Registered Charitable Trust — Formed. Registered. Fully Compliant.
From trust deed drafting and Charity Commissioner registration to 12A, 80G, and FCRA — we handle the formation and complete compliance lifecycle of your registered charitable trust.
Contact UsA registered charitable trust is one of the oldest and most established legal structures for philanthropic, educational, religious, and social-welfare activities in India. Created by a trust deed executed by the settlor, a public charitable trust derives its character from its objects — which must be genuinely charitable — and gains legal recognition upon registration with the Charity Commissioner or Sub-Registrar under the applicable state trust legislation.
Registration alone, however, is just the beginning. To function effectively and attract donations, a charitable trust needs to layer on additional registrations: Section 12AB registration with the Income Tax Department for its own income to be exempt from tax, 80G approval to enable donors to claim tax deductions, and — if it intends to receive foreign contributions — FCRA registration with the Ministry of Home Affairs. Each of these registrations has its own application process, documentation requirements, and ongoing renewal obligations.
We assist at every stage of a charitable trust's lifecycle: drafting a legally sound trust deed with the right objects and governance clauses, registering with the Charity Commissioner, obtaining 12A, 80G, and FCRA registrations, and managing the ongoing annual compliance obligations including the Charity Commissioner annual return, Form 10B audit, ITR-7, and FCRA annual return.
Our Registered Charitable Trust Services
Trust Deed Drafting
Drafting of a legally sound public charitable trust deed with appropriate objects, governance clauses, trustee powers, succession provisions, and dissolution conditions.
Charity Commissioner Registration
Filing of the registration application before the Charity Commissioner or Sub-Registrar, with stamp duty payment, notarisation, and all supporting documents.
12A and 80G Registration
Filing of Form 10A for Section 12AB registration and 80G approval with the Income Tax Department, enabling income tax exemption and donor deductions.
FCRA Registration
Filing of the FCRA registration application with the Ministry of Home Affairs for trusts intending to receive foreign contributions.
Trust PAN and Bank Account
Assistance with obtaining the trust's PAN from the Income Tax Department and opening the designated trust bank account.
Annual Compliance Management
Year-round management of all compliance obligations — Charity Commissioner annual return, Form 10B audit, ITR-7, 80G and 12A renewal, and FCRA annual return.
Post-Registration Advisory
Comprehensive advisory on the trust's operational compliance obligations — expenditure conditions, investment restrictions, related-party transactions, and corpus utilisation.
Trust Deed Amendment
Drafting of deed of amendment and Charity Commissioner filing for modifications to the trust's objects, trustee composition, or governance clauses.
Our Process
Objects and Governance Design
We work with the settlors to define the trust's charitable objects, governance structure, number and appointment of trustees, and operational parameters.
Trust Deed Drafting
A comprehensive trust deed is drafted incorporating all required legal provisions, stamp duty is paid, and the deed is notarised or registered with the Sub-Registrar.
Charity Commissioner Registration
The registration application is filed before the Charity Commissioner with the deed, trustee details, and supporting documents.
Income Tax Registrations
Form 10A applications for 12A (provisional registration) and 80G approval are filed on the income tax e-filing portal.
FCRA Application (if required)
If the trust intends to receive foreign contributions, the FCRA registration application is prepared and filed with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking to form and register a charitable trust?
We draft the trust deed, handle Charity Commissioner registration, obtain 12A and 80G approvals, and manage all annual compliance — a complete solution for your charitable trust.
