Document formats for Society registration

[FCA Chandrasekaran Ramadurai]

For registering a society in India, you'll need documents like the Memorandum of Association (MoA), Rules and Regulations, a list of members, and proof of address and identity for the governing body, all attested and signed as required by the Societies Registration Act, 1860. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Here's a breakdown of the key documents and their purpose:

1. Memorandum of Association (MoA): [1, 5, 6]

• Purpose: This is a foundational document outlining the society's name, objectives, registered office address, and details of the governing body.
• Format:
  • Name of the society
  • Registered office address
  • Aims and objectives
  • Details of the governing body (names, addresses, occupations, and designations)
  • A statement that all income and property of the society will be used solely for the promotion of its aims and objects
  
  
• Example: The name of the society shall be "_____________________________" which shall be registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. [1, 5, 6]

2. Rules and Regulations: [2, 2, 3, 3, 7, 7]

• Purpose: These documents outline the internal workings of the society, including membership, elections, meetings, and financial procedures.
• Format:
  • Membership rules
  • Election procedures
  • Meeting protocols
  • Financial management guidelines
  
  
• Example: A copy of the rules and regulations of the society, certified to be a correct copy by not less than three of the members of the governing body, shall be filed with the memorandum of association. [2, 2, 3, 3, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]

3. List of Members: [2, 6]

• Purpose: This document lists the names, addresses, and other relevant details of all members of the society.
• Format:
  • Name of each member
  • Address of each member
  • Other relevant details (e.g., occupation, designation) [2, 6]
  
  

4. Proof of Address and Identity of Governing Body: [2, 6, 13]

• Purpose: This document verifies the identity and address of the individuals responsible for managing the society.
• Format:
  • Copy of PAN card
  • Copy of residence proof (e.g., utility bill, passport)
  • Passport size photographs [2, 6, 13]
  
  

5. Other Important Documents: [2, 14]

• Covering Letter: A letter outlining the purpose and objective of forming the society, signed by all founding members. [2, 14]
• Affidavit: An affidavit from the president stating that none of the office bearers are blood relatives. [15]
• Proceedings of the first meeting: Documentation of the first meeting held to form the society. [3, 13]
• Acknowledgement containing the reference number: IndiaFilings states that this is necessary for society registration in Telangana. [13]

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[1] http://uprfsc.gov.in/PDF_files/Model_society_Byelodge_template.pdf

[2] https://cleartax.in/s/society-registration-india-documents-required

[3] https://societyreg.karnataka.gov.in/Home/PreRegister

[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Societies_Registration_Act,_1860

[5] https://zotax.nic.in/files/F&S/Specimen%20Societies%20MOA.pdf

[6] https://www.professionalutilities.com/blogs/documents-required-for-society-registration.php

[7] https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1694789/

[8] https://ngoregistration.in/faqs/

[9] https://shreebalajiconstruction.com/society-registration-act/

[10] http://helpcenter.spendesk.com/en/articles/8813276-kyc-for-associations-required-document-and-process

[11] https://www.taxwink.com/blog/society-vs-trust-registration-in-india

[12] https://www.sobha.com/blog/apartment-owners-association-aoa/

[13] https://www.indiafilings.com/learn/society-registration-in-telangana/

[14] https://ngofeed.com/blog/how-to-start-a-society/

[15] https://mahtta.co.in/society-registration/

[-] https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1694789/

[-] https://industries.delhi.gov.in/industries/registration-act