Society Registration

Register your society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 to run non-profit activities legally and efficiently.

Society Registration allows a group of individuals to come together for charitable, educational, cultural, or social purposes. A registered society is a legal entity with the ability to own property, open bank accounts, and receive grants or donations.

What is a Society?

A society is a non-profit organization formed by a minimum of seven individuals with a common objective. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and governed by its rules.

Who Can Register?

Any group of at least seven people seeking to establish a non-profit entity for charitable, cultural, educational, religious, or social welfare purposes.

Society Registration Process

  • Step 1: Choose a unique society name and verify its availability.
  • Step 2: Draft Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Rules & Regulations of the society.
  • Step 3: Collect identity and address proofs of all members.
  • Step 4: Submit application along with documents to the Registrar of Societies.
  • Step 5: Obtain Certificate of Registration from the Registrar.

Required Documents

  • Identity proofs of all members (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
  • Address proofs of members
  • Memorandum of Association (MOA) with objectives of society
  • Rules & Regulations / Bye-laws of society
  • Declaration and consent letters from members
  • Proof of registered office (rent agreement/electricity bill/ownership proof)

Benefits of Society Registration

  • Legal Entity: Society can own assets, enter contracts, and sue or be sued.
  • Credibility: Registered society is recognized by government and donors.
  • Funding Opportunities: Eligible for government grants and donations.
  • Perpetual Succession: Continues to exist beyond the lives of members.
  • Tax Benefits: Can apply for tax exemptions as a charitable organization.

Society Registration Assistance

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Quick Highlights

  • Legal recognition under Societies Registration Act, 1860
  • Separate legal entity with perpetual succession
  • Can own property, open bank accounts, and receive donations
  • Professional assistance ensures smooth registration
  • Non-profit objectives for social, charitable, or educational purposes

Frequently Asked Questions

A society is a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, for charitable, educational, cultural, or social welfare purposes.

At least seven individuals are required to form a society.

Identity & address proofs of members, MOA, Rules & Regulations, registered office proof, and consent letters from members.

Registration typically takes 2-4 weeks, depending on document preparation and approval from the Registrar of Societies.

Yes, our experts provide complete guidance for preparing documents, filing, and getting society registration approved.

Legal recognition, ability to own property, receive grants, credibility with donors, and eligibility for tax benefits.