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Society Registration (RJSC)

সোসাইটি নিবন্ধন

Clubs, associations, foundations and charitable organisations can register as a society with RJSC under the Societies Registration Act 1860.

Authority

Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)

Processing time

Name clearance first; registration typically a few weeks after complete filing.

Validity

Perpetual with annual filing of managing body list.

Legal basis

Societies Registration Act 1860

Who needs it?

Non-profit associations, welfare societies, clubs and foundations.

Government fees

Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.

ItemAmountStatus
Society registrationTk 15,000Source: app.roc.gov.bd/psp/RJSC_FeesOfficial document — reconfirmChecked 30 Sept 2026
Name clearanceTk 500 per nameSource: app.roc.gov.bd/psp/RJSC_FeesOfficial document — reconfirmChecked 30 Sept 2026

Required documents

Standard

  • Name clearance
  • Memorandum of Association of the society
  • Rules and regulations (constitution)
  • List of managing committee members with NID
  • Office address proof

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Apply for name clearance.

  2. 2

    Draft the memorandum and rules.

  3. 3

    File with RJSC and pay the fee.

  4. 4

    Receive the registration certificate.

Frequently asked questions

Can a society receive foreign donations?

Only after registration with the NGO Affairs Bureau.

Legal basis & official sources

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

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এনজিও নিবন্ধন

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⏱ 7–60 days per the Citizen's Charter

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