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NGO Acts
Indian Trusts Act, 1882
The Trusts Act typically refers to the "Indian Trusts Act, 1882," which governs the creation, administration, and dissolution of private trusts in India. It provides the legal framework for the functioning of trusts and the rights and duties of trustees and beneficiaries.
Societies Registration Act, 1860
This usually refers to the "Societies Registration Act, 1860," which provides for the registration of societies for various charitable, literary, scientific, or other purposes. It outlines the procedures for registration, management, and dissolution of societies.
Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013
Section 8 under the Companies Act, 2013 pertains to the provision that regulates the incorporation, functioning, and dissolution of companies with charitable objectives in India. These companies, commonly known as Section 8 companies, are formed for promoting various charitable, social, cultural, educational, or environmental causes. They are characterized by restrictions on distributing profits to members and enjoy certain exemptions and privileges under the Companies Act.
NGO Types
Non-governmental organisations like Trusts, Societies, and Section 8 Companies work towards the betterment of our society. You can register your NGO through Vakilsearch and get a certificate in just 14 days.
Section 8
A Section 8 company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 is an organisation functioning with an objective to promote non - profit activities like education, social welfare and environmental preservation.
Trust Registration
Trust is an entity registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882. They are created to focus on the development of science, literature and other noble causes.
Society Registration
A society is an organisation involved in charitable activities like education, art, religion, culture, music, and sports. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.
NGO Structure-wise Comparison
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| Liability | Taxation | Formation | Maintenance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 8 Company | Limited liability of members. | Section 8 companies enjoy 100% tax exemption as their profits are utilised for charitable purposes, providing a significant tax advantage. | Has to be registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act of 2013 with a minimum of 2 directors or shareholders. | Submit annual financial statements and reports to the RoC. |
| Trust registration | Limited liability of members. | For a registered trust to be fully exempt from taxes, it must furnish the certifications required by Section 12A 80G. | A trust has to be registered under the Indian Trust Act of 1882 by submitting a trust deed | Adhere to the rules and regulations outlined in the trust deed and relevant state laws. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, beneficiaries, and activities. |
| Society registration | Limited liability of members | For tax exemption a society must get a certificate of completion from the income tax officials for each applicable exclusion, such as Section 12 A, 80G, etc. | It has to be registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1986 with at least 7 members. | Mandatory audit if turnover exceeds a threshold. Partners not personally liable for the LLP's debts. |
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