Start your NGO in
India — the right way.

Four steps. First, pick a legal form — Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company. Second, register it with the government. Third, apply for 12A and 80G so your NGO pays no tax and your donors get tax benefit. Fourth, apply for CSR-1 (for Indian company funds) and FCRA (for foreign funds) when you are ready. Our CA partner handles all four — you just share documents.

It depends on the type. A Trust or Society costs around ₹8,000 to ₹15,000 in total (professional + government fee). A Section 8 Company costs about ₹15,000 to ₹20,000. 12A and 80G together cost around ₹8,000 (no government fee). CSR-1 costs about ₹5,000. FCRA is the biggest — around ₹35,000 including the ₹10,000 government fee. All our professional fees are fixed and shown upfront.

A Trust is simple and best for family-led NGOs with 2–3 founders. A Society is member-based (minimum 7 people) and good for community groups. A Section 8 Company is the most professional — best if you plan to work across India or raise CSR funds from big companies. On the consultation call, our CA will help you pick the right one for your goal.

Yes, almost fully online. Section 8 Company registration is 100% online through the MCA portal. 12A, 80G, and CSR-1 filings are also fully online. Only Trust registration needs one physical visit to the sub-registrar for signing — all other steps are digital. You don't need to visit our office.

No. Every NGO form needs at least 2 people. Trust needs at least 2 trustees. Section 8 Company needs at least 2 directors. Society needs at least 7 members. You can include family members, but for 12A/80G approval it helps to have at least one non-family member.

Registration (Trust / Society / Section 8) takes 2 to 4 weeks. 12A and 80G together take 4 to 8 weeks after that. CSR-1 is fast — 1 to 2 weeks once 12A/80G are granted. FCRA is the slowest and takes 3 to 6 months. Most NGOs get registered with 12A and 80G in about 2 to 3 months.

Yes, get both together. 12A makes your NGO's income tax-free. 80G lets your donors claim 50% tax deduction on their donations — this alone can double your fundraising. Both are filed in the same Form 10A, so one application gets both.

Basic documents: PAN and Aadhaar of all founders, latest electricity bill or rent agreement of the office address, NOC from the owner (if rented), photographs of founders, and a draft of your NGO's objectives. A full checklist is shared after your consultation — based on the type you choose.

Yes. You can use your home as the NGO's registered office. You just need an electricity bill in your name (or a rent agreement + NOC if rented). Many NGOs start this way and shift to a commercial address later.

Our CA handles all government queries and replies on your behalf — no extra charge. If re-submission is needed due to new documents, it is included in our fee. We don't take cases unless we are confident they will get approved.

Yes. Our CA partner is based in Pune but serves NGOs in every Indian state — Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and beyond. Everything is handled online over WhatsApp, email, and video call. You don't have to travel.

No. The amount we show is only our professional fee — what you pay us. Government fees (stamp duty, MCA filing fees, etc.) are paid directly by you to the government. We never collect or mark them up. Your proposal will clearly show both amounts.

You get free access to Sevastack — India's complete NGO management platform. Issue 80G receipts instantly, track donors, manage projects, file Form 10BD, track FCRA quarterly returns, and never miss a compliance deadline. All in one place.