A Society is a type of Non-Profit entity and is formed mostly for charitable purposes. The structure is similar to Sec 8 Company and Trust. Certain relevant queries in connection with the same have been dealt with below.
Society registration in India takes place under The Societies Registration Act, 1860. A society is an entity that works for promoting any of the below-mentioned activities or purposes.
- Science
- Art
- Literature
- Education
- Charity
- Public museums
- Libraries
- Creating military orphan funds etc.
Minimum of 7 members are required to form a Society.
- PAN Card (All the Members)
- ID Proof (All the Members) (Passport/ Voter ID/ Aadhar Card/ Driving License)
- Address Proof (All the Members& office of the proposed society) (Telephone Bill/ Mobile Bill/ Savings Bank Statement)
- Passport size Photograph (All the Members)
The broad process of registering a Society involves following steps:
- STEP 1: Provision of requisite mentioned documents/information to us
- STEP 2: Validating the documents/ information and processing the same
- STEP 3: Filing of application and submission of the same
- STEP 4: Payment of appropriate government fee as applicable
- STEP 5: Processing of the application and issuance of registration certificate
The process of registration of Society can take anywhere between 7 to 10 working days, subject to submission of correct information and complete documentation.
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