Society Registration in Ranchi
Form a member-based society for your community or cause. We prepare the memorandum and rules, register it with the Registrar of Societies and set you up for tax approvals.
A democratic structure for community-led work
A society is an association of persons who come together for a charitable or social purpose, such as education, culture, sports or welfare. It is governed by a memorandum of association and rules and regulations, and decisions are made by the members and an elected governing body.
Societies suit groups that want broad participation. We draft your memorandum, rules and list of members, complete the registration with the Registrar of Societies, and help you with PAN, bank account, 12A and 80G afterwards.
What you need to register a society
- At least seven members, who are adults and eligible to be members
- A memorandum of association stating the name, objects and governing body
- Rules and regulations covering membership, meetings, elections and funds
- A registered office address within the state
- Names and details of the governing body office-bearers
- An affidavit or declaration by the president or secretary, as the state requires
Why get it done by experts
Member-driven
Members participate and the governing body is elected.
Low compliance
Lighter than a company, with annual filings to the Registrar.
Credible
A registered society can apply for 12A, 80G and grants.
Clear rules
Written rules reduce disputes between members.
Keep these ready
Scanned copies are enough to begin. We tell you if anything else is needed for your case.
Members and governing body
- PAN card of every trustee, member or director
- Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence
- Address proof (not older than 2 months)
- Passport-size photographs
- Mobile number and email ID
- List of at least seven members with names, addresses and roles
Society documents
- Memorandum of association and rules, which we prepare
- Registered office proof: utility bill plus rent agreement and owner’s NOC, or ownership proof
- Affidavit or declaration by the president or secretary
- Proposed name and objects of the society
How Around Tax works for you
Free consultation
We discuss your objects, members and governance plans.
Draft the documents
We draft the memorandum, rules and regulations and list of members.
Execute and notarise
The documents are signed, and we guide you on stamp paper and notarisation.
File with the Registrar
We file the application with the Registrar of Societies and follow up.
After registration
We help you get PAN, a bank account, 12A and 80G.
What happens after
These are the usual follow-up steps. We can handle them for you.
- Apply for the society’s PAN and open a bank account
- Apply for 12A and 80G registration
- Register on the NGO Darpan portal
- Hold annual general meetings and elections as per the rules
- File the annual list of the governing body with the Registrar
- File the society’s income tax return and audit report
Common questions
How many members are needed to form a society?
At least seven. Some states ask for more, and we confirm the requirement for your state.
Society or trust?
A society has members and an elected governing body, while a trust is run by trustees under a deed. Societies suit membership-based groups.
Where is a society registered?
With the Registrar of Societies of the state where its registered office is. We handle the application.
Can a society get tax benefits?
Yes. A registered society can apply for 12A and 80G, and register on NGO Darpan and for CSR-1.
Does a society need yearly filings?
Yes. Societies usually file an annual list of office-bearers and sometimes accounts with the Registrar, besides income tax filings.
This page is general guidance as we understand current law and procedures. Rules, forms, fees and due dates change, and many details vary by state, so we confirm the latest requirements for your organisation before we begin. India’s new Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from 1 April 2026, so form and section numbers may change.
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