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Trust Registration
Establish a public or private trust with a registered trust deed for charitable or family purposes.
What's covered
- A trust is created when a settlor transfers property to trustees to hold for the benefit of named beneficiaries.
- Private trusts are governed by the Indian Trusts Act 1882, while public charitable trusts are governed by the applicable state public-trust law.
- A trust is created by executing a trust deed, which is registered before the local Sub-Registrar.
- A charitable trust may obtain §12A registration for income-tax exemption and §80G registration so that its donors can claim a deduction.
How we work
- 01
Draft the trust deed
Prepare the deed naming the settlor, the trustees, the beneficiaries, the objects and the trust property, executed on stamp paper of the value the state prescribes.
- 02
Register with the Sub-Registrar
Present and register the trust deed before the local Sub-Registrar — typically completed in 7–15 working days.
- 03
Apply for 12A and 80G (charitable trusts)
File Form 10A on the income-tax portal to obtain §12A exemption for the trust and §80G deduction for its donors.
Documents required
- The executed trust deed
- PAN and Aadhaar of the settlor and the trustees
- Registered-office or trust-property proof
- Passport-size photographs of the settlor and the trustees
Applicable laws & forms
- Indian Trusts Act 1882 — governs private trusts
- The applicable state public-trust law — governs public charitable trusts
- Registration Act 1908 — governs registration of the trust deed
- Income-tax Act 1961 §§12A and 80G — exemption for the trust and deduction for its donors
Frequently asked questions
Government fees
- Statutory / government fee (indicative)
- ₹1,500
Indicative government fee · last verified 2026-06-07. Our professional charges are shared on consultation.