The Classic Partners LLP

Trust Registration in India

Trust registration in India for private and public trusts under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 and the applicable Public Trusts Act. We draft the trust deed, register it with the sub-registrar or Charity Commissioner, and obtain 12A and 80G so your trust is legally valid and tax-efficient.

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What is Trust Registration?

Trust registration is the process of legally creating a trust by executing a trust deed and registering it with the appropriate authority. A trust is an arrangement where a settlor transfers property to trustees to hold and manage for the benefit of beneficiaries or for a charitable purpose.

Trusts in India are broadly of two kinds. A private trust benefits specific persons or a family and is governed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, while a public charitable trust serves the public at large and is governed by the relevant state Public Trusts Act. We help you choose the right type and complete the registration end to end.

Who Should Register a Trust?

Families setting up a trust for succession, estate planning or asset protection.
Founders creating a charitable or religious trust for public benefit.
Donors and philanthropists who want a structured giving vehicle.
Trusts seeking 12A and 80G to make donations tax-deductible.
Organisations comparing a trust with a Section 8 Company.

Our Trust Registration Services

Trust Deed Drafting

Customised deed covering objects, trustees, powers and succession.

Registration

Registration with the sub-registrar or Charity Commissioner.

12A & 80G

Income-tax registrations so the trust's income is exempt and donations deductible.

PAN & Bank Setup

Trust PAN and assistance opening a bank account.

Accounting & Audit

Book-keeping and trust audit support each year.

Advisory

Guidance on trustee duties, governance and fund utilisation.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Both private and public trusts handled by experienced professionals.
End-to-end setup — deed, registration, 12A and 80G together.
Ongoing compliance including the annual trust audit and filings.
Clear advice on whether a trust or Section 8 Company fits you best.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a trust registered in India?

A trust is registered by executing a trust deed on stamp paper and registering it with the relevant authority, the sub-registrar for most trusts and the Charity Commissioner for public trusts in states that require it.

What is the difference between a private and a public trust?

A private trust benefits specific individuals or a family and is governed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, while a public trust serves the public or a charitable purpose and is governed by the applicable state Public Trusts Act.

How many trustees are required to register a trust?

A trust generally requires a settlor and at least two trustees. There is no fixed upper limit, and the trust deed sets out how trustees are appointed, removed and replaced.

What documents are needed for trust registration?

You typically need the trust deed, identity and address proof of the settlor and trustees, photographs, proof of the registered office address, and a No Objection Certificate from the property owner where applicable.

Do trusts need 12A and 80G registration?

12A registration exempts the trust's income from tax and 80G makes donations tax-deductible for donors. Both are strongly recommended for charitable trusts and we arrange them along with registration.

Does a registered trust need an annual audit?

A public trust whose income crosses the prescribed limit must have its accounts audited each year and reported to the Charity Commissioner, and trusts claiming income-tax exemption also need an audit report.

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