A registered trust is a legal entity formed to manage property or funds for charitable, religious, educational or private purposes. Registration gives your trust legal recognition, allows it to hold property in the trust's name, open bank accounts, and apply for 12A/80G exemptions and FCRA if eligible.
We draft your trust deed, identify trustees, prepare stamp duty and registration documents, and complete registration with the Sub-Registrar — followed by PAN application and guidance on 12A/80G registration for charitable trusts.
Who Needs Trust Registration?
- Individuals forming charitable trusts
- Families creating private trusts for asset management
- Religious and educational institutions
- NGOs planning structured governance
- Donors wanting organised charitable giving
Why Choose Advika Enterprises for Trust Registration
- Legally valid trust deed drafted by experts
- Registration completed with Sub-Registrar
- Trust PAN application support
- Guidance on 12A and 80G registration path
- Clear trustee roles, objectives and rules defined
Documents Required
- Identity and address proof of settlor and trustees
- Passport-size photographs of trustees
- Trust property details (if any immovable property settled)
- Trust name and registered office address
- Objectives and rules of the trust
📱 Just send photos of your documents on WhatsApp — our team verifies everything before filing.
How It Works — Our Simple Process
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1
Draft Trust Deed
We prepare the deed with objectives, trustees, powers and rules.
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2
Stamp Duty & Signatures
Deed stamped as per state law; settlor and trustees sign before witnesses.
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3
Sub-Registrar Registration
Trust deed registered and registration certificate obtained.
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4
Post-Registration Setup
PAN application and next steps for 12A/80G explained.
Ready to get started with Trust Registration?
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Frequently Asked Questions — Trust Registration
How many trustees are needed?
Minimum two trustees are generally required; there is no upper limit. At least one trustee should be an Indian resident.
What is the difference between trust and society?
A trust is formed by a trust deed with a settlor; a society requires seven members and registration under the Societies Registration Act. Trusts are often simpler for charitable purposes.
Is trust registration mandatory?
Registration is strongly recommended — an unregistered trust has limited legal standing and cannot easily hold property or open bank accounts in the trust name.
Can a trust earn income?
Charitable trusts can receive donations and earn income from permitted activities; tax exemptions require separate 12A registration.