What Is Society Registration?

Firstly, society registration is a legal process under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (or state-specific Act). Then, you draft a memorandum of association and rules & regulations. Moreover, you file them with the Registrar of Societies. Consequently, your group gains separate legal identity and enforceable governance.

Applicability of Society Registration

Therefore, society registration applies when you:

• Form a non-profit organization for charitable, educational, literary, or scientific purposes.
• Establish a resident welfare association or club with elected office-bearers.
• Create a professional body, cultural society, or sports club.
• Seek grant-in-aid from government departments or donor agencies.

Meanwhile, societies cannot distribute profits, ensuring focus on community welfare.

Uses & Benefits of Registered Societies

• Legal Personality:
  Firstly, a registered society can own property, enter contracts, and sue in its own name.
• Tax Exemptions:
  Then, you can apply for 12A/80G registrations to offer tax deductions to donors.
• Grant Eligibility:
  Moreover, many government and international grants require a society’s registration.
• Governance & Transparency:
  Consequently, mandated annual audits and general meetings build stakeholder trust.
• Credibility:
  Furthermore, registration signals legitimacy to members, partners, and funders.

Our Society Registration Procedure

1. Initial Consultation:
   Firstly, we discuss your society’s objectives—charitable, educational, or social. Then, we outline the requirements under the relevant Act.
2. Drafting Documents:
   Next, we prepare your memorandum of association and rules & regulations. Moreover, we customize clauses on membership, meetings, and governance.
3. Stamp Duty & Notarization:
   Afterwards, we calculate stamp duty per state law and oversee notarization of founding members’ signatures.
4. Registration Filing:
   Then, we submit the documents to the Registrar of Societies along with registration fees. Subsequently, we follow up on any queries.
5. Certificate Issuance:
   Finally, we obtain your registration certificate and guide you on by-laws implementation and compliance.

Timeline & Documents Required

Estimated Timeline

• Consultation & drafting: 2–3 days.
• Stamp duty & notarization: 1–2 days.
• Registrar processing: 7–14 working days.
• Certificate delivery: immediate upon approval.

Documents Required

• PAN and Aadhar of office-bearers.
• Proof of registered office address.
• Identity and address proofs of initial members.
• List of founding members and their signatures.
• Copy of society’s rules & regulations.

Consequences of Non-Registration

• Therefore, unregistered bodies cannot own property or enter contracts legally.
• Moreover, they miss out on tax exemptions and grant opportunities.
• In addition, lack of formal governance increases disputes and member mistrust.
• Consequently, operational legitimacy and community impact suffer.

Why Choose Our Society Services

• Furthermore, our Dombivali-based CAs specialize in Societies Act compliance.
• Moreover, we ensure swift, error-free registration and by-laws drafting.
• Consequently, you gain end-to-end support from incorporation to tax registration.
• In addition, we offer transparent, fixed-fee packages tailored to your society’s scale.

Client Testimonial

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Society Registration FAQs

Can I register an educational society?

Therefore, educational trusts and societies qualify under the Societies Registration Act for promoting literacy and skill development.

Is 80G mandatory?

Moreover, 80G is optional but offers tax deductions to donors, enhancing fundraising potential.

Can rules be amended later?

In addition, societies can amend rules by holding a general meeting and filing updated documents with the Registrar.

Who is the Society Registration Services in Delhi?

Consequently, choose a CA with deep Societies Act expertise, strong local contacts, and a client-first approach for optimal results.

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