Trust Registration is the legal process of formally constituting a Trust in India — a structure where a Settlor transfers property or funds to one or more Trustees who hold and manage it for the benefit of identified beneficiaries or for a specified charitable / religious purpose. Whether you’re setting up a public charitable trust to run a school, hospital, NGO, or religious institution, or a private family trust for succession planning and asset protection, formal registration gives your Trust legal recognition, tax benefits, and credibility with donors, regulators, and banks.
In India, Trusts are governed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (for private trusts) and by state-specific Public Trust Acts such as the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, along with the Income Tax Act, 1961 for tax registrations like 12A / 12AB and 80G. A Trust Deed is the foundational document — it must be carefully drafted to define the Trust’s objects, trustees’ powers, beneficiaries, mode of succession, and dissolution clauses. Once registered with the Sub-Registrar on appropriately stamped paper, the Trust becomes a legally recognised entity.
We offer end-to-end Trust Registration services — from structuring and drafting the Trust Deed, stamp duty advisory, registration with the Sub-Registrar or Charity Commissioner, PAN allotment, 12AB and 80G registration under the Income Tax Act, FCRA registration where foreign contributions are expected, and ongoing compliance including audit, annual returns, and CSR / Darpan registrations — so your Trust is established cleanly, enjoys full tax benefits, and runs in full compliance with the law.
Created for charitable, educational, medical, or religious purposes benefitting the general public or a section of the public.
Created for specific beneficiaries — typically family members — used for succession planning and asset protection.
The person who creates the Trust by transferring property or funds to the Trustees, and defines the objects and rules in the Trust Deed.
Persons who hold, manage, and administer the trust property in line with the Trust Deed and for the benefit of beneficiaries.
Individuals or classes of persons — or the public at large in case of charitable trusts — for whose benefit the Trust operates.
Choice between Public / Private Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company based on your objectives.
Customized Trust Deed covering objects, trustees, powers, succession, dissolution, and compliance clauses.
Stamp duty advisory and registration of the Trust Deed with the Sub-Registrar or Charity Commissioner.
Application and allotment of PAN and TAN for the Trust for tax compliance and banking.
Filing Form 10A / 10AB for Income Tax exemption and donor deduction under Sections 12AB & 80G.
FCRA registration / prior permission where the Trust plans to receive foreign contributions.
NITI Aayog Darpan ID, CSR-1 filing, and CSR eligibility positioning for corporate donors.
Audit, income tax returns, Form 10B / 10BB, FCRA returns, state charity filings, and trustee meetings.
Simplest and oldest form — governed by state Trust Act, irrevocable, and suited for focused charitable missions.
Governed by Societies Registration Act, 1860 — membership-based structure, ideal for cultural, scientific, and educational bodies.
Non-profit company under the Companies Act, 2013 — highest governance, preferred for scale and corporate / CSR funding.
Private Trust for UHNI succession planning, asset protection, and structured wealth transfer across generations.
Trust for religious worship, temple administration, and religious charitable activities — specific state law applies.
Trust established to run schools, colleges, and other educational institutions with 10(23C) benefits where eligible.
Launching a non-profit to run charitable, social welfare, or community development activities.
Setting up a trust to run schools, colleges, coaching centres, or skill development programmes.
Establishing hospitals, clinics, or health camps through a charitable medical trust.
Managing temples, religious worship, pilgrimages, and religious charitable activities.
UHNI and HNI families structuring private trusts for succession, asset protection, and privacy.
Creating a trust to receive CSR funds from corporates and execute CSR projects on the ground.
Receiving foreign contributions legally under FCRA for charitable or social purposes.
Donors seeking 80G-eligible platforms to make tax-deductible charitable contributions.
Understanding objectives & choosing Trust vs Society vs Section 8 Company.
Preparation of the Trust Deed, objects, trustee powers, and succession clauses.
Stamp duty, execution, and registration with Sub-Registrar / Charity Commissioner.
PAN, TAN, 12AB, 80G, FCRA, CSR-1, Darpan, and GST where applicable.
Audit, ITR, Form 10B / 10BB, state filings, and trustee meeting governance.
Partner with our specialists for end-to-end Trust Registration — Trust Deed drafting, Sub-Registrar registration, 12AB, 80G, FCRA, and ongoing annual compliance — all under one roof.
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