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A Society is governed by the Societies Registration Act 1860 (state-amended) and is the preferred structure for educational institutions, sports clubs, cultural associations, and resident welfare bodies. Minimum 7 members. FilingLab drafts the Memorandum + Rules, gets it notarised, and files with the State Registrar of Societies.
Everything required for Society Registration. Government statutory fees (MCA stamp duty, trademark filing fee, etc.) are charged at actual cost and shown separately before payment.
Memorandum of Society drafting
Rules and Regulations drafting
7-member onboarding
Notarisation
State Registrar filing
PAN + 12A / 80G readiness
Keep these documents ready before starting. Our team will guide you through secure upload to our portal.
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Scan documents in 300 DPI and keep file size under 5MB. Coloured scans work best for Aadhaar and PAN.
PAN + Aadhaar of all 7 members
Address proof of society office
Object declaration
Annual subscription details
A society is run by an elected governing body and general body of members, suiting collective, membership-driven welfare activities.
Registration under the Societies Registration Act 1860 confers legal recognition for educational, cultural, sports and welfare purposes.
A registered society pursuing charitable objects can apply for 12A and 80G benefits like other non-profit structures.
Once registered, a society can hold property, open bank accounts and enter contracts in its registered name.
Government departments and funders often prefer registered societies for disbursing educational, cultural and social-welfare grants.
Educational institutions and schools
Sports clubs and cultural associations
Welfare and community development groups
Resident or alumni associations
Promoters of art, science or charitable activities
Minimum seven members to form a society in most states
A memorandum of association stating the society's objects
Rules and regulations governing the society's management
Application with the State Registrar of Societies and address proof
7 founding members from at least 3 states (or as per state rule).
Drafted to align with the chosen objects.
State Registrar issues Society Registration Certificate.
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No — societies are member-benefit / non-profit. Business activities need conversion to Section 8 or Pvt Ltd.
7 in most states. Some states require 9 (e.g., Maharashtra) or 10 (Tamil Nadu).
Five stages, SLA-tracked, with a named CA who replies in under 12 minutes during business hours.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
1 day
02
FilingLab
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
2 days
03
FilingLab
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
Same day
04
Govt
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
5–15 days
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
Same day
01
You
· 1 day
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
02
FilingLab
· 2 days
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
04
Govt
· 5–15 days
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
· Same day
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
