Society Registration in India
What is Society Registration?
- Legal Status and Recognition from Government
- Can Open Bank Account in Society’s Name
- Eligible for Government Grants and Funding
Documents Required for Society Registration
✅ PAN Card and Aadhaar Card of all members
✅Address proof of all members
✅ Passport-size photographs
✅ Memorandum of Association (MOA)
✅ Rules & Regulations (Bylaws) of the Society
✅ NOC from property owner (if office is on rented premises)
✅ Utility bill of office address (not older than 2 months)
✅Covering letter for registration
Society Registration
Starting a non-profit group for education, charity, culture, or community welfare? Then Society Registration under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 is the best way to give your group a legal identity. At Aadesh Kumar & Associates, we help you register your society with full legal support, accurate documentation, and a fast approval process.
With 13+ years of legal expertise, our team of professionals has helped hundreds of clients across India form societies, NGOs, and charitable organizations with ease.
A Society is an association of people united together by mutual consent to act jointly for a common charitable, literary, scientific, or social purpose. It must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 to acquire a legal status and open a bank account, own property, get 12A/80G tax exemptions, and receive government or foreign funding.
Suitable for:
NGOs & Charitable Trusts
Educational Institutions & Coaching Centers
Cultural Clubs & Welfare Groups
Resident Welfare Associations (RWA)
Sports & Youth Organizations
Religious, Social, and Scientific Bodies
FAQs – Society Registration in India
Q. How many people are needed to register a society?
Minimum 7 members; for national-level, at least one from another state.
Q. Can a society earn profit?
No, societies are non-profit. Any surplus must be used for its objectives.
Q. Is PAN mandatory for society registration?
PAN of members is required. After registration, the society will get its own PAN.
Q. Can a society get 80G and 12A tax exemptions?
Yes, after registration, you can apply for 12A & 80G with the Income Tax Department.
Q. Can foreigners be part of the society?
Yes, but it is advisable to include Indian citizens as key members.
