Trust Registration establishing your trust with complete legal standing.
End-to-end trust registration services in Mumbai and across India — private trust deed drafting, public charitable trust registration, stamp duty, registration with the Sub-Registrar, 12A and 80G registration for charitable trusts, and post-registration compliance for families, philanthropists, and social welfare organisations.
A trust is a legal arrangement under which one party (the settlor or author of the trust) transfers property to another party (the trustee) to hold and manage for the benefit of a third party (the beneficiary). In India, private trusts are governed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, while public trusts — formed for charitable or religious purposes — are governed by state public trust legislation such as the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, in Maharashtra. A trust is a widely used vehicle for estate planning, asset protection, philanthropy, and management of family wealth across generations.
Trust registration in India depends on the nature of the trust. A private trust deed must be registered with the Sub-Registrar of Assurances under the Registration Act, 1908, if it involves immovable property or if the settlor intends it to be legally enforceable. A public charitable trust in Maharashtra must be registered with the Office of the Charity Commissioner under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act. Charitable trusts also apply for registration under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act for exemption of own income and under Section 80G to enable donors to claim tax deductions.
Our trust registration practice covers trust deed drafting for private and public trusts, stamp duty computation and payment, Sub-Registrar registration for private trusts, Charity Commissioner registration for public trusts in Maharashtra, 12A and 80G registration with the Income Tax Department, FCRA registration advisory for trusts receiving foreign donations, and post-registration compliance including annual accounts audit, income tax return filing, and ROC/Charity Commissioner annual reporting.
Our Trust Registration Services
Trust Deed Drafting
Private or public trust deed drafted with objects, trustee powers, beneficiary provisions, and succession clauses.
Stamp Duty Payment
State-specific stamp duty on the trust deed based on trust corpus value and property schedule.
Sub-Registrar Registration
Registration of private trust deed with the Sub-Registrar of Assurances under the Registration Act.
Charity Commissioner Registration
Public charitable trust registration with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner under the MPT Act.
12A Registration
Income Tax 12A registration for exemption of the charitable trust's own income from tax.
80G Registration
80G certification enabling donors to claim 50% or 100% income tax deduction on donations.
FCRA Advisory
Advisory on FCRA registration for trusts seeking to receive foreign donations and contributions.
Post-Registration Compliance
Annual accounts audit, income tax return, and Charity Commissioner annual report filing.
Our Trust Registration Workflow
Trust Structure Advisory
Advise on private vs public trust, trustee structure, objects, corpus, and succession provisions.
Deed Drafting
Draft the trust deed with all required clauses — settlor, trustees, beneficiaries, and objects.
Stamp & Registration
Pay stamp duty and register the deed with the Sub-Registrar or Charity Commissioner.
12A & 80G Filing
Apply for income tax exemption and donor deduction registrations.
Compliance Setup
Establish annual audit, income tax return, and regulatory reporting schedule.
Benefits of Registering a Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
A private trust is created for the benefit of specific identified beneficiaries — typically family members. A public trust is created for the benefit of an uncertain and fluctuating body of the public — for charitable, religious, or social purposes. Public trusts must register with the Charity Commissioner in Maharashtra.
Registration is compulsory if the trust involves immovable property. Even for movable property trusts, registration is strongly recommended for legal enforceability and for qualifying for 12A and 80G registrations.
Section 12A registration with the Income Tax Department exempts the charitable trust's income — donations, interest, rental income — from income tax, provided it is applied towards the charitable objects. It is mandatory for charitable trusts claiming tax exemption.
A trust can receive foreign donations only if it is registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA). FCRA registration is granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs after at least 3 years of operation with a defined charitable track record.
A charitable trust must have its accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant, file an income tax return with Form 10B (ICAI audit report), file an annual report with the Charity Commissioner, and maintain proper books of accounts and beneficiary records.
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From deed drafting to 12A, 80G, and Charity Commissioner registration, our team handles every step of your trust setup completely.
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