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Registration Services · Society Registration

Society Registration form a member-based body for charitable, literary, or scientific objects.

A society is a membership-based structure registered under the Societies Registration Act, commonly used for charitable, educational, cultural, or welfare activities governed by a managing committee.

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A society is formed by a minimum number of members who adopt a memorandum of association and rules and regulations governing the society's objects, membership, and management. It is registered with the Registrar of Societies in the relevant state.

Unlike a trust, a society is managed by a governing body or managing committee elected periodically by its members, making it suitable for organisations that intend ongoing member participation such as clubs, associations, and welfare bodies.

At Beyonte Compliances, we draft the memorandum and rules, prepare the required member documentation, and complete the registration filing with the Registrar of Societies.

What Our Registration Service Covers

Memorandum Drafting

Drafting the memorandum of association setting out the society's name, objects, and governing body.

Rules & Regulations

Preparing the rules and regulations covering membership, meetings, and management procedures.

Member Documentation

Collating identity and address proofs for the required minimum number of founding members.

Registered Office Proof

Arranging the registered office address proof and no-objection certificate for the society.

Registrar Filing

Filing the registration application with the jurisdictional Registrar of Societies.

Certificate of Registration

Following up with the Registrar until the certificate of registration is issued.

PAN & Bank Account Support

Assisting with PAN application and opening a bank account in the society's name.

Governing Body Compliance

Guiding on periodic elections, meetings, and record-keeping for the managing committee.

Our Process

1

Objects & Member Finalisation

Finalising the society's objects and the founding members of the governing body.

2

Document Drafting

Preparing the memorandum of association and rules and regulations.

3

Member Signatures

Obtaining signatures and identity proofs from the required founding members.

4

Registrar Filing

Submitting the application to the Registrar of Societies with prescribed fees.

5

Certificate Issuance

Receiving the certificate of registration and proceeding to PAN and bank account opening.

Why It Matters

✓Suited to organisations with an active, participative membership base
✓Democratic governance through an elected managing committee
✓Legal recognition to hold property and enter into contracts
✓Lower minimum member requirement compared to some other structures
✓Eligible to apply for 12A and 80G tax exemption once registered
✓Well recognised structure for welfare, cultural, and educational bodies
✓Annual filing requirements are relatively straightforward
✓Can evolve governance through amendment of rules as membership grows

Frequently Asked Questions

Most state Societies Registration Acts require a minimum of seven members to form and register a society, though some states prescribe a different number.
A society is a membership-based body managed by an elected governing body, while a trust is managed by trustees appointed under the trust deed without an ongoing membership structure.
A society is registered with the Registrar of Societies in the state where its registered office is located.
Yes, a registered society can apply for 12A and 80G registration with the Income Tax Department once it is validly registered.

Register your society with properly drafted governing documents.

Talk to our team about member documentation and registration for your society.

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