Charitable Trust Registration and Compliance in India

Expert Charitable Trust Formation — Registration, 12A/80G, and Annual Compliance

A charitable trust is a public trust created for the benefit of the general public for objects such as relief of poverty, education, medical relief, advancement of religion, or other charitable purposes. Charitable trusts enjoy significant tax benefits — income applied to charitable objects is exempt from income tax after 12A registration, and donors can claim 50% deduction after 80G registration. Casela Advisors provides complete charitable trust formation and compliance services.

Our Services

Charitable Trust Deed Drafting

Drafting the charitable trust deed with comprehensive charitable objects, governance provisions, trustee powers, investment guidelines, accounting requirements, and dissolution clause meeting all regulatory requirements for 12A/80G registration.

Trust Registration with Charity Commissioner

Registration with the Charity Commissioner (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan) or Sub-Registrar (other states) — obtaining the trust registration certificate and trust number.

12A Registration

Application for 12A registration under Section 12A/12AA/12AB of the Income Tax Act — enabling trust income to be exempt from income tax to the extent applied to charitable objects.

80G Registration

Application for 80G registration enabling donors to claim 50% deduction on donations — critical for attracting large corporate and individual donors to the trust.

FCRA Registration

Advisory and assistance with FCRA registration for trusts planning to receive foreign contributions or donations from overseas sources.

Annual Statutory Compliance

Form 10B/10BB audit report, ITR-7 income tax return, Charity Commissioner annual accounts submission, trustee meeting minutes, and renewal of 12A and 80G registrations.

Key Benefits

Tax exemption on trust income applied to charitable objects (after 12A)
Donors can claim 50% deduction on donations (after 80G)
Legal entity status — can own property, enter contracts, receive donations
Eligibility for government grants and CSR funding from companies
Strong governance framework builds donor and public confidence

Why Choose Us?

Comprehensive trust deed drafting satisfying 12A/80G registration requirements
Simultaneous handling of trust registration, 12A, and 80G applications
Deep knowledge of Charity Commissioner requirements across states
Experience with FCRA registration for trusts receiving foreign contributions
Ongoing annual compliance management after registration

Who We Help

NGOs and welfare organisations seeking legal trust status
Educational institutions, schools, and scholarship funds
Healthcare trusts, hospitals, and medical relief organisations
Religious organisations and temple trusts
CSR foundations set up by companies as public charitable trusts

Ready to Register Your Charitable Trust?

Trust deed drafting, Charity Commissioner registration, 12A/80G, FCRA, and annual compliance — complete charitable trust services.