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Annual Compliance for Society

Annual compliance for a society means the set of rules and tasks that a registered society must follow every year. These are legal requirements that help ensure the society runs properly, stays transp

✓Holding regular meetings (like theAnnual General Meeting)
✓Preparing and auditing financial statements
✓Filing important documents with the Registrar of Societies
✓Submitting the income tax return, if applicable
✓Legal Validity and Recognition:Regular compliance maintains your societys legal status and prevents its registration from being revoked.

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What is Annual Compliance for a Society?

Annual compliance for a society means the set of rules and tasks that a registered society must follow every year. These are legal requirements that help ensure the society runs properly, stays transparent with its finances, and follows the purpose for which it was formed.

Following these rules every year ensures good management and smooth functioning of the society.

Following annual compliance for your society is crucial for several reasons:

Holding regular meetings (like theAnnual General Meeting)
Preparing and auditing financial statements
Filing important documents with the Registrar of Societies
Submitting the income tax return, if applicable
Legal Validity and Recognition:Regular compliance maintains your societys legal status and prevents its registration from being revoked.
Transparency and Accountability:It ensures that the societys activities and finances are transparent to its members, the authorities, and the public.
Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

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All registered entities requiring compliance services

Paperwork

Documents Required

✓Balance Sheet
✓Income & Expenditure Statement
✓Receipts & Payments Account
✓Notes to Accounts detailing important financial assumptions and clarifications
✓AGM Notice detailing date, time, and agenda
✓Minutes of the Meeting capturing key discussions and decisions such as adoption of financials, reappointment of auditors, or elections of office bearers
✓Full names
✓Residential addresses
✓PAN numbers
✓Occupation
✓Designation (President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.)
✓GST Registration Certificate
✓Monthly or quarterly GST returns filed during the financial year
✓Copies of TDS payment challans
✓TDS returns filed for the relevant period (Form 24Q, 26Q, etc.)
✓Annual Activity Report with a summary of key initiatives and achievements.
✓Income Tax Return Acknowledgment.
✓FCRA Documentation (if receiving foreign donations).
✓Utilization Certificates (UCs) for grants or funds received.
✓Resolutions passed by the governing body, along with signed copies of board resolutions.
✓Property or Lease Documents (if applicable).
✓Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)for online filings.
✓Acknowledgment of Receipts of Previous Year’s Filings.
✓Updated Member Register.
✓Non-Profit Declaration (if applicable).
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Filing

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Pricing

Fees & Charges

Fee ComponentAmount
For small or medium-sized housing societies, annual compliance costs generally range from ₹15,000 to ₹50,000.Contact for pricing
Larger or more complex societies, such as those managing schools, hospitals, or foreign funds, may incur compliance costs exceeding ₹1 lakh.Contact for pricing
Government Fees:Nominal fees for filing documents with the Registrar of Societies (e.g., ₹500 - ₹2,000, depending on the state).No direct filing fees for Income Tax Returns, but penalties apply for late filing.GST late filing fees, if applicable (₹50 to ₹200 per day, depending on the type of return and taxpayer status).Contact for pricing
Nominal fees for filing documents with the Registrar of Societies (e.g., ₹500 - ₹2,000, depending on the state).Contact for pricing
No direct filing fees for Income Tax Returns, but penalties apply for late filing.Contact for pricing
GST late filing fees, if applicable (₹50 to ₹200 per day, depending on the type of return and taxpayer status).Contact for pricing
Auditor Fees:Charges for the statutory audit of the societys accounts. These depend on the volume of transactions, the complexity of accounts, and the auditors experience. For a medium-sized society, audit fees could range from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 or more.Contact for pricing
Professional Charges:Fees for consultants or lawyers who assist with compliance, drafting resolutions, preparing documents, or providing advisory services. This might include:Bookkeeping and accounting services.Preparation and filing of annual returns with the Registrar.GST return preparation and filing.TDS compliance.Advisory on specific legal or procedural matters.Contact for pricing
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Common Questions

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Yes, annual filing is mandatory for all societies registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, or respective state laws. Societies must submit audited financials, a list of governing members, and an activity report annually to the Registrar of Societies. Non-compliance can lead to penalties or even cancellation of registration.
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