Society Registration

Society registration aims to address modern issues in politics, literature, arts, and science. Smartcorp, a prominent legal service provider, offers expert guidance. Different states in India have their own authorities overseeing society registrations, granting legal status to conduct social activities. The Society's management, known as the Governing Body, comprises its members, transitioning leadership through elections.

Online Society registration involves two or more individuals uniting for social causes, aiding those in need due to hunger, disease, or poverty. Societies provide essential aid to orphans, including food, shelter, and medical assistance. Annual Meetings follow the Society Act's guidelines. Online Society registrations operate with limited legal status and minimal regulations. Membership transfer isn't permitted, and new members must adhere to the Society Registration Act of 1860 for admission.

Documents required for Society Registration

To get online society registration, you'll need:

• Memorandum of Association copy.
• A comprehensive list of members, including names, addresses, phone numbers, etc.
• Residential address proof for all members.
• Identity proof for all members.
• Society's registered address proof, like house tax receipt or rent receipt.
• If the property is rented, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landlord is necessary.

Benefits of Society registration

• After Society registration becomes an independent legal entity.
• A registered society can handle property transactions like leasing, selling, buying, or renting under its name.
• Societies can pool funds for social causes.
• Members of the society aren't personally responsible for the society's debts or obligations.
• The Income Tax Act offers several benefits to registered societies.

Features of Society Registration

• Under the Society Registration Act 1975, a society needs at least 7 members for recognition during registration.
• A minimum of Rs. 10,000/- is necessary for society registration.
• As per the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, an association managing an apartment requires 5 registered members.
• The Society's Executive Committee, managing its affairs, comprises 3 members.
• Societies should register within 3 months of formation.
• Society Registration online can be done by a committee member or someone authorized for the process.