Society Registration in India – Process, Benefits & Requirements
🔹 What is a Society?
A Society is a group of individuals united to promote charitable, literary, artistic, religious, cultural, and educational causes. Societies operate on a non-profit basis and are legally recognized once registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
🔹 Why Register a Society?
Registering a society provides:
✅ Legal Recognition
✅ Financial Transparency & Governance
✅ Tax Exemptions & Benefits
✅ Ability to Own Property & Open Bank Accounts
✅ Right to Sue & be Sued
🔹 Key Purposes of Society Registration
Society registration is primarily done for:
✔️ Promotion of Fine Arts
✔️ Education & Literacy
✔️ Political & Scientific Awareness
✔️ Charitable & Public Welfare Initiatives
✔️ Relief for Orphans, Women & Weaker Sections
🔹 Benefits of Society Registration
- Legal Status: Recognized as a separate legal entity
- Banking & Contracts: Can open a bank account & enter into contracts
- Tax Benefits: Eligible for exemptions under the Income Tax Act
- Legal Protection: Can file legal cases & own assets
🔹 Who Can Register a Society?
A society can be formed by a minimum of 7 members, which may include:
✔️ Individuals (Indian & Foreigners)
✔️ Partnership Firms
✔️ Limited Companies
✔️ Registered Societies
❌ Not Eligible: Minors, Foreign Companies
🔹 Documents Required for Society Registration
📌 Identity Proof: PAN & Address Proof (Aadhar, Passport, Utility Bill) of all members
📌 Memorandum of Association (MOA)
📌 Rules & Regulations of Society
📌 Registered Office Address Proof & NOC from the owner
📌 Declaration from the President accepting the role
🔹 Guidelines for Naming a Society
✅ Must comply with Society Registration Act, 1860
✅ Should not resemble any existing registered society
✅ Must not contain offensive, misleading, or government-restricted words
✅ Should not violate the Emblems & Names Act, 1950
🔹 Society Registration Process (Online & Offline)
Offline Process
1️⃣ Prepare Documents – Gather MOA, Rules & Regulations, ID Proofs, etc.
2️⃣ Submit Application – Submit the application in duplicate with the Registrar of Societies
3️⃣ Verification – Registrar verifies authenticity
4️⃣ Issuance of Certificate – If approved, a Society Registration Certificate is issued
Online Process (Example: Rajasthan)
1️⃣ Login to the SSO Portal (For new users, register using email ID)
2️⃣ Select Society Registration from the menu
3️⃣ Enter Member & Office Details and upload necessary documents
4️⃣ Pay Registration Fees and submit the form
5️⃣ Check Status Online using the application number
6️⃣ Download MOA & By-laws after approval
🔹 How Long Does Society Registration Take?
📌 Timeframe: 12-15 Days (after document verification)
🔹 Legal Compliances After Society Registration
✅ Obtain a PAN Card for the society
✅ Open a Current Bank Account
✅ File Annual Income Tax Returns
✅ Submit AGM Resolutions & Member Lists to the Registrar
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