Updated on August 11, 2025 12:50:42 PM
Establishing an NGO in Maharashtra is a great way to promote social development and causes like healthcare, education, women's empowerment, poverty reduction, and environmental preservation. Your NGO must be registered under the proper legal framework to function lawfully and efficiently.
NGOs in Maharashtra can be registered under one of three primary forms: Section 8 Company, Trust, or Society. According to the Bombay Public Trusts Act of 1950, a trust must have at least two trustees to be registered. A society needs at least seven members from various states and is governed by the Societies Registration Act of 1860 and the Maharashtra Public Societies Registration Act of 1860. For nonprofit organizations looking for a corporate-style structure, a Section 8 Company, established under the Companies Act of 2013, is the best option.
Maharashtra NGO registration offers a number of benefits. It provides your organization with legal recognition, enables you to open a bank account, submit grant applications to the government, obtain donations and CSR funds, and fosters public trust. The members' identification and proof of address, the Memorandum of Association (MOA), the Rules and Regulations, or the Trust Deed, and passport-sized photos are among the necessary paperwork.
Online NGO registration in Maharashtra has made the process easier, quicker, and less complicated. Professional advice guarantees a seamless registration process and helps prevent mistakes.
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NGO registration in Maharashtra is the formal process of establishing a non-profit organization that works for public welfare, education, health, women empowerment, or other charitable causes. In Maharashtra, NGOs can be registered under three legal structures — Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company — each offering distinct advantages.
A Trust is registered with the Charity Commissioner under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. Societies are governed by the Maharashtra Societies Registration Act, 1860, while Section 8 Companies are registered under the Companies Act, 2013 via the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
To register, applicants must submit ID/address proof, office address, and details of governing members along with their objectives. Once registered, the NGO gains legal recognition, eligibility for 12A & 80G tax exemptions, the ability to receive donations, apply for grants, and open a dedicated bank account.
Proper registration enhances credibility and helps secure funding from government or CSR bodies.
There are three types of NGO registration and each of them are governed by different laws:
Section 8 company is the most popular form of NGO registration and has more credibility among donors, government and other stakeholders. It has more benefits than traditional charitable institutions and is registered under the Companies Act, 2013. The main objective of Section 8 company is to promote arts, sports, commerce, science, religion, social welfare, charity and environmental protection. Section 8 company can be registered both as a >private limited company or a public limited company.
Trust, also known as Charitable Trust, is a non-profit organization registered under the Trust Act of 1882. Trust is incorporated as a legal entity where the owner or “trustor” transfers his assets to the second party or “trustee” for the benefit of the third party or “beneficiary”. There are two types of trust - Public Trust and Private Trust. Public Trust is created to provide benefit to the general public, and Private Trust is created to benefit a particular group of individuals.
Society is a form of non-governmental organization created by a group of individuals united for a common non-profit objective of a charitable cause. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. All the entity members come together and work towards promoting charitable activities like education, art, science, religion, sport, etc.
Note: It should be ensured that the company name does not resemble the name of any other already registered company and also does not violate the provisions of emblems and names (Prevention of Improper Use Act, 1950). You can quickly check the name availability by using our company name search tool to verify the same.
The total fee for NGO registration in Maharashtra is ₹9,499 , which includes government fee as well as professional fee of Professional Utilities.
| NGO Registration in Maharashtra | Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| ✅ Digital Signature Certificate Fee | ₹3,000 |
| ✅ Government Fee(Stamp Duty) | ₹2,500 |
| ✅ Professional Fee | ₹3,999 |
| ✅ Total Cost | ₹9,499* |
Note: The aformentioned Fees is exclusive of GST.
*Important Note: The total cost of registering a company varies from state to state. Refer to the map for state-wise prices.
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Post incorporation of Section 8 company, you’ll receive the following documents:
Post incorporation of Trust, you’ll receive the following documents:
Post incorporation of Society, you’ll receive the following documents:
Working towards the betterment and improvement of society without any profit motive is an excellent service to the world. To do that legally, establishing an NGO is very important to get various benefits like donations from prominent foundations, tax exemptions, etc.
Choosing the suitable form of NGO is equally crucial as it is a one time work but would benefit the organization in the long-term. We at Professional Utilities offer free expert consultation to help you choose the right kind of non-profit organization as per your requirements. Get in touch with our professional team to decide which form of non-governmental organization is most suitable for your company’s goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
First, you need to decide which type of NGO you want to establish. Secondly, you need to arrange & provide proper identity & address proof of directors, members, and professionals' declaration (CA, CS, etc.).
It depends on the type of NGO and the number of people registered as members.
Name of a Section 8 Company (NGO) should not include the words Private Limited (Pvt. Ltd.) or Limited (Ltd.) at the end of its name. The proposed name of a Section 8 Company shall include either of the words - Foundation / Forum / Association / Federation / Chambers / Confederation / Council / Electoral Trust as per Rule 8A(1)(u) of Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019.
No, a single person cannot start an NGO. Minimum two people are required for Section 8 company incorporation, and at least three people are required for Trust and Society registration.
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