, which must be charitable, educational, scientific, or literary in nature. We prepare complete lists of the Objectives which are necessary in present time and in future to work about and to get grants for NGO.
  • Decide desirous members for the General Body: You have to decide at least seven members to form a General body to register Society, who will be responsible for managing the society’s affairs.
  • Formation of the governing body: Assemble a governing body executive body, comprising at least seven official executive with designations and as executive members, who will be responsible for managing the society’s affairs and management. President or Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President or Vice-Chairman, Joint Secretary and Executive members are the designations used for the Executive or Governing Body of Society.
  • Selection of a name: Choose a unique and meaningful name for the society that reflects its objectives and vision. If the name of Society is already registered from the concerned Registrar of the area, district or territory of the Society Registration Authority then you have to choose another name that is not previously registered.
  • Drafting the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Rules and Regulations: Prepare the MoA, outlining the society’s objectives, registered office address, and names of the desirous general body members and executive designatories of governing body or executive body. Also, draft the Rules and Regulations, which govern the society’s internal administration and management.
  • Signing of the MoA and Rules and Regulations: Ensure that all governing body members sign the MoA and Rules and Regulations in the presence of a witness.
  • Submission of registration application with MOA and Rules and Regulations: Submit the MoA, Rules and Regulations, and other required documents, such as identification proofs of governing body members and address proof of the society’s registered office, to the office of the concerned office of the Registrar of Societies.
  • Payment of registration fees: You have to pay the applicable registration fees as determined by the registrar’s office.
  • Registration Number and Certificate: Upon approval, the registrar will issue a registration certificate, signifying the legal status of the society. The registration number of NGO is included in the registration certificate.
  • PAN Card: Apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) for the society in the concerned PAN card official agent office of Government recognized PAN card issuing agencies, that is required for bank account and for further grants and for tax exemption and related transactions.
  • Bank account: You have to Open a dedicated bank account in the name of the society to get funds and facilitate financial transactions.

Non-Profit Section 8 Company Registration Service

If you are looking to register as Non-Profit Company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, we provide comprehensive registration services. Our team of experts assists in drafting the Articles of Association, preparing the necessary paperwork, and proceeding with the Registrar of Companies to ensure a smooth registration process. Status of Section 8 company is considered as national level NGO.
  • Understanding the nature of the organization: A Section 8 Company is a Not-for-Profit Organization established for promoting education, health, arts, science, sports, research, social welfare, charity, environmental protection or other objectives.
  • Selection of a name: You have to select a unique name for the Section 8 Company that reflects its objectives and vision, ensuring it adheres to the naming guidelines set by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The name of the Non-Profit Company must not be same that is registered previously in India under Companies Act in MCA. You have to keep the alternate option of the available name for this.
  • Obtaining a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Acquire a DSC for the proposed directors of the company, which is essential for signing electronic documents submitted to the MCA.
  • Obtaining a Director Identification Number (DIN): Apply for a DIN for each proposed director, which is a unique identification number mandatory for anyone appointed as a director in an Indian company.
  • Drafting the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA): Prepare the MoA, outlining the organization’s objectives and registered office address, and the AoA, which governs the organization’s internal administration and management.
  • Name approval necessary: Apply for name approval with the MCA by submitting the proposed name, along with the MoA and AoA.
  • Submission of the incorporation application: Submit the incorporation application, including the MoA, AoA, DSCs, DINs, and other required documents, to the MCA via the related form.
  • Payment of registration fees: You have to pay the applicable registration fees as applicable and decided by the MCA.
  • Certificate of Incorporation: Upon approval, the MCA will issue a Certificate of Incorporation along with MoA and AoA signifying the legal status of the Section 8 Non Profit Company.
  • Apply and get PAN and TAN: Apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) for the company, which are necessary for bank account, fund transaction and income tax related transactions.
  • Bank account: In Section 8 Company Bank account is also required in the name of the company to facilitate financial transactions.

Income Tax Exemption under 80G Registration Service

Our Income Tax Exemption Registration under 80G service helps NGOs to obtain the necessary certifications to allow donors to claim tax deductions on their certain contributions. We guide and consult through the application process, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria and submit the required documentation.
  • Verify eligibility: Ensure that the NGO is registered as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company and is engaged in charitable activities.
  • Compile necessary documents: Collect required documents, such as the Trust Deed or Memorandum of Association, registration certificate, audited financial statements, detail of executive body members and details of the organization’s activities.
  • Complete the application form: Have to fill out Form 10G, providing the necessary details and attaching the required documents.
  • Submission of the application: We have to submit the completed Form 10G to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) having jurisdiction over the NGO.
  • Attend hearing, if necessary: In some cases, the NGO may be required to attend a hearing before the Commissioner to provide clarifications or additional information. For new registration under 80G presence is not necessary.
  • 80G approval Certificate: Upon approval, the Income Tax Exemption Commissioner will issue 80G certificate, granting the NGO tax exemption status for donations received.
  • Maintain records and comply with reporting requirements: You have to keep accurate records of donations received and submit necessary reports to the Income Tax Department as required.

Income Tax Rebate under 12A Registration Service

We consult NGOs in obtaining Income Tax Rebate Registration under 12A, which exempts them from paying income tax on their income from donations, grants, deposited amount in bank and other sources. Our consultants ensure that NGOs meet the eligibility requirements and submit the necessary paperwork to the Income Tax Department.
  • Confirm eligibility: Ensure that the NGO is registered as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company and is engaged in charitable activities and programs with report.
  • Assemble required documents: There are certain documents necessary, such as the trust deed or MoA, registration certificate, audited financial statements, members detail, and details of the organization’s activity report.
  • Complete the application form: Have to fill out Form 10A, providing the required details and attaching the necessary documents.
  • Submission of the application: We have to submit the completed Form 10A to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) having jurisdiction over the NGO.
  • Attend hearing, if necessary: In some cases, the NGO may be required to attend a hearing before the Commissioner to provide clarifications or additional information. In case of new registration for 3 years the presence for hearing is not necessary.
  • Receipt of 12A approval: When the Income TAx Commissioner will issue a 12A certificate approval to applicant NGO for granting of tax exemption status for the income generated from its activities.
  • Maintain records and comply with reporting requirements: After getting 80G Registration you have to maintain accurate records of income-expenditure and have to submit necessary reports to the Income Tax Department as required.

CSR 1 Registration Service for eligibility to get CSR grants

Our CSR 1 Registration service supports NGOs in becoming eligible to receive grants under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of companies. We help NGOs to prepare and submit the required documentation to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, ensuring they meet the CSR criteria.
  • Check eligibility: Ensure the NGO meets the requirements to receive CSR funds, such as being registered as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company and having a track record of at least three years. It is compulsory that the NGO must be registered under 80G and 12 A.
  • Required documents: We have to compile necessary documents, including the NGO’s registration certificate, PAN card, 80G, 12A, Income Tax Returns, audited financial statements, and annual reports.
  • Create an account on the MCA portal: Visit the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) website and create an account for the NGO.
  • Complete the CSR-1 form: Fill out the CSR-1 form online, providing the required details and uploading the necessary documents.
  • Submit the application: Review the application for accuracy and submit it through the MCA portal.
  • Receive CSR-1 certificate: After getting application form NGO gets approval and the MCA will issue a CSR-1 certificate and assign a unique CSR Registration Number, making the NGO eligible to receive CSR grants.

FCRA Registration Service for foreign funding eligibility

If any Indian NGO wants to get foreign fund then it is necessary to get FCRA registration. We consult and enable NGOs to get FCRA to receive funds from foreign sources. We offer comprehensive FCRA Registration documentation services. Our consultants guide NGOs through the application process, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria, comply with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. Our consultants submit the necessary documentation to the Ministry of Home Affairs on behalf of NGOs when they authorize us to submit.
  • Determine eligibility: Before consultancy be ensure that the NGO meets the eligibility criteria for FCRA registration. The basic eligibilities include such as being registered as a Trust or Society, or Section 8 Company, and having operated for a minimum of three years. Most important requirement is that the NGO must have 15 lakh rupees expenditure in social work during lat 3 years.
  • Obtain a Unique Identification Number (UIN): Register the NGO on the NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal and obtain a UIN, which is a prerequisite for the FCRA registration application.
  • Income Tax Returns and Financial statements: Income tax Returns with the audited financial statements for the last three years is required, which should demonstrate that the NGO has spent a minimum of INR 15 lakhs on its core social activities during the period of last three years.
  • Designate a dedicated FCRA bank account: Open a separate bank account with zero balance is required, specifically for receiving and managing foreign contributions, only at the Delhi Parliament branch of SBI bank to handle FCRA accounts. In this FCRA bank account only foreign funds can be deposited and transacted.
  • Complete the FCRA registration application: Have to fill out the FCRA registration application form (FC-3) available on the FCRA Services portal, providing the required details and attaching necessary documents.
  • Submission of the application: Have to submit the completed FC-3 form along with the required documents, such as the Trust Deed or MoA of AoA, Income Tax Return with audited financial statements, annual reports, details of the designated FCRA bank account and other required information and documents, on the FCRA Services portal.
  • Payment of application fees: There is certain applicable fees you have to pay that when you submit the application to get FCRA. That registration fees is as determined by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
  • Receipt of FCRA registration certificate: After approval, the MHA will issue the FCRA registration certificate with a unique registration number, signifying the NGO’s eligibility to receive foreign contributions. There are other certain requirements that NGOs have to follow for FCRA registration or renewal of FCRA registration certificate.
  • Maintain records and comply with reporting requirements: You have to maintain records and comply with reporting requirements. Once an NGO gets FCRA registration, it must maintain detailed records of all foreign contributions received or not received and comply with reporting requirements. The NGO must report any foreign contribution within ac certain times of receipt to the Ministry of Home Affairs, along with the details of the donor and the purpose of the contribution. The NGO must also file an annual return with the Ministry of Home Affairs, providing details of all foreign contributions received and utilized during the year. If no foreign fund received even then NGO must also have to file return of zero transaction to keep the continues applicable validity of the FCRA. In addition to the above information, it is important to note that FCRA registration is required for NGOs that receive foreign contributions or intend to receive them in the future. It is important to comply with all regulations and requirements set forth by the Ministry of Home Affairs in order to maintain eligibility for foreign funding.
  • Have to follow the MCA guidelines, parameters, rules and regulations about FCRA: Please note that the rules and regulation about the FCRA related processes and requirements can be visible and are applied that are given and updated regularly at the MCA website.

Niti Ayog NGO Darpan Registration Service

Our Niti Ayog NGO Darpan Registration service helps NGOs become part of the NGO Darpan portal, a Government initiative that aims to improve transparency and accountability among NGOs. We assist in registering Non-Governmental Organizations on the NGO Darpan portal, updating their profiles, and submitting the required information.
  • Verify eligibility: Make sure the NGO is registered as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company and engaged in social welfare activities.
  • Required documents: Collect necessary documents, such as the NGO’s registration certificate, PAN card, audited financial statements, and annual reports.
  • Create an account on the NGO Darpan portal: Have to visit the NGO Darpan website and create an account for the NGO.
  • Complete the registration form: Fill out the NGO Darpan registration form, providing the required details and uploading the necessary documents.
  • Submit the application: Review the application for accuracy and submit it through the NGO Darpan portal.
  • Receive NGO Darpan ID: After approval, the NGO will be assigned a unique NGO Darpan ID, which is required for applying to various Government schemes and grants.

Registration in Government Ministries for Grants

To help NGOs access Government grants and funding opportunities, the registration is required, we offer registration services in various Government ministries. Our team of consultants identifies relevant ministries, assists NGOs in preparing and submitting the required documentation, and navigates the application process to ensure a smooth registration experience.
  • Identify relevant ministries: Determine which Government ministries provide grants and schemes aligned with the NGO’s focus areas and objectives.
  • Check eligibility criteria: Review the eligibility criteria for each ministry’s grants and schemes to ensure the NGO qualifies.
  • Documents Required: When NGOs have to submit grant proposal or application to get fund the registration in that concerned Government authority is required. As per the requirements of the concerned Government Ministry or Department certain documents are necessary to submit, such as the NGO Darpan Unique ID number, NGO’s registration certificate, PAN card, audited financial statements, and annual reports.
  • Access the ministry’s grant application portal: Visit the specific ministry’s website or grant management portal to access the application process. The NGO Darpan Unique ID number is required to get registration in the Government Ministry website.
  • Complete the grant application form: Have to fill out the grant application form, providing the required details and attaching the necessary documents.
  • Submit the application: Have to review the application for accuracy and submit it through the ministry’s portal.
  • Monitor application status: Keep track of the application’s status and respond to any queries or requests for additional information from the ministry.
  • Receive grant approval: When the grant is approved, the ministry will issue a grant agreement or letter of approval, outlining the terms and conditions of the grant.

Other NGO Consultancy Services

In addition to the services listed above, we also provide the following registration and consultancy services for NGOs in India:

National-level NGO Registration

National-level NGO registration service assists organizations in registering with the appropriate national-level authorities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We help NGOs identify the relevant registration bodies, prepare the necessary documentation, and navigate the application process.

Project Proposal Writing and Grant Application Support

We offer expert guidance and support in crafting and designing compelling project proposals and grant applications for NGOs seeking funding from Government Ministries, funding agencies, international organizations, and Corporates for CSR. Our team of consultants works closely with NGO management to develop well-researched and persuasive proposals that increase their chances of securing funding.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance Consultancy

Our legal and regulatory compliance consultancy service ensures that NGOs remain up-to-date with the latest laws and regulations governing their operations. We provide guidance on compliance requirements, help NGOs to develop internal policies and procedures, and offer support in addressing any compliance-related issues that may arise.

Capacity Building and Training

At Chanakya NGO Registration Consultancy, we believe that building the capacity of NGOs is essential for their long-term success. Our capacity building and training services focus on enhancing the skills and knowledge of NGO staff and volunteers in areas such as project management, fundraising, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation.

Guidance for Networking and Collaboration

We guide NGOs about how to build their strong networks and forge strategic partnerships with other social service organizations, Government agencies, and private sector entities. Our networking and collaboration guidance service aims to strengthen the capacity of NGOs to collaborate effectively and efficiently, resulting in greater impact and success in achieving their objectives. At Chanakya NGO Registration Consultancy, our mission is to empower NPOs with the tools, resources, and expertise they need to thrive and make a meaningful impact in their working areas and issues. We take pride in offering personalized, high-quality registration and consultancy services to eligible competent NGOs that cater to the unique needs of each NGO. Our commitment to professionalism, transparency, and your satisfaction has made us the go-to consultancy for NGOs across India. If you’re looking to start an NGO or enhance your existing organization’s operations, we invite you to contact us today to learn more about how our services can help you achieve your goals. Together, we can work with dedicated social service activists towards creating a better world for all.