Register a charitable or religious Trust in India with a proper Trust Deed. The most common and flexible form of NGO, ideal for managing charitable assets and activities.
Minimum 2 Trustees
Settlor transfers property/assets to trustees
Governed by Indian Trusts Act 1882
State-specific laws for public/charitable trusts
Registered with Sub-Registrar
Trust Deed executed on stamp paper
Can Hold Property
Trust can own immovable property in its name
Starting at just
₹3,999 + Stamp Duty
A Trust is a legal arrangement where a settlor transfers property or assets to trustees to manage for the benefit of beneficiaries or for a defined charitable purpose. It is one of the most ancient and widely used legal structures for charitable work in India.
Private trusts are governed by the Indian Trusts Act 1882, while public/charitable trusts are primarily governed by state-specific laws (e.g., Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, Rajasthan Public Trusts Act). The Trust Deed is the governing document that defines the objects, powers of trustees, and rules for the trust.
Trusts are most commonly used for religious institutions, educational bodies, medical/healthcare charities, and general philanthropic activities. They are the simplest and most flexible NGO structure, requiring minimal compliance after registration.
Registered with Sub-Registrar - the simplest NGO form with minimal formalities
Define any charitable, religious, educational or welfare objective in the Trust Deed
Trust can hold and manage immovable property, land, and assets in its own name
Eligible for 12A income tax exemption and 80G donor deduction benefits
Minimal documentation and formalities. Registered with Sub-Registrar through Trust Deed - the simplest NGO registration process.
Define broad or specific charitable, religious, educational, medical, or welfare objectives as per the Trust Deed.
Apply for income tax exemption under 12A and donor deduction benefit under 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Trust can hold, manage, and dispose of immovable property and assets in the name of the Trust.
Most religious institutions - temples, mosques, churches, gurudwaras - are registered as Trusts under state laws.
Registered Trusts with 3+ years track record can apply for FCRA registration to receive foreign donations.
Prepare comprehensive Trust Deed with objectives, powers and rules
Pay state-specific stamp duty on Trust Deed (varies by state)
Execute and register Trust Deed at local Sub-Registrar's office
Apply for PAN and TAN for the registered Trust entity
File Form 10A on IT portal for income tax exemption
Obtain 80G certificate for donor tax deduction benefits
Get complete Trust registration support - deed drafting, Sub-Registrar filing, PAN/TAN, 12A and 80G applications - handled end-to-end by our CA team.
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