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Society Registration
Form a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (and applicable state amendments) for promoting charitable, literary, scientific or cultural objectives, with a memorandum and rules.
Heads up: Registrar of Societies fees and stamp duty vary by state and number of members.
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All-inclusive professional fees. Government fees billed at actuals where noted.
Society Registration
15–25 working days
- MOA and bye-laws drafting
- Registrar of Societies filing
- Society PAN application
What you get
- Memorandum of association of the society
- Rules and regulations / bye-laws
- Registration with the Registrar of Societies
- PAN application for the society
Documents required
- PAN and Aadhaar of all founding members
- Address proof of all members
- Proof of registered office and NOC
- Passport-size photographs of members
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
How many members are required to register a society?
A minimum of seven members is required to register a society at the state level; for an all-India society, at least eight members from different states are needed.
What is the difference between a society and a trust?
A society is a membership-based body governed by a managing committee under the Societies Registration Act, while a trust is governed by trustees under a trust deed. Societies suit democratic, member-driven organisations.
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