Society Registration

The Societies Registration Act, 1860 is a legislation in India which allows the registration of entities generally involved in the benefit of society – education, health, employment etc. Societies in India are primarily constituted for the fulfilment of charitable objectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of society registration?

Advantages of Society Registration
The registered Society holds the right to enforce proceedings regarding legal affairs in the court. Avail tax exemption from income tax. The Society working under the act is eligible to file income tax return. Carry fewer liabilities.

Can a society run without registration?

The society should be registered under the Act to acquire the status of juridical person. In the absence of registration, all the trustees in charge of the fund have alone a legal status and the society has no legal status, and, therefore, it cannot sue and be sued.

Can family members be members of society?

Members of the family cannot be members of society. Trustees generally hold the position for a lifetime provided the trust deed states otherwise.

Is society and trust are same?

A trust is an agreement between parties, whereby one party holds an asset for the benefit of another party. Society is a collection of persons, who come together for the initiating any literary, scientific or charitable purpose.

What are the documents required for society registration ?

The documents for society registration are:

• PAN Card of all Members
• Aadhar card of all members
• Business place electricity bill
• Passport size photo of all members
• Rental agreement

How much time does it take to get a society registration ?

Its take 4-7 working days from the date of application to obtain society registration