Recognition for not-for-profits, aligned with wider compliance
NGO Darpan may matter where you deal with public authorities.
NGO Darpan registration may matter for eligible NGOs, Section 8 Companies, trusts, societies and other not-for-profits, particularly for government grants, schemes, institutional processes or dealings with public authorities. It does not replace entity registration, 12A, 80G, FCRA, accounting, annual filing or other not-for-profit obligations.
Documents organised
Registration coordination
Compliance alignment
Audience
Who is this for?
NGOs and not-for-profits
NGOs, Section 8 Companies, trusts and societies.
Grant seekers
Organisations seeking government grants or schemes.
Public authority engagement
Not-for-profits engaging with public authorities.
The process
What it involves
The process may require entity registration documents, PAN, governing body details, office address, activity information, contact details and authorised representative information.
Eraqus Advisors helps organise this information and align it with your wider compliance and documentation framework.
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Confirm eligibility and the entity type
02
Gather entity registration documents and PAN
03
Collect governing body and authorised representative details
04
Prepare activity, office address and contact information
05
Coordinate the NGO Darpan registration
06
Align with 12A, 80G, FCRA and annual compliance
Before you begin
Key considerations
01
Entity registration documents and PAN
02
Governing body and authorised representative details
03
Activity information and office address
04
Alignment with 12A, 80G, FCRA and annual compliance
Documents
Information generally required
This list is indicative. Exact requirements are confirmed case by case.
Entity registration documents
PAN
Governing body details
Office address
Activity information
Contact details
Authorised representative information
After incorporation
Ongoing compliance
Credibility for not-for-profits depends on more than registration. It also depends on governance, records, accounting, filings, donor documentation and transparency.
No. It does not replace Section 8 Company registration, Trust Registration, 12A, 80G, FCRA, accounting, annual filing or other not-for-profit compliance.