Other Laws
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are private civil organizations that
work towards social objectives such as promoting the interests of the poor or suffering,
protecting the environment, providing social services, or working towards community development.
NGOs can be established in three ways -
Societies - These are membership organizations registered for purposes like the
development of
fine arts, promotion of education, maintenance of museums or libraries or dissemination of
knowledge. They are managed by a governing council or a managing committee. They are regulated
by the Societies Registration Act.
Trusts - Charitable trusts are set up for reasons such as poverty alleviation, education,
medical help, recreational facilities, etc. There is no national law that governs public
charitable trusts in India, but some states have Public Trusts Acts.
Non-profit companies - These companies are set up for promoting trade, sports, education,
social
welfare, religious activities, charity, research, etc. The aim of these companies is to utilize
the profits made to further the cause it supports and does not pay dividends to members
We work with charitable trusts, societies, and other NGOs to ensure that they can function
smoothly while abiding by the laws governing them and working effectively to achieve their
organizational objectives.
NGOs work for the greater good of the society. They aim to fulfill moral and
social needs. We want to support these organizations that embody the principles of selfless
service and giving back to society.
We facilitate their smooth functioning by ensuring that they follow all regulations that govern
them, and their rights are not compromised upon. Our team will take care of all their
documentation needs and steer them to follow the appropriate judicial processes.
Registration
Laws govern the working of NGOs in India. For example, societies are governed by the Societies Registration Act (1860). Our team is proficient in handling the requirements, appropriate documentation, and activities related to registration for Non-governmental organizations. Our team will handle the documentation such as declarations, authority letters, consent forms, etc. We have the business acumen to prepare documentation like Trust of Deeds and Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Taxation
Not-for-profit organizations are required to file yearly tax returns and audited account statements with relevant agencies at both the state and national levels. We work with the NGOs in myriad ways -