Society Formation & Regulatory Compliance
A society is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and is generally formed for educational, charitable, literary, or cultural purposes.
Society registration requires:
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Memorandum of Association
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Rules & Regulations document
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List of governing body members
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Address proof of registered office
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Registration with Registrar of Societies
Post-registration obligations include:
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Maintenance of minutes and records
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Annual list filing with registrar
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Financial statement preparation
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Income tax compliance
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Statutory audit (where applicable)
Audit of society ensures transparency in fund utilization and adherence to its stated objectives.
Structured compliance supports regulatory credibility and institutional integrity.