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    Overview of Society Registration

    A Society is a group of individuals coming together for a common purpose such as promoting charitable activities like sports, music, culture, education, religion, art, or scientific work. When the group is registered under the Society Registration Act, it gets formal legal recognition. This registration helps the society operate efficiently, govern better, and enjoy legal status in India, turning the society into a legal entity.

    Key Features of Society Registration

    1. Legal Recognition: Registration provides legal recognition to the society.
    2. Non-Profit: It is generally formed to carry out charitable, scientific, or literary work.
    3. Governance: Registration ensures better governance and transparency in operations.
    4. Eligibility: At least 7 members are required to form a society.
    5. Formal Entity: Once registered, the society becomes a legal entity with a unique identity.

    Benefits of Society Registration

    1. Legal Status: The society becomes a legally recognized entity.
    2. Bank Account: It can open a bank account in the society’s name.
    3. Tax Benefits: The society may enjoy exemptions and benefits under the Income Tax Act.
    4. Legal Recognition: Recognized by authorities and forums.
    5. Ability to Sue: It can take legal action or be sued in the society’s name.
    6. Eligibility to Enter Contracts: It can enter into contracts independently.

    Documents Required for Society Registration

    1. PAN Card and Residence Proof of at least 7 members (e.g., Aadhar card, utility bill, passport).
    2. Memorandum of Association (MOA), detailing the society’s objectives.
    3. Proof of Address for the Registered Office.
    4. No Objection Certificate (NOC) if the office space is rented.
    5. Declaration from the President confirming acceptance of the post.
    6. Rules and Regulations of the society.
    7. Additional documents as required by the state government.

    Knowledge Base

    At least 7 members are required. Both individuals and entities like registered societies or companies can form a society.

    After completing all the requirements, it typically takes 12-15 days to receive the registration certificate.

    Yes, foreign nationals are eligible to become members of the society.

    Yes, obtaining a PAN card is required for financial and legal activities.

    Yes, societies must file annual returns and submit accounts, resolutions, and other relevant documents to the Registrar.

    No, a society needs to be registered to be legally recognized and enjoy the associated benefits.

    The MOA is a document that outlines the society’s objectives, purpose, rules, and regulations.

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