Registered societies are generally self-governing. A society has to abide by the rules of its constitution and the prevailing laws in Singapore. Obligations under the Societies Act include the following:

• Maintain proper accounts and records of the transactions and affairs of the society for a period of at least 5 years;

• Submit an Annual Return and its audited statement of accounts to the ROS annually;

• Apply to change its name, registered address and rules;

• Apply to use any flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia;

• Submit an audited statement of accounts (income and expenditure and balance-sheet) within 60 days of the conclusion of any fund-raising appeal;

• Submit a certificate upon its voluntary dissolution.

The above submissions / applications can be sent to ROS via the ROS eServices.