Why You Should Register Your NGO and How PSI Can Help You?

If you are running a non-governmental organization (NGO) in India, you might be wondering whether you need to register it or not. The answer is yes, you do. Registering your NGO can bring you many benefits, such as legal recognition, tax exemption, funding opportunities, and credibility. In this blog, we will explain the benefits of NGO registration and how PSI, a consultancy firm that offers various services to NGOs, can help you with it.

Benefits of NGO Registration

NGO registration is the process of registering your organization with the government to operate legally in India. There are different types of NGO registrations, such as trust, society, and company, depending on your objectives, structure, and activities. You can choose the one that suits your needs and preferences.

Some of the benefits of NGO registration are:

• Legal recognition: Registering your NGO gives it a separate legal identity and status. It also protects you from personal liability and responsibility for the actions of your NGO. It also enables you to hold property, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued in your NGO's name.
• Tax exemption: Registering your NGO can make it eligible for various tax benefits and exemptions under the Income Tax Act, 1961. For example, you can claim deductions under Section 80G for donations received by your NGO, or exemptions under Section 12A for income derived from your NGO's activities. You can also apply for GST exemption for your NGO's goods and services.
• Funding opportunities: Registering your NGO can help you access various sources of funding and grants from the government, corporates, foundations, and donors. It can also help you comply with the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010, which regulates the receipt and utilization of foreign funds by NGOs in India. You can also accept funds and donations online through your NGO's website or bank account.
• Credibility: Registering your NGO can enhance your credibility and reputation among your stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, partners, donors, and authorities. It can also help you demonstrate your transparency, accountability, and governance. It can also help you attract more volunteers, supporters, and collaborators for your NGO's cause.

How PSI Can Help You?

PSI offers various services to NGOs, such as NGO registration, project proposal, digital marketing, fund raising, and more. We have a team of experts and professionals who can help you with every aspect of your NGO's operations and growth.

Some of the services that we offer are:

• NGO registration: We can help you register your NGO with the relevant authorities and obtain the necessary certificates and documents. We can also help you choose the best type of NGO registration for your organization and guide you through the process and formalities. We can also help you renew or update your NGO registration as per the requirements and regulations.
• Project proposal: We can help you write a winning project proposal for your NGO that can attract funding and grants from various sources. We can also help you research and identify the best opportunities and schemes for your NGO's projects and activities. We can also help you prepare and submit your project reports and evaluations to the funders and authorities.
• Digital marketing: We can help you create and execute an effective digital marketing and branding strategy for your NGO that can increase your online presence, reach, and engagement. We can also help you design and develop your NGO's website, logo, brochure, and other promotional materials. We can also help you manage your NGO's social media, email, and blog campaigns and platforms.
• Fundraising: We can help you raise funds and donations for your NGO from various sources and channels. We can also help you plan and organize fund raising events and activities for your NGO. We can also help you create and maintain a database of your donors and supporters and communicate with them regularly. We can also help you apply for and obtain tax benefits and exemptions for your NGO and your donors.

We have helped many NGOs in the past with our services and expertise. For example, we helped NGOs distribute 18,000 sewing machines, 6,000 laptops, and thousands of agri products to the needy across India. We also helped NGOs register with NGO Darpan, secure funding from various sources and donors, and create an effective digital marketing and branding strategy.

We are passionate about helping NGOs achieve their goals and make a positive impact on society. We are always ready to assist you with your NGO's needs and challenges. If you want to know more about our services and how we can help you, please contact us today.