NGO Registration in Assam

Quick Summary

Definition of NGO Registration

Importance of NGO Registration in Assam

• Assam and the North-East have over 9,600 registered NGOs, and Assam alone has around 2,929 NGOs working in areas such as education, health, livelihoods, environment and human rights.​
• Registration improves credibility with communities, corporates and international donors, who rarely fund unregistered groups.​
• You can access government schemes, CSR funds, and tax benefits once your NGO is duly registered and compliant.

• Legal recognition as a separate entity.​
• Ability to own property and assets in the NGO’s name.​
• Eligibility to apply for 12A, 80G, CSR‑1, and NITI Aayog NGO Darpan registrations after formation.​

Types of NGO Registration Available in Assam

Trust Registration in Assam

• Name and registered office address of the trust.​
• Names, addresses, PANs, Aadhaar numbers, and photographs of the settlor and trustees.​
• Clear charitable objects (education, health, relief of people with low incomes, etc.).
• Rules on trustee powers, meetings, bank operation, and dissolution.​

Society Registration in Assam

• Minimum 7 persons associated for literary, scientific, or charitable purposes.
• Memorandum of Association (MOA) detailing name, objects, members, and registered office.
• Rules & Regulations of the society, duly signed by all founding members and witnessed.
• Registration fee (for example, the Government of Assam prescribes Rs. 50 as basic registration fee for societies under a specific head of account).​

Section 8 Company Registration in Assam

• Minimum: 2 directors and members, with at least one resident director in India.
• Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Numbers (DIN) for all directors.
• Name approval and incorporation through the SPICe+ (Part A and B) forms on the MCA portal.
• Filing MOA (INC‑13) and AOA in prescribed formats, plus AGILE‑PRO, INC‑9 and related forms.

NGO Registration Process in Assam (Trust | Society | Section 8 company)

Fees for NGO Registration in Assam

• Society: Government fee under the Act is capped at ₹150 for registration, though other minor charges and professional fees may apply; the total cost is Rs. 25,000
• Trust: Stamp duty on the trust deed (state‑specific) plus registration fee at the Sub‑Registrar; professional fees depend on complexity; total fees are Rs. 15,000
• Section 8 company: MCA filing fees, name reservation fee, and professional charges. Total fees are Rs. 11,000

Post-Registration Compliance

Important Registrations After NGO Formation

1. 12A Registration: It makes your NGO’s income tax-exempt.
2. 80G Registration: It allows your donors to claim a 50% tax deduction on their donations,  which is a huge incentive
3. CSR-1 Registration: It is mandatory if you want to receive CSR funding from companies.
4. NITI Aayog NGO Darpan: Necessary to apply for any Central Government schemes.

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• NGOExperts boasts over 10 years in NGO compliance, with specialists in Trust, Society, and Section 8 registrations across 20+ states, including Assam.
• Their team of CAs, lawyers, and company secretaries simplifies Assam-specific requirements, such as proof of registered office and the minimum number of members.

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