Society Registration In India
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How to get the Society Registered?
It is very easy and simple to register a Society Registration with the below mentioned steps.
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What is Society Registration?
A society is a kind of association of particular individuals combined
using a mutual accord to deliberate, govern, and act cooperatively for
some cooperative purpose. Societies are generally registered for the
furtherance of charitable activities like sports, culture, religion, art,
education, etc.
Society Registration under the Society Registration Act in India frame defined procedures for the welfare of society registration and operation. This act was executed with the motive of augmenting the legal stipulations of society registration for the advancement of literature, science, fine arts, or distribution of awareness for bountiful purposes.
The Society Registration Act, 1860 has been welcomed by the different state governments without or with additional amendments.
Society Registration under the Society Registration Act in India frame defined procedures for the welfare of society registration and operation. This act was executed with the motive of augmenting the legal stipulations of society registration for the advancement of literature, science, fine arts, or distribution of awareness for bountiful purposes.
The Society Registration Act, 1860 has been welcomed by the different state governments without or with additional amendments.
Who is eligible for Co-operative Society Registration Online?
Registered Societies are equivalent to a partnership firm. Furthermore,
these societies enjoy distinct merits from that of an unregistered
organization. There should be at least 7 members or more to create a
community. The given list shows the members who are allowed to enroll
in the Memorandum of Society:-
Partnership firm
Registered society
Foreigners
Limited company
Minors not eligible
Foreign companies
Indian companies
Other registered companies
What is the purpose of Society Registration Online?
Societies are managed for the promotion of science, literature, or fine arts
and the diffusion of useful political/knowledge education or charitable
purposes. Section 20 of the principal Act signifies the following purposes
for which society registration can be done under the Act
Endorsement of Science
Societies recognized at the General Presidencies of India
Funding for charitable assistance
Dissemination of political education
Public museum and galleries of paintings
What is the procedure for Society Registration?
The procedure for Society Registration under the society Registration Act
includes the following:-
Step 1:- Selection of a Name
The name of the society will be distinct and not similar to the certified
society as per the guidelines of the Indian Society Act. The name will
be commonly agreed and admitted by all the members of society. No
title will be excluded under statutory provisions of any act nor will be
violating a requirement of any law.
Step 2:- Drafting of the Deed
After selecting the title, the society will have a memorandum of
association that outlines the rules and regulations to be cohered by the
society and its members. The protocol will be signed and attested by
the members along with the witness by oath commissioner, first-class
magistrate, and notary with their stamp and complete address.
Step 3:- Society Registered
Apply accompanying with the following-stated documents(Two
copies of each document) to the Registrar of the society of the
associated state with the authority for society registration. Authority
will sign the first copy as a confirmation and will return the second
copy to the applicant on permission. After getting the receipt of the
request, the Registrar will examine the demand for its accuracy and
on support will allot the Certificate of Registration by designating the
registration number on it.
What is the significance of Society Registration?
Society is an institution of persons who come together on purpose and
co-operated on common consent to obtain a universal purpose. Society
Registration Act 1860 rules the policies of action of a society registered
in India. Members of the community will preserve the mutual
thoughtfulness and follow the guidelines of this Act to keep up the
harmony to increase and add to the social sake.
What are the mandatory documents required for Register a Society in India?
- PAN Card – The PAN Card of all the members of the proposed society has to be submitted along with the application
- The residence proof, Bank statement, Aadhaar Card, Utility Bill, driving license, passport.
- Memorandum of Association which has to be prepared that may contain the following information and clauses:-
The details of the members who are forming the society
It will contain the address of the registered office of the society
The objective and work of the society for which it is being formed.
- Bye-laws:- The Bye-laws of the society are reviewed as the constitution of the society and it restrains the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Committee members which include its President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, and Treasurer. It also defines the qualification of the members, term and termination, eligibility, and all other processes for the functioning of the society as mentioned in the Bye-laws.
What are the benefits of Co-operative Society Registration Online?
There are lots of benefits that can be enjoyed by doing registration of
society which are as follow:-
It can get delegation and regards under the Income Tax Act
Each certified society acquire legal status
Registered society can legitimately open its current account
Members of the registered society are constitutionally bounce to the same range as if they had signed the Memorandum
A certified society can sue or sued
Certified society gets the legal status that is essential for statutory vesting of the wealth of society.
How much is the applicability of Tax exemption?
It is a normal notion that society does not require to pay tax as they work
for the welfare of the public at large. But this is completely not true. A
society, like other legal entities, is liable to pay tax. In order to be
exempted from tax, society is required to attain a certificate for the said
exemptions such as Section 12A, 80G, etc. From the income tax
authorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A. Society can have any number of members. There is no prescribed limit
according to the Societies Registration Act. Hence, the minimum number
of employees can be 7 members.
A. General Body of a society consisting of all the members who have
subscribed to the memorandum of the organization.
A. No, members of society are not authorized to profit earned by the
organization in any form.
A. Yes, a government servant is eligible to become a trustee in an Indian
trust
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