Key Benefits
Why Choose This Structure?
Tax Exemption
Donors get 80G deduction on contributions. Trust income eligible for 12A tax exemption.
Government Grants
Registered trusts and societies are eligible to apply for government and CSR funding.
Asset Protection
Trust property is legally protected and managed by trustees for beneficiaries.
Credibility & Trust
Legal registration increases public trust and enables formal agreements and MoUs.
Eligibility
Who Can Register?
- Minimum 2 trustees / members for a Trust (3 for a Society)
- Must have a charitable, educational, or social objective
- A registered address in the state of registration
- Trust Deed or Memorandum of Association (MoA) & Rules required
- Indian citizens or registered entities can be trustees
- No minimum capital requirement
Process
How It Works
- 1Draft Trust Deed / MoAPrepare governing document defining objectives, trustees, and rules.
- 2NotarisationGet the Trust Deed notarised or execute on stamp paper as required by state.
- 3Registration ApplicationSubmit to the Sub-Registrar (Trust) or Registrar of Societies with required docs.
- 4Certificate IssuedReceive Registration Certificate and official registration number.
- 5Apply for 12A & 80GFile with Income Tax Department for tax exemption certificates.