Procedure for start up for NGO to gather funds for the needy people.

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Dear Client,

I am writing with regard to your query posted above for setting up an NGO for school kids and needy people. Please note that an NGO may be registered as Section 8 Company (a non-profit company under the Companies Act, 2013) with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs or as a trust or society under the laws of respective states of India. In Karnataka, such NGOs are generally registered as society.

Further, If the NGO receives any foreign contribution then its registration is compulsory under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. Also, such NGO needs to procure PAN and TAN under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and registration under certain labour laws if the number of workmen exceeds the prescribed threshold.

Further, note that an NGO has to be run by adults or major person and cannot be run by school kids. It can be operated for the benefit of school kids who are needy and poor.


Hope, this clarifies your query.

Best regards,


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