Trademark Registration gives your brand legal protection against misuse by others. You can register your brand name, logo, tagline, symbol, product name, packaging, domain name, or even a unique sound/shape.
Once registered, your brand gets the ® symbol for lifetime protection.
Ideal for social, religious, educational, or charitable work
Governed by the Trust Act
Minimum 2 trustees required
Suitable for cultural, educational, community, and welfare activities
Minimum 7 members required
Operates under state laws
For professional, large-scale NGOs
Ideal for national/international level operations
High credibility and compliance standards
Gives your organization official identity & credibility
Apply for central and state-level funding
Donors and the NGO get tax benefits
Eligible to receive CSR donations from companies
Registered NGOs gain more support and transparency
Operate financial transactions under the NGO’s name
(for Section 8 Companies)
Clear structure for managing operations
Check if the proposed brand name/logo is unique and available.
Gather all necessary KYC and business documents.
Submit the brand name/logo to the Trademark Registry.
The examiner reviews your trademark for similarity or objections.
If accepted, your trademark is published for public opposition.
After publication, the ® certificate is granted for 10 years (renewable).
Used for identity verification of trustees, members, or directors involved in forming the NGO.
Documents like electricity bill, voter ID, or driving license to confirm the residential address of all members.
Rent Agreement or Property Ownership Document along with a recent utility bill to confirm where the NGO will operate.
Clear photographs of all trustees/members/directors for official records and document filings.
Trust: Trust Deed
Society: Memorandum of Association (MOA) & Rules
Section 8: MOA & Articles of Association (AOA)
Required to sign and submit online forms legally through the MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) portal.
Decide whether you want to register as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company based on your goals and team size.
Gather ID proofs, address proofs, photos, registered office proof, and draft objectives of the NGO.
Prepare Trust Deed, MOA & Rules, or MOA & AOA depending on the NGO type.
File your NGO documents with the Registrar of Trusts, Registrar of Societies, or MCA (for Section 8 Company).
The registration authority reviews your documents and may ask for clarification or corrections.
Once approved, you will receive the official NGO Registration Certificate, allowing you to operate legally.
NGO Registration is the legal process of registering a non-profit organization in India so it can operate officially for charitable and social purposes.
Trust: Minimum 2 members
Society: Minimum 7 members
Section 8 Company: Minimum 2 directors
Yes, you must have a valid address proof (rented or owned) where the NGO will be officially registered.
You can register an NGO as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company depending on your team size, activities, and long-term goals.
NGO registration usually takes 7–20 working days, depending on the type of NGO and document verification.
Yes. After registration, NGOs can apply for 12A & 80G certificates to get tax exemptions and attract more donors.