Republic of India Bhārat Gaṇarājya | |
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| Motto: Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit) "Truth Alone Triumphs" | |
| Anthem: Jana Gana Mana (Hindi) "Thou Art the Ruler of the Minds of All People" | |
| National song: Vande Mataram (Sanskrit) "I Bow to Thee, Mother" | |
.svg) Territory controlled by India | |
| Capital | New Delhi 28°36′50″N 77°12′30″E / 28.61389°N 77.20833°E |
| Largest city by city proper population | Mumbai |
| Largest city by metropolitan area population | Delhi |
| Official languages | |
| Recognised regional languages | |
| Native languages | 424 languages |
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| Demonym(s) | |
| Government | Federal parliamentary republic |
| Droupadi Murmu | |
| Narendra Modi | |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Rajya Sabha | |
| Lok Sabha | |
| Independence from the United Kingdom | |
| 15 August 1947 | |
| 26 January 1950 | |
| Area | |
Total | 3,287,263 km2 (1,269,219 sq mi) (7th) |
Water (%) | 9.6 |
| Population | |
2023 estimate |  1,428,627,663 (1st) |
2011 census | 1,210,854,977 (2nd) |
Density | 429.9/km2 (1,113.4/sq mi) (30th) |
| GDP (PPP) | 2025 estimate |
Total |  $17.647 trillion (3rd) |
Per capita | $12,132 (119th) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2025 estimate |
Total | $4.187 trillion (4th) |
Per capita | $2,878 (136th) |
| Gini (2021) |  32.8medium inequality |
| HDI (2023) | 0.685 medium (130th) |
| Currency | Indian rupee (₹) (INR) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
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| Calling code | +91 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN |
| Internet TLD | .in (others) |
Follow these procedures to establish a charity in Indiana and get 501(c)(3) status:
To establish a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organisation in Indiana, you must first establish a nonprofit under Indiana law and then apply to the IRS for 501(c)(3) status.
The first and most crucial step in establishing your nonprofit company is deciding on a name. Make sure your name meets Indiana naming regulations and is readily searchable by prospective members and contributors.
Read our How to Name a Nonprofit in Indiana article to learn more.
1. Follow the naming conventions:
2. Is the name legal in Indiana? Do a name search on the State of Indiana Website to ensure that the name you choose isn’t already taken.
3. Is the URL still available? We propose that you investigate if your company’s name is accessible as a web domain. Even if you don’t intend to create a company website right away, you may wish to purchase the URL to prevent others from doing so.
A registered agent in Indiana must be designated by your nonprofit.
What exactly is a Registered Agent? A registered agent is a person or corporate organisation that accepts vital legal papers on your behalf. Consider your registered agent to be your company’s point of contact with the state.
Who is eligible to be a Registered Agent? A registered agent must be an Indiana resident or a company, such as a registered agent service, that is permitted to do business in Indiana. You may choose someone from your organisation, even yourself.
A board of directors is made up of an organization’s directors. This board of directors is in charge of managing the nonprofit’s activities.
Officers are the president, secretary, and other members of a nonprofit who have specific roles and authority.
Your Indiana nonprofit’s organisational structure MUST include:
Your organisation must have the following two papers in order to apply for 501(c)(3) status:
What is the definition of a Conflict of Interest Policy? A Conflict of Interest Policy is a set of guidelines put in place to guarantee that any decisions made by the board of directors or officials benefit the organisation rather than individual members.
You must submit the Articles of Incorporation with the State of Indiana to register your nonprofit.
To guarantee that your organisation is qualified to qualify for 501(c)(3) status, you must expressly declare the following in the Articles of Incorporation:
1. Purpose:
To be eligible for 501(c)(3) status, the organization’s purpose must be expressly confined to one or more of the following:
. Dissolution:
You must indicate exactly what the organization’s assets will be used for and what will happen to the assets if the organisation is disbanded.
To be qualified for 501(c)(3) status, your organization’s assets must only be utilised for purposes authorised by Section 501(c) (3).
What exactly is an EIN? The federal government uses an Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Federal Tax Identification Number (FTIN) to identify a company organisation. It is effectively the company’s social security number.
Why do I need an EIN? An EIN is necessary for the following activities:
Before applying for 501(c)(3) status, a charity must,
If your application is granted, the IRS will issue you a letter confirming that your organisation is tax-exempt under Section 501(c) (3).
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