Republic of India
Bhārat Gaṇarājya
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"
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  Territory controlled by India
CapitalNew Delhi
28°36′50″N 77°12′30″E / 28.61389°N 77.20833°E / 28.61389; 77.20833
Largest city by city proper populationMumbai
Largest city by metropolitan area populationDelhi
Official languages
Recognised regional languages
Native languages424 languages
Religion
(2011)
Demonym(s)
GovernmentFederal parliamentary republic
Droupadi Murmu
Narendra Modi
LegislatureParliament
Rajya Sabha
Lok Sabha
Independence 
15 August 1947
26 January 1950
Area
 Total
3,287,263 km2 (1,269,219 sq mi) (7th)
 Water (%)
9.6
Population
 2023 estimate
Neutral increase 1,428,627,663 (1st)
 2011 census
Neutral increase 1,210,854,977 (2nd)
 Density
429.6/km2 (1,112.7/sq mi) (30th)
GDP (PPP)2025 estimate
 Total
Increase $17.65 trillion (3rd)
 Per capita
Increase $12,132 (119th)
GDP (nominal)2025 estimate
 Total
Increase $4.19 trillion (4th)
 Per capita
Increase $2,878 (136th)
Gini (2021)Positive decrease 32.8
medium inequality
HDI (2023)Increase 0.685
medium (130th)
CurrencyIndian rupee () (INR)
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
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Calling code+91
ISO 3166 codeIN
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Nonprofit organisations in Indiana will almost certainly need to designate and have a registered agent.

A registered agent receives any official documents from the State of Indiana, as well as any service of process filed on a firm in a lawsuit.

A registered agent is a professional who will represent your organisation to the Indiana Secretary of State while you do business. Registered agents are sometimes known as resident agents, statutory agents, or service of process agents in certain jurisdictions.

Typically, your registered agent will receive mail on your behalf, such as compliance information and tax notices. Registered agents are also in charge of receiving process paperwork. This simply implies that your registered agent will receive court summons and paperwork on your nonprofit’s behalf if it is sued.

The following are the criteria for registered agents in Indiana:

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As long as they complete the qualifications outlined above, anybody may act as your nonprofit’s registered agent. You may choose to be your nonprofit’s registered agent, or you can designate a member of your board of directors or a trustworthy friend.

If you decide to serve as your organization’s registered agent, you must grasp the significance of this role. If you miss a filing date or misplace a document, your nonprofit’s compliance status may be jeopardised, and the Secretary of State may revoke your nonprofit’s corporate registration.

Many organisations and other companies engage a professional registered agent service to guarantee that their company is always in compliance.

Before you choose an Indiana registered agent service, think about the benefits and drawbacks of this technique.

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There are various reasons why you should consider employing a registered agent service for your nonprofit organisation. This strategy, in particular, can:

The sole downside of using a registered agent service is that it is expensive, while you may serve as your own registered agent for free.

While employing a professional registered agent service is a good idea for many reasons, in other cases it is required. If you answered “yes” to any of the following questions, your organisation should use a registered agent service.

When you submit your Indiana nonprofit’s Articles of Incorporation, you must name a registered agent. In Indiana, the fundamental nonprofit creation document is the Articles of Incorporation.

The InBiz website allows you to submit your nonprofit’s Articles of Incorporation and pay the $30 filing fee online. You may choose your nonprofit’s registered agent when you complete the Articles of Incorporation online.

To create your Indiana nonprofit by mail, download Form 4162 – Articles of Incorporation, complete it completely, and send it to the Indiana Secretary of State together with the $50 filing fee. In Article 4, you will provide the name and contact information for your registered agent.

Simply fill out Form 56367 – Statement of Change of Registered Agent and submit it to the Indiana Secretary of State to legally change your Indiana nonprofit’s registered agent.

When you work at a charity, you have more essential things to worry about than monitoring the mail, submitting legal paperwork, and remembering compliance deadlines. A registered agent can help you with that. When you engage a professional registered agent service, you can put these responsibilities in their skilled hands and completely concentrate on what is most important to your firm.

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