Society Registration

The person who signed the list of members and paid the amount of subscription as per the rules and regulations of society will be considered as member.

Minimum seven people are required to form a society.

Main purpose to form a society is social welfare like promotion of education, health, employment in society etc. Society registration will be treated as NGO under the societies registration act, 1860.

The society can do all the acts of trusts. There is no requirement to convert the society into a trust.

Societies are similar in character to trusts, although there a few essential differences. When we talk about membership, only 2 people will be allowed to form a trust whereas in society, minimum 7 members are required.

Yes, there are the following rights available to the members of society: • They are entitled to vote • They have the right to receive the notice of every meeting • They have the right to receive a copy of bye-laws • They have the right to receive financial statements • They have the right to attend general meetings of societies

No, members of society are not entitled to profit incurred by the organisation in any form.

Quorum’ implies the minimum number of members who must be present in the meeting to make the proceedings of the conference valid.

General Body of a society comprises of all the members who have subscribed to the memorandum of the organisation.

Memorandum can be reformed by approval in an extraordinary General Body Meeting called for the purpose after giving due notice. By permission, another extraordinary General Body Meeting called after 30 days.

A society is a group of individuals associated for promoting charitable, cultural, or literary objectives, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

At least seven members are required for society registration. In case of a national-level society, at least eight members from different states are required.

A society is managed by its governing body or managing committee, elected by its members.

Yes, a registered society can own, manage, and transfer property in its own name.

Registration is not mandatory, but without it, the society cannot avail legal recognition, own property, or receive grants.

Yes, foreign nationals can become members, but additional approvals may be required if the society plans to receive foreign contributions.

There is no minimum capital requirement to register a society.

Typically 20–30 working days, depending on the Registrar’s office and document readiness.

The society must conduct annual general meetings, maintain proper accounts, and file annual returns with the Registrar.

Yes, but this requires legal approvals and restructuring under relevant laws.

The MOA defines the objectives and scope of the society, while the Rules & Regulations govern internal functioning and management.

No, they must apply separately for 12A and 80G registration with the Income Tax Department.

Yes, a society can be dissolved with the consent of members or by an order of the court, and its assets are transferred to another society.

Societies are governed by the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and corresponding state amendments.

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