Registration Services · Trust Registration

Trust Registration establish a legal structure for charitable and religious purposes.

A trust is one of the oldest and simplest structures for carrying out charitable, religious, or educational activities, created through a trust deed that defines its objects, trustees, and beneficiaries.

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A trust is formed when a settlor transfers property or funds to trustees to be held and applied for the benefit of specified beneficiaries or for a charitable purpose. Public charitable trusts are commonly used for education, healthcare, relief of poverty, and religious activities.

Registration of the trust deed with the local Sub-Registrar, along with a clearly drafted object clause and defined trustee structure, gives the trust legal standing to hold property, open bank accounts, and apply for tax exemptions.

At Beyonte Compliances, we draft the trust deed, coordinate registration with the Sub-Registrar, and assist with PAN, bank account opening, and subsequent tax registrations.

What Our Registration Service Covers

Trust Deed Drafting

Drafting a comprehensive trust deed covering objects, trustee powers, and beneficiary provisions.

Trustee Structuring

Advising on the number and role of trustees, including the settlor's and managing trustee's position.

Stamp Duty Computation

Determining the applicable stamp duty on the trust deed as per the state stamp act.

Sub-Registrar Registration

Coordinating registration of the trust deed at the jurisdictional Sub-Registrar office.

PAN & TAN Application

Applying for PAN and TAN of the trust after registration is completed.

Bank Account Opening Support

Assisting with documentation required to open a bank account in the trust's name.

12A & 80G Readiness

Preparing the trust's documentation for subsequent income tax exemption registrations.

Post-Registration Compliance

Guiding on maintenance of minute books, accounts, and annual filings.

Our Process

1

Objects & Trustee Finalisation

Finalising the trust's charitable objects and the initial trustees.

2

Trust Deed Drafting

Preparing the trust deed on the appropriate stamp paper value.

3

Witness & Execution

Executing the deed with the settlor, trustees, and witnesses.

4

Sub-Registrar Filing

Presenting the deed for registration at the Sub-Registrar's office.

5

PAN & Bank Account

Obtaining PAN for the trust and opening its bank account.

Why It Matters

Simple and time-tested structure for charitable and religious work
No minimum capital requirement for formation
Legal standing to hold, manage, and transfer property
Registered deed provides evidentiary proof of the trust's existence and objects
Eligible to apply for 12A and 80G tax exemption once registered
Flexible trustee structure suited to family or community-run trusts
Perpetual existence independent of changes in trustees
Foundation for subsequently applying for FCRA registration if required

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration of a trust deed for immovable property is compulsory under the Registration Act, and is advisable in all cases to give the trust legal standing.
There is no statutory minimum, though most trust deeds appoint at least two or three trustees including the managing trustee.
A trust cannot be converted into another structure; a new entity would need to be separately formed if a different structure is later required.
Yes. Stamp duty is payable on the trust deed as prescribed under the applicable state stamp act, based on the trust's objects and any property settled.

Set up your charitable trust with a properly drafted deed.

Talk to our team about drafting, stamp duty, and registration for your trust.