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❤️ Non-Profit Organisations

NGO Registration in Chennai.
The right structure for your mission.

BharathInCorp helps you register your non-profit organisation as a Section 8 Company, Trust, or Society and handles your 12A and 80G tax exemption applications, so every rupee you receive goes directly to your cause.

The right structure depends on your mission, scale, governance preferences, and funding sources. Our qualified CA and CS team will recommend the most appropriate form before you commit to anything.

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Choose Your Structure

Three ways to register your NGO in India.

Each structure has different governance requirements, compliance costs, and donor preferences. Here is a clear breakdown.

🏢
Best for scale and funding
Section 8 Company
₹8,999
Advantages
+Highest credibility with donors and government bodies
+Preferred for receiving CSR funds from corporates
+Best suited for pan-India operations and foreign grants (FCRA)
+Professionally structured with the transparency of a registered company
+Income tax exemption available under 12A and 80G
Considerations
-Annual compliance cost is higher (Rs 25,000 to 75,000)
-Two directors and two members required minimum
Ideal for
Large-scale social enterprises, foundations seeking corporate CSR funds, NGOs planning to receive foreign donations.
📜
Best for simplicity and speed
Trust
₹4,999
Advantages
+Simplest and fastest to form (minimum 2 persons)
+Low ongoing compliance cost
+Ideal for founder-driven or family-run charitable missions
+Flexible management without mandatory elections or AGMs
Considerations
-Trustees have lifetime roles with no democratic governance
-Privacy and minimal oversight can reduce donor confidence
-Less suitable for large institutional grants
Ideal for
Family foundations, cause-specific charities in education or healthcare, small religious trusts, and social initiatives with a defined founder vision.
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Best for community-driven work
Society
₹5,999
Advantages
+Democratic functioning with elected managing committee
+Minimum 7 members (promoters must be from different states)
+Strong for educational, cultural, and community development missions
+Can be dissolved more easily than a company
Considerations
-Governance can be complex with many members
-Less preferred than Section 8 for large corporate funding
Ideal for
Educational institutions, cultural bodies, cooperative communities, and organisations where democratic governance is important.

Tax Exemptions

12A and 80G: What they mean and why they matter.

Registering your NGO is step one. To maximise your fundraising and ensure your donors benefit too, you need two critical tax certifications.

12A
Income Tax Exemption for Your NGO

Under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, your NGO's income is fully exempt from income tax, as long as it is applied towards the charitable objectives. Without 12A, your NGO pays corporate income tax on all revenue.

80G
Tax Deduction for Your Donors

Section 80G certification allows your donors to claim a 50% deduction on their donation against their taxable income. This is a powerful incentive for individual and corporate donors and significantly improves fundraising outcomes.

What BharathInCorp handles for your NGO
01
Recommend the right structure based on your mission and funding goals
02
Complete NGO registration with all government filings
03
Apply for 12A income tax exemption on your behalf
04
Apply for 80G donor deduction certification
05
Ongoing annual compliance: filings, renewals, and reporting
06
FCRA application when your NGO qualifies (3+ years operational)
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FAQ

Common questions about NGO registration in India.