The Classic Partners LLP

Registered Charitable Trust Services

Registered charitable trust services in India — formal registration, 12A and 80G, and ongoing compliance. We help you convert your charitable trust into a fully registered, recognised and tax-exempt entity that donors, banks, grant-makers and authorities trust.

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What is a Registered Charitable Trust?

A registered charitable trust is a charitable trust whose trust deed has been formally registered with the appropriate authority and which holds the income-tax registrations needed to operate as a recognised non-profit. Registration gives the trust legal standing, credibility and access to tax benefits.

Beyond the basic deed, a registered charitable trust typically holds 12A registration for income-tax exemption and 80G registration so donors can claim deductions, and where applicable FCRA registration for foreign donations. We complete the full registration and keep it compliant year after year.

Who Needs a Registered Charitable Trust?

Charitable trusts that want legal recognition and credibility.
Trusts applying for CSR funding, government grants or institutional donations.
Organisations that need 12A and 80G to attract tax-deductible donations.
Trusts opening bank accounts and entering into formal contracts.
Existing unregistered trusts seeking to formalise their status.

Our Registered Charitable Trust Services

Trust Registration

Registration of the trust deed with the Charity Commissioner or sub-registrar.

12A Registration

Income-tax registration for exemption of the trust's income.

80G Registration

Registration so donors can claim deductions on their donations.

FCRA Support

Guidance and application support for foreign contributions.

Annual Compliance

Trust audit, income-tax returns and Charity Commissioner filings.

Renewals & Re-registration

Timely renewal of 12A/80G registrations to retain benefits.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Complete registration — deed, 12A, 80G and FCRA in one place.
Recognition-ready structure for donors, banks and grant-makers.
Renewal tracking so your registrations never lapse.
Ongoing audit and filing support every financial year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should a charitable trust be registered?

Registration gives a charitable trust legal recognition, the ability to open bank accounts and enter contracts, and access to tax registrations such as 12A and 80G that exempt income and allow donors to claim deductions.

What registrations does a charitable trust need?

A charitable trust typically needs registration of its trust deed, 12A registration for income-tax exemption, 80G registration for donor deductions, and FCRA registration where it receives foreign contributions.

Do 12A and 80G registrations need to be renewed?

Yes. Under the current rules, 12A and 80G registrations are granted for a defined period and must be renewed within the prescribed time to continue enjoying exemption and donor deduction benefits.

Can an unregistered trust be registered later?

Yes. An existing unregistered charitable trust can be formalised by registering its trust deed and then applying for 12A, 80G and other registrations. We assist with the full process.

What ongoing compliance applies to a registered charitable trust?

A registered charitable trust must maintain books of account, complete an annual audit where required, file income-tax returns, submit filings to the Charity Commissioner, and renew its registrations on time.

Does a registered charitable trust need an annual audit?

Yes. Where income crosses the prescribed limit, the trust must be audited each year and reported to the Charity Commissioner, and an audit report is also required to retain income-tax exemption.

Ready to register and formalise your Charitable Trust?

Make your trust fully recognised, tax-exempt and donor-ready.