NGO DARPAN REGISTRATION
(First step for all NGOs)
The portal is managed by NITI Aayog through the NGO DARPAN Portal.
Purpose
Creates Unique NGO ID Mandatory for Government grants
Required for CSR funding
Needed for many Central Ministry schemes
Required Documents
Society / Trust registration certificate
MOA & Rules
PAN card of NGO
Aadhaar of 3 governing members
Email & mobile
Steps
1. Visit NGO Darpan portal
2. Click Sign Up
3. Verify mobile & email OTP
4. Enter NGO details
5. Add 3 governing members
6. Upload documents
7. Submit
Output
You get DARPAN ID
Example
PB/2026/012345
12A REGISTRATION
(Income Tax exemption for NGO)
Governed by Income Tax Department.
Purpose
NGO income becomes *tax exempt
Donations not taxed
Mandatory for government grants
Form
Form 10A
Portal
Income tax e-filing portal
Income Tax e-Filing Portal
Documents Required
Registration certificate
PAN of NGO
MOA / Trust deed
DARPAN ID
List of members
Activity report
Bank statement
Process
1. Login to income tax portal
2. Go to e-file → Income tax forms → Form 10A
3. Upload documents
4. Submit with DSC / EVC
Validity
5 years
80G REGISTRATION
(Tax benefit for donors)
Issued by the Income Tax Department.
Purpose
Donor gets tax deduction.
Example
Donation ₹1,00,000
Deduction ₹50,000
This helps NGO raise funds.
Form
Form 10A or 10AB
Documents
12A certificate
PAN
MOA
NGO activities proof
Bank statement
Photos of activities
Result
You receive 80G certificate.
CSR REGISTRATION
(For corporate donations)
CSR is governed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Companies give 2% profit to CSR projects.
NGO must register via
CSR-1 Form
Portal of
MCA21 Portal
Requirements
NGO registered 3 years minimum
12A certificate
80G certificate
PAN
Director / trustee details
Process
1. Prepare CSR-1 form
2. Certification by CA / CS / CMA
3. Upload on MCA portal
Output
CSR Registration Number
Example
CSR00012345
Now companies can give funds.
FCRA REGISTRATION
(Foreign donations)
Regulated by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.
Purpose
Receive funds from:
Foreign donors
Foreign NGOs
International organizations
Eligibility
NGO must:
Be 3 years old
Have ₹15 lakh activities
OR
Apply for Prior Permission
Form
Form FC-3A
Portal
FCRA Online Services Portal
Documents
Registration certificate
MOA
Activity report
Financial statement 3 years
Bank account in SBI Delhi FCRA branch
Output
FCRA Registration Number
Valid 5 years
FEMA COMPLIANCE
(Foreign fund regulations)
Foreign funds are governed by
Foreign Exchange Management Act.
Important FEMA rules
Foreign funds must come through FCRA account
Maintain proper records
File annual return
Annual Return
Form FC-4
Submitted every year to
Ministry of Home Affairs.
COMPLETE NGO ROADMAP
Step-by-step order
1️⃣ Society Registration
2️⃣ PAN Card
3️⃣ DARPAN ID
4️⃣ 12A Registration
5️⃣ 80G Registration
6️⃣ CSR-1 Registration
7️⃣ FCRA Registration
8️⃣ Annual Compliance
💼 Professional Fees (Consultants Charge)
Approx market fees :
Darpan
₹5,000 – ₹10,000
12A + 80G
₹15,000 – ₹40,000
CSR-1
₹10,000 – ₹25,000
FCRA
₹40,000 – ₹1,00,000
