Trust Registration in India

Complete Trust Registration — Public and Private Trust Registration Under Trust Acts

A trust is a legal arrangement where one person (the settlor) transfers assets to trustees to hold and manage for specified beneficiaries. In India, trusts can be registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1882 (private trusts) or the relevant state Public Trusts Act (public/charitable trusts). Trust registration provides legal recognition, enables tax exemptions after 12A/80G registration, protects trust assets, and establishes clear governance. Casela Advisors provides comprehensive trust registration services — from trust deed drafting through registration, 12A/80G registration, and ongoing compliance management.

Our Services

Trust Deed Drafting

Comprehensive trust deed covering: trust name, registered office, objects, settlor and trustee details, beneficiary identification, corpus contribution, trustee powers and duties, investment guidelines, succession provisions, and dissolution clauses.

Trust Registration

Registration of the trust deed with the Sub-Registrar (private trusts) or Charity Commissioner/Sub-Registrar (public trusts) — obtaining the registered trust deed and trust registration certificate.

12A Registration

Application for 12A registration with the Income Tax Department — enabling the trust's income to be exempt from tax to the extent applied to charitable or religious objects.

80G Registration

Application for 80G registration — enabling donors to claim 50% deduction on donations to the trust under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

PAN and Bank Account

Obtaining PAN for the trust (separate from trustees' personal PANs) and assisting with opening a bank account in the trust's name — enabling the trust to operate independently.

Annual Compliance

Annual trust compliance — Form 10B/10BB audit report, ITR-7 income tax return, Charity Commissioner annual accounts submission, and maintenance of trustee meeting minutes.

Key Benefits

Legal recognition and protection of trust assets
Eligibility for income tax exemption under Section 11/12 after 12A
80G registration enables donors to claim tax deductions
Clear governance framework prevents trustee disputes
Ability to receive donations, hold property, and enter contracts in trust's name

Why Choose Us?

Deep expertise in trust law and charitable trust registration across states
Comprehensive trust deed drafting covering all required provisions
Simultaneous filing for 12A and 80G to minimise turnaround time
Experience with both public charitable trusts and private family trusts
Ongoing compliance support after registration

Who We Help

Families establishing private family trusts for wealth management
NGOs and social welfare organisations needing legal status
Religious organisations and temples seeking formal registration
Educational and healthcare institutions set up as trusts
Corporate CSR foundations established as public charitable trusts

Ready to Register Your Trust? We Handle Everything.

Trust deed drafting, registration, 12A/80G registration, PAN, and annual compliance — complete trust registration services.