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A Welfare Society is a voluntary association of individuals that comes together for charitable, religious, cultural, or social welfare activities. Unlike businesses, welfare societies do not operate for profit but rather to serve the public or a specific community.
Welfare Society Registration in India is governed by the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It allows a group of people to form a society for charitable, educational, religious, cultural, or other welfare activities
The society’s name must be unique and should not resemble any existing registered society or trademark.
1️⃣ Memorandum of Association (MoA) – Defines the society’s objectives and purpose.
2️⃣ Rules & Regulations – Governs internal management, decision-making, and dispute resolution.
3️⃣ Identity Proof of Members – Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID.
4️⃣ Address Proof of the Society’s Office – Rent agreement, utility bill, or NOC from the property owner.
5️⃣ Affidavit from the President/Secretary – Declaring that the society’s operations are lawful and in public interest.
✔ Legal Recognition – A registered society is a separate legal entity, meaning it can open bank accounts, own property, enter contracts, and receive donations legally.
✔ Tax Benefits – Welfare societies can apply for 12A & 80G exemptions, allowing donors to claim tax deductions.
✔ Government Support – Eligible for grants, funding, and subsidies from government agencies.
✔ Credibility & Trust – Public trusts and corporate sponsors are more willing to donate to registered societies.
✔ Limited Liability Protection – Members are not personally liable for the society’s debts or legal issues.
✔ Perpetual Succession – The society continues to exist even if members change over time.
✔ Easy Fundraising & CSR Support – Registered societies can receive foreign donations (FCRA license required) and corporate donations under CSR initiatives.
| Feature | Welfare Society | Trust | Section 8 Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governing Law | Societies Registration Act, 1860 | Indian Trusts Act, 1882 | Companies Act, 2013 |
| Minimum Members | 7 Members | 2 Trustees | 2 Directors |
| Tax Benefits | 12A & 80G Exemptions | 12A & 80G Exemptions | 12A & 80G Exemptions |
| Government Grants | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Compliance Burden | Moderate | Low | High |
| Best for | Social Work, Education, Welfare Activities | Charitable Work, Religious Trusts | Large-scale NGOs, International Funding |
A welfare society is a non-profit organization formed to promote charitable, educational, religious, cultural, and social welfare activities.
Welfare societies are registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or the respective State Societies Registration Acts.
A minimum of 7 members is required to register a society at the state level. For national-level registration, members from different states may be required.
Any group of individuals, including professionals, social activists, and citizens, can come together to form a welfare society.
Yes, a foreign national can be a member of an Indian welfare society, but additional approvals from regulatory authorities may be required.
No, a minimum of 7 members is required to register a society.
The registration process typically takes 30-45 days, depending on state regulations.
Yes, but all income must be used for welfare activities, not for individual profit.
Yes, but it must register under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
Only if the society provides paid services and its turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh per year.
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