How To Register A Society?

Registering a Society is quick, easy, and can be done online with Numbro in 3 simple steps:

We provide guidance on effective administration and governance for your charitable activities.

We provide guidance on effective administration and governance for your charitable activities.

We assist in obtaining all applicable statutory registrations.

We assist in obtaining all applicable statutory registrations.

Receive guidance on society registration and stay informed about bye-law implementation and compliance requirements.

Receive guidance on society registration and stay informed about bye-law implementation and compliance requirements.

SOCIETY REGISTRATION

Society Registration in India

A Society is an organized group of individuals formed to pursue non-profit objectives such as charity, culture, arts, sports (excluding gambling), literature, religion, science, education, or other public purposes.

  • Optional Registration – Registering a society provides legal recognition and allows the society to operate officially. A registered society can enter into contracts, sue, and be sued in its own name.

  • Applicable Laws – Society registration is governed by the respective State Societies Acts in India.

  • Eligibility – A minimum of 7 members, all above 18 years of age, is required to form a society or association.

    Advantages of Registering a society

    Separate Legal Entity – Once registered, the society is recognized as an independent legal entity, distinct from its members.
    Legal Authority – A registered society can enter into contracts, sue, and be sued in its own name.
    Perpetual Existence – A registered society remains a separate legal entity even if its members change.
    Income Tax Benefits – A registered society may be eligible for certain income tax exemptions as per applicable laws.

    Requirements for registering a society

    Proposed Name of the Society
    Registered Office of the Society
    Aims & Objects of the Society
    Details of Governing Body
    Details to be Included in the Bye-Laws of the Society

    Documents required for society registration

    PAN Card of members of society.
    Residence proof of members or the society.
    Bye-Laws of the society
    Proof of Address of the Society
    List of members of society
    Self-Decleration

    Procedure for Society Registration

    Selection of Unique name for society.
    Preperation of Bye-Laws
    Submission of Application
    Application Review
    Issuance of Registration Certificate

    FAQ's

    How many members are required to form a society ?

    A minimum of 7 members are required to form a society.

    Can Bye-laws of the society be amended ?

    Upon registration the bye-laws of the society can be amended from time to time as and when required by paying applicable government fee.

    Will members of the society be eligible for profits ?

    No, Society is one of the Non-Profit organisation it does’nt allow sharing of profits with anyone. Its funds are meant to be used only for the purpose of which it is created.

    Types of Government Registrations

    Features for this type or Registration

    Recommended for:

    Ease of Accommodating Investment

    Limited Liability Protection

    Tax Advantages

    Perpetual Existence

    Statutory Compliances

    Private Limited Company
    • Start-ups & growing companies
    • Very easy to accommodate
    • Yes
    • Few benefits
    • Yes
    • High
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    Limited Liability Partnership
    • Professional services firms
    • Possible, but unlikely
    • Yes
    • Most efficient
    • Yes
    • Low
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    One Person Company
    • Sole promoters
    • Possible, but severely unlikely
    • Yes
    • Few benefits
    • Yes
    • High
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    Partnership Firm
    • Home businesses
    • Almost impossible
    • No
    • Minimal
    • No
    • Minimal
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    Sole Proprietorship
    • Small traders and manufacturers
    • Impossible
    • No
    • Impossible
    • No
    • Impossible
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    Disclaimer: We are a private consultancy firm providing advisory and application support services related to business registration and compliance. We are not a government agency and we do not issue or provide government documents or certificates.