NGO & Trustslicences & registrations in India
Trust, society, Section 8, 12A, 80G, CSR and FCRA.
19 licences in this category — including documents, fees and application guidance.
12A Registration
Income-tax registration for charitable exemption (updated regimes apply).
NGO & Trusts · Income Tax Department
12AB Renewal / Compliance
Maintain 12AB registration conditions and renewals.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
80G Registration
Approval enabling donors to claim deduction (current portal process).
NGO & Trusts · Income Tax Department
Charity Commissioner Filings
State charity commissioner returns/permissions.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
CSR Registration (Form CSR-1)
Registration of implementing agencies for CSR.
NGO & Trusts · MCA
CSR-1 Maintenance
Keep CSR registration details current with MCA.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
FCRA Annual Return
Annual FC-4 return for FCRA entities.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
FCRA Designated Bank Account
SBI NDMB designated account for foreign contribution.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
FCRA Registration
Registration/prior permission to receive foreign contributions.
NGO & Trusts · Ministry of Home Affairs
Foreign Hospitality Intimation
Intimations under applicable foreign contribution/hospitality rules.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
NGO Credibility / Accreditation Listings
Optional credibility bureau listings.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
NGO GST Registration
GST registration where NGO has taxable supplies.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
NITI Aayog Darpan Registration
NGO Darpan unique ID registration.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
Public Fundraising Permission
Local/police permissions for public collections where required.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
Section 8 Annual Compliances
ROC + income-tax compliances for Section 8.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity
Section 8 Company Registration
Incorporate non-profit company under Section 8.
NGO & Trusts · MCA
Society Registration
Register a society under Societies Registration Act.
NGO & Trusts · Registrar of Societies
Trust Registration
Register a public/private trust under state trust laws.
NGO & Trusts · Sub-Registrar / Charity Commissioner
Trust/Society PAN & TAN
PAN/TAN for NGO entities.
NGO & Trusts · MHA / MCA / Income Tax / State Charity