Charitable, cultural, educational or welfare society — we draft your Memorandum & Rules, complete member documentation, and register with the Registrar of Societies.
A society is a membership-based body registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (as amended by your state) for charitable, literary, scientific, cultural or welfare purposes. It is governed by a Memorandum of Association (MOA) and a set of Rules & Regulations, and managed by a governing body elected by its members.
NGOs, resident welfare associations, clubs, sports and cultural bodies, and educational or charitable groups.
A registered society is a recognised entity that can own property and open bank accounts.
Registered societies can seek income-tax exemption and offer donors 80G deductions.
Registration is often required for CSR funds, government schemes and foreign contributions.
A governing body and member rules give the society a clear, accountable structure.
Most states require at least seven members to form a society; the exact number and whether it is state or national level varies by state.
Societies suit member-driven associations, trusts suit asset-based charities, and Section 8 companies suit NGOs wanting a corporate structure. We help you pick the right one.
A society can be registered at state level; for operations across multiple states, an all-India registration is advisable. We advise based on your plans.
Yes — after registration, apply for 12A (exemption) and 80G (donor benefit). We handle these filings.