How to Register a NGO/Trust Society ?
NGO (Non-Government Organisation) is an organization that works for non-profit/ charitable purposes. In this article, we will explain how to register in ngo in the form of Section 8 Company, under Companies Act, 2013. Laws in India applicable to an NGO NGOs can be registered in India under any of the following laws: Trust under Indian Trusts Act, 1882 Society under Societies Registration Act 1860 Section 8 Company under Companies Act, 2013 Objective of NGO – Section 8 Company The main purpose of establishing a company as a Section 8 company is to promote non-profit objectives such as trade, commerce, arts, charity, education, religion, environment protection, social welfare, sports, research, etc. The profits/incomes of the company, if any, are applied towards promoting the objectives of the company and are not distributed as dividends to its shareholders. A minimum of two directors is required if the Section 8 company is to be incorporated as a private limit...