Society Registration in India - An Overview

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A society is the simplest form of a Non Governmental Organisation in India and can be registered to operate on state level or national level for educational, charitable, religious, welfare or for promotion of art, music, culture, etc., In India, the registration of a society is done under The Societies Registration Act, 1860

There are two types of society, one is for National Level Society , and another one is State Level Society. Minimum of seven people must come together with a common purpose of being formed into society. However in the case of national level society, the members / desirous person must represent seven different states. The process of registering NGO as society differs from state to state. We shall extend our assistance in drafting, filing and follow up with the registrar of societies until its registration.

Must Know on Society Formation

Step-1: State vs National Level

There must be seven-person as Desirous Person / Governing Body to form a society however for national level they must represent seven different states.

Step-2: No Distribution of Profit

The society though can engage in profit generation activities, however the profits of such a NGO can not be shared to its members.

Step-3: No Blood Relative

Among the founder members/governing body there must not be any blood relative. The president of the society has to give an affidavit to this effect that there is no blood relative in the gov body.

Step-4: MOA & Rules of Society

The MOA of the society prescribe the objects for which it is created, and the rules are the guidelines for internal working of the society.

Stepwise Process of Society Registration

Step-1: Selection Of Name

First thing is to select a unique name of your society, the name should not violate or infringes someone else name or trademark. The president of the proposed society shall be filing an affidavit that the name is not same or similar to any other NGO.

Step-3: Drafting Of MOA And By Laws

The MOA of the society describes the main object for which it is being formed, where as the rules is for internal affairs of the society such as, quorum of meetings, powers and responsibilities of the official positions of president, secretary or treasurer.

Step-3: Registration Of Society

The registrar of societies are then approached with an application along with the signed MOA, by rules, affidavits and KYC documents of desirous person and officials. After verification of documents the Certificate of Registration of Society is issued.

Step-4: PAN, TAN And Bank A/C

After registration of the society the next step is to apply for allotment of Pan Number and TAN and thereafter opening of a bank A/c for collection of membership fees, subscription charges or donations as the case may be.