Charitable Trust Registration
Public charitable trust deed and registration
- 1DraftDeed with objects and governance.
- 2RegisterDeed registered with the authority.
- 3Exempt12AB and 80G applied for.
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About Charitable Trust Registration
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A public charitable trust is created by a trust deed signed by the settlor and trustees, setting out its charitable objects, trustees' powers and how it will be managed. The deed is registered with the sub-registrar, or with the Charity Commissioner in states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat that have public trust laws. The trust then gets a PAN and bank account, and applies for 12AB and 80G to make its income tax-exempt and donations deductible.
A trust suits a small group of founders who want control to stay with trustees rather than members. The deed is hard to amend later in some states, so the objects and trustee succession clauses need care from the start.
We draft the deed with tax-compliant objects and dissolution clauses (assets must go to another charity), handle registration, and file provisional 12AB and 80G applications immediately after.
| Document | Trust deed |
|---|---|
| Registered with | Sub-registrar or Charity Commissioner (state-specific) |
| Minimum trustees | Usually two or more |
| After registration | PAN, bank account, 12AB, 80G, NGO Darpan |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Families and founders starting a charity
- Religious and educational trusts
- CSR-focused foundations
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Trust deed drafting
- Registration
- PAN and bank account
- Provisional 12AB and 80G
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Deed with objects and governance.
Deed registered with the authority.
12AB and 80G applied for.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
