Society Registration

Register your charitable, literary, scientific, or religious society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 with expert legal assistance

Society Registration

What is Society Registration?

A society is an association of individuals united voluntarily to promote a common purpose — typically charitable, literary, scientific, or religious. In India, societies are registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (or corresponding state‑specific acts). Registration gives the society a separate legal entity, allowing it to hold property, enter into contracts, and apply for tax exemptions under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income‑tax Act, 1961.

Minimum Members Required

  • For a state‑level society: minimum 7 members (from the same state).
  • For a national‑level society: minimum 8 members (from different states).
  • Members can be individuals, companies, or registered societies.

Key Documents for Registration

  • Memorandum of Association (MOA): States the name, registered office, objectives, and details of the governing body members.
  • Rules & Regulations: Defines the internal governance, membership criteria, election process, meetings, quorum, dissolution, etc.
  • Identity and address proofs of all members (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID).
  • Passport‑size photographs of all members.
  • Proof of the registered office address (rent agreement, utility bill, NOC from owner).
  • Declaration by the president/secretary affirming the authenticity of the documents.

Benefits of Society Registration

  • Separate legal identity distinct from its members.
  • Eligibility for 12A (tax exemption) and 80G (donations exempt for donors) registration.
  • Perpetual succession — existence not affected by member changes.
  • Ability to open a bank account, enter contracts, and sue/be sued in its name.

Why Register Your Society?

An unregistered society has no legal standing. It cannot enforce rights in court, claim tax benefits, or receive government grants. Registering early establishes credibility and protects the founders from personal liability.

Register Your Society

Our legal experts will draft the MOA/Rules and handle the entire registration process.

Our Society Registration Process

From documentation to certificate, we handle the entire journey.

1. Consultation & Planning

We discuss your objectives, check name availability, and advise on the best structure for your society.

2. Drafting MOA & Rules

Our legal team drafts the Memorandum of Association and Rules & Regulations tailored to your objectives.

3. Signing & Witnessing

All founding members sign the MOA and Rules in the presence of witnesses and a notary (if required).

4. Filing with Registrar

We submit the application to the Registrar of Societies along with the required fee and documents.

5. Registration Certificate

After scrutiny, the Registrar issues the Certificate of Registration. We also assist with PAN and 12A/80G applications.