Society Registration
Register your not-for-profit society to obtain legal recognition, open bank accounts, and access benefits like tax exemptions and structured governance.
Overview
A society is an association of persons united for charitable, literary, scientific or other useful purposes. Societies can be registered under the Societies Registration Act or corresponding state Acts. Registration provides the entity with a separate legal existence and governance framework.
Purpose of Society Registration
- To enable collective action for charitable, philanthropic or cultural purposes
- To obtain legal status and the ability to enter contracts
- To open bank accounts and receive grants/donations
- To pursue objectives like education, art, sports, relief activities and more
Benefits
Advantages of registering your society
Legal Recognition
Society gains legal entity status and can own property.
Tax Benefits
Eligible for tax exemptions and grant opportunities.
Collective Operations
Formal framework for group decision making and management.
Banking & Compliance
Can open bank accounts and meet statutory compliance.
Documents Required
Typical documents and materials submitted with the application
ID Proofs
PAN and Aadhaar of all Members of Society.
Address Proof
Utility Bill or NOC from owner of the Registered Office.
Memorandum & Rules
Draft of the Memorandum and Rules & Regulations.
Signatures
Passport-sized photos and specimen signatures of members.
Procedure for Registration of a Society
Select a Unique Name
Ensure the proposed name is distinct and not similar to existing registered entities.
Prepare MoA & Rules
Draft and sign the Memorandum of Association and Rules & Regulations by all founding members.
Attach Documents
Collect identity/address proofs, NOC, photographs, and declarations.
File with Registrar
Submit the documents and obtain the certificate of registration from the Registrar.
FAQs on Society Registration
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Usually at least seven members are required for society registration.
Yes, members of the same family can form a society, subject to state regulations.
Yes, societies can apply for income tax exemptions once registered.
Basic ID proofs, address proof, MoA, and Rules & Regulations signed by all members.
It usually takes 2–4 weeks depending on Registrar’s workload.
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