Trust Registration

Register Your Charitable Trust Legally — Compliant, Credible, Tax-Exempt

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What is a Trust?

A Trust is a legal arrangement in which one party (the Settlor or Author) transfers property or assets to another party (the Trustee) to hold and manage for the benefit of identified beneficiaries or for a charitable purpose. In India, trusts are primarily governed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (for private trusts) and various state-level Public Trusts.

There are two broad categories: (a) Private Trusts — created for the benefit of specific, identified beneficiaries; and (b) Public Charitable Trusts — created for the benefit of the general public or an identifiable section thereof for education, poverty relief, medical relief, religion, knowledge, or general public utility.

A Trust requires a minimum of two trustees, a Trust Deed, and registration with the Sub-Registrar and/or Charity Commissioner where applicable. After obtaining 12A and 80G registration, eligible trusts receive tax exemptions and donors receive deduction benefits.

Why Choose Trust Structure?

✦ Charitable Purpose Protected

✦ 12A & 80G Tax Exemptions

✦ FCRA & CSR Funding Ready

Types of Trusts We Register

Public Charitable Trust

  • Educational trusts
  • Medical trusts
  • Religious trusts
  • Social welfare trusts
  • Environmental trusts

Private Trust

  • Family trusts
  • Discretionary trusts
  • Specific / Determinate trusts
  • HUF trusts

Other Structures

  • Waqf charitable trust
  • Waqf advisory & liaison

Who Should Register a Trust?

✔ NGO Founders
✔ Families for Succession
✔ Educational Institutions
✔ Healthcare Non-Profits
✔ Religious Bodies
✔ Corporate CSR Arms
✔ FCRA Applicants
✔ Property-Holding Trusts

Registration Process & Timeline

Step 1: Consultation & Structure Advisory
1–2 days
Step 2: Trust Deed Drafting
3–5 days
Step 3: Stamp Paper & Execution
1–2 days
Step 4: Sub-Registrar Registration
1–3 days
Step 5: Charity Commissioner Registration
30–90 days
Step 6: PAN & Bank Account
5–7 days
Step 7: 12A & 80G Registration
30–90 days

Documents Required

Settlor

PAN, Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID, address proof, photograph, trust corpus/property details.

Trustees

PAN, ID proof, address proof, photograph, consent letter.

Trust Office

Address proof, rent agreement/NOC, signed Trust Deed.

12A / 80G

Registered Trust Deed, PAN, bank details, statements, activity report (if existing).

Pricing Plans

PRIVATE TRUST — Family / estate / succession trust

₹6,999

Ideal for: Families for estate planning, HUF succession, private wealth trusts

✓ Trust Deed drafting (private trust format)
✓ Notarisation advisory
✓ Sub-Registrar registration
✓ PAN application
✓ Bank account advisory

VITTAX Fee: ₹6,999 | Govt. Fees at actuals

PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST — NGO / educational / medical trust

₹12,999

Ideal for: NGO founders, educational institutions, medical trusts

✓ Trust Deed drafting
✓ Sub-Registrar registration
✓ PAN + bank advisory
✓ Compliance calendar
✓ 12A / 80G advisory

VITTAX Fee: ₹12,999 | Govt. Fees at actuals

COMPLETE NGO TRUST PACKAGE

₹24,999

Ideal for: Complete donor-ready NGO setup

✓ Trust Deed drafting
✓ Sub-Registrar registration
✓ Charity Commissioner registration
✓ PAN + bank account
✓ 12A registration
✓ 80G registration
✓ Udyam / DPIIT advisory
✓ FCRA eligibility advisory
✓ 1-year compliance calendar

VITTAX Fee: ₹24,999 | Govt. Fees at actuals

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Trust vs Society vs Section 8 Company?

A: All are valid non-profit structures with different governance models and registration authorities.

Q: Is Charity Commissioner registration always required?

A: Depends on state laws. Some states require it in addition to Sub-Registrar registration.

Q: Can a Trust own immovable property?

A: Yes, a registered Trust can own land/buildings in its own name subject to proper conveyance.

Q: What is 12A registration?

A: It provides income tax exemption for eligible trusts/NGOs.

Q: What is 80G registration?

A: It allows eligible donors to claim deduction benefits on donations.

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