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NGO Registration: Trust, Society, Section 8

How to register an NGO in India - Trust, Society, or Section 8 company. Documents and process.

GetYourCA Team
1 April 2026·Updated 1 April 20261 min read12.5K views
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NGO Registration Options#

1. Trust#

  • Registered under Indian Trusts Act
  • Simple registration
  • Minimum 2 trustees

2. Society#

  • Registered under Societies Registration Act
  • State government registration
  • Minimum 7 members

3. Section 8 Company#

  • Under Companies Act, 2013
  • Not-for-profit company
  • MCA registration

Documents Required#

  • MOA (for Section 8)
  • Address proof
  • ID proofs of members
  • NOC from owner

Process#

  1. Choose structure
  2. Prepare documents
  3. Apply to registrar
  4. Get registration certificate
  5. Open bank account

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