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NGO Registration
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is a not for profit organization formed by a group of individuals, voluntarily, with the motive for working for a charitable and social cause.
Procedure for NGO Trust registration:
Step 1: You are required to fill your details in our simple online questionnaire.
Step 2: We will assist you in gathering the pre-requisite documents
Step 3: A trust deed will be compiled based on the details provided by you.
Step 4: The trust deed will be submitted to the relevant local registrar for registration
Step 5: Once your Trust NGO is registered, we will send you the trust deed via courier.
Trust: One of the most common and simplest ways in which an NGO can be registered is Trust. Trust is a legal entity created by the “settlor” who transfers the assets to the second party or “trustee” for the benefit of the third party known as “beneficiary.
Trusts are registered to support the underprivileged and deprived sections of the society. Any group of individuals can register a trust.
Trust Registration Process
Introduction
In order to register Trust, organization needs to be in compliance with the Indian Trusts Act, 1882.
Following the act, there are a few pre-requisites that an organization needs to be ready within order to form the Trust.
- Name for the Trust
- Registered Address dedicated for the Trust
- Objects/Objectives of the Trust
- One seller of Trust
- Two Dedicated trustees of Trust
- Property (Movable or Immovable) of the Trust
Once, all the pre-requisites are ready, and just put together in a Trust Deed.
We at CAOI provide best services for Trust Registration in Delhi.
To make a trust deed, the following information needs to be furnished:
- The deed should be done on a stamp paper of given value
- The passport size photographs and the identity proof of the seller
- The passport size photographs and the identity proof of the 2 trustees
- The passport size photographs and the identity proof of the 2 witnesses
- The seller's signature on all pages of deed
Documents Required for Trust Registration
- Identity proof such as Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, Passport of minimum of two members.
- Two photographs of which one must be of passport size
- Copy of the ID proof of the settlor
- Copy of the ID proof of each of the two witnesses and their photographs
- Proof of registered address such an electricity or water bill
- Schedule (application for registration along with Court Fee INR 100 affixed to it)
- Trust Deed on stamp paper of the requisite value
- Consent Letter signed by all the trustees
- Affidavit/Declaration signed by the settlor (it is to be handed over on the day of the Hearing, with INR 10/- court stamp fee
- One passport size photo & ID proof copy of the three settlor
- One passport size photograph & ID proof copy of each of the two witnesses
- Electricity, Utility bill of the registered address
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property’s owner (trustor) that is proposed as the Registered Address for the Trust
- Signature of the three settlers on each page of the Trust Deed
Societies: A society is an entity that can be created by an association of individuals united in their cause for promoting science, arts, literature, social welfare and useful information. Societies are governed by the Societies Registration Act, 1860. They must be registered with the respective state Registrar of Societies to be eligible for tax exemption.
Advantages
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FAQs
A: Registering a society provides several benefits, including legal recognition as a separate legal entity, perpetual existence, ability to hold property in its name, limited liability for its members, and tax exemptions for charitable activities. It also enhances the credibility of the society and helps in securing funding and grants from government and non-governmental organizations.
A: A society can be formed by seven or more individuals, who must be citizens of India and above the age of 18 years. They must come together with the intention of promoting a charitable purpose or a non-profit objective.
A: The time taken to register a society depends on various factors, including the completeness of the documents submitted, the workload of the Registrar of Societies, and the complexity of the society's objectives. Generally, the process takes between two to six weeks.
A: The society registration certificate is valid for an indefinite period, provided that the society complies with the provisions of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and its rules and regulations.
A: A society can be formed by seven or more individuals, who must be citizens of India and above the age of 18 years. They must come together with the intention of promoting a charitable purpose or a non-profit objective.
A: Yes, a registered society can alter its objectives or rules by following the procedure laid down in the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and its rules and regulations. The changes must be approved by at least three-fifths of the members, and the Registrar of Societies must be notified of the changes.
A: Yes, a society can be dissolved by following the procedure laid down in the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and its rules and regulations. The dissolution must be approved by at least three-fifths of the members, and the assets and liabilities of the society must be properly distributed among the members or transferred to another society with similar objectives.
A: Registration of a trust provides legal recognition to the trust and ensures that it is governed by the laws and regulations applicable to trusts in India. It also provides greater credibility and helps in fundraising.
A: A trust deed is a legal document that sets out the terms and conditions under which the trust will operate. It includes details such as the name of the trust, its objectives, the names and addresses of the trustees, and the rules and regulations governing the trust.
A: Any person who is above 18 years of age and of sound mind can be a trustee. However, a person who has been declared insolvent or convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude cannot be a trustee.
A: Yes, a trust can be converted into a company or vice versa, subject to compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.