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Society Registration

A membership body for charitable, literary or scientific purposes.

Reviewed by CA Hitendra Pal Singh· company law, tax and complianceLast reviewed

A society is registered with the state Registrar of Societies under the Societies Registration Act. It suits associations, clubs and charitable bodies run by a governing committee, and needs at least seven members.

What is included

  • Memorandum and rules drafting
  • Application to the Registrar of Societies
  • Registration certificate
  • PAN for the society

What comes after

Next, most people need

Trust and Society Annual Compliance

A society files ITR-7, the audit report and its annual list with the Registrar every year, and its 12A and 80G expire every five years. The annual cycle is what keeps the exemption.

from ₹6,999 / year · No filing fee for income tax forms. State registrar fees, where they apply, extra.

See Trust and Society Annual Compliance

What we will need from you

  • PAN and Aadhaar of each founding member
  • Proof of the registered address
  • Proposed name and objects

How long it takes

Typically 20–30 working days, state dependent.

Timelines are typical, not guaranteed. Government processing times vary, and a query from the officer adds to them. We will tell you where yours stands.

Common questions

Society or Section 8 company?

A society is cheaper to run and state-registered; a Section 8 company has stronger governance and is recognised nationally, which donors and CSR funders often prefer.