The Classic Partners LLP

Registered Charitable Trust

End-to-end support to form and register a public charitable trust — trust deed drafting, Charity Commissioner registration, PAN, and 12A/80G approvals — so your trust is fully compliant and donor-ready from day one.

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What is a Registered Charitable Trust?

A registered charitable trust is a public trust formed for charitable or religious objects and registered with the Charity Commissioner under the applicable Public Trusts Act. Registration gives the trust legal recognition, a place on the Public Trust Register, and the ability to hold property and receive donations in its own name.

Once registered, a trust can apply for income-tax recognition under Section 12A/12AB and donor benefits under Section 80G. We handle formation and registration and then keep you compliant through ongoing Charity Commissioner submissions and the annual audit under the Trust Act.

Who Should Register a Charitable Trust?

Founders and settlors starting an NGO or philanthropic initiative.
Families setting up a structured giving or memorial trust.
Religious institutions formalising temple or community funds.
Groups running educational, medical or relief activities.
Companies channelling CSR activity through a dedicated trust.

Our Charitable Trust Registration Services

Trust Deed Drafting

Drafting a clear, compliant trust deed defining objects, trustees, powers and succession.

Charity Commissioner Registration

Filing the registration application and securing entry on the Public Trust Register.

PAN & TAN

Obtaining the trust’s PAN and TAN to enable banking and tax compliance.

12A & 80G Registration

Securing income-tax exemption and donor deduction approvals for the trust.

Annual Compliance

Ongoing accounts, audit and statutory filings after registration.

Trust Audit

Independent statutory audit of the trust’s books each financial year.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Specialised experience with charitable, religious and educational trusts.
End-to-end support — advisory, documentation, and filing handled under one roof.
Timely filing so you never miss a registration and approval deadline.
Transparent fees and a dedicated point of contact you can actually reach.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register a charitable trust?

You execute a trust deed on stamp paper, then file a registration application with the Charity Commissioner along with the required documents. We draft the deed and manage the application end to end.

How many trustees are needed to form a trust?

A public charitable trust generally needs at least two trustees, with no upper limit. The trust deed sets out how trustees are appointed and how they succeed each other.

What documents are required to register a trust?

Usually the trust deed, identity and address proof of trustees, proof of the registered office address, and passport-size photographs. We share a precise checklist based on your state.

How long does trust registration take?

Timelines vary by Charity Commissioner office, but registration commonly takes a few weeks from filing, subject to verification and any hearing. We follow up to keep it moving.

What is the difference between a trust, a society and a Section 8 company?

All three can pursue charitable objects, but they differ in formation, governance and regulator. A trust is governed by the Public Trusts Act and is often the simplest structure for charitable and religious purposes.

What tax benefits does a registered trust get?

With 12A/12AB recognition the trust’s income can be exempt when applied to its objects, and 80G approval lets donors claim a deduction. We secure and maintain both for you.

Ready to register your charitable trust?

From trust deed to 12A/80G, we set up your trust the right way.