Trust Registration
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Documents Required for Trust Registration (India)
The most crucial document is the Trust Deed, which acts as the constitution of the trust.
For registration, you typically need to submit the following documents to the local Sub-Registrar's Office or the Charity Commissioner's Office (depending on the state):
A. The Primary Document: Trust Deed
The Trust Deed must be:
Drafted on non-judicial stamp paper of the value prescribed by the respective state.
Signed by the Settlor and all Trustees.
Attested by at least two witnesses.
The deed must explicitly state:
The name and address of the Trust.
The names and addresses of the Settlor and all Trustees.
The clear, charitable Objectives of the Trust.
Details of the initial trust property (corpus/funds).
Rules regarding the appointment, removal, and powers of Trustees.
Provisions for the dissolution of the Trust.
B. Identity and Address Proofs (KYC)
You need copies of the following for the Settlor and all Trustees:
Proof of Identity: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport.
Proof of Address: Aadhaar Card, Electricity Bill, or Bank Statement (recent).
Passport-size photographs of the Settlor and Trustees.
C. Trust Office/Registered Address Proof
Proof of Registered Office Address:
If owned by the Trust/Trustee: Copy of the property title deed or ownership document.
If rented/leased: Copy of the Rent/Lease Agreement.
No-Objection Certificate (NOC): A signed NOC from the property owner stating they have no objection to the property being used as the Trust's registered office.
Utility Bill (e.g., electricity or water bill) as address proof.
D. Other Required Filings
Application for incorporation/registration.
Declaration signed by the trustees.
Important Note: After the Trust Deed is registered with the Sub-Registrar, the trust usually needs to apply separately for a PAN Card in the trust's name and subsequently register under Section 12A/12AB and Section 80G of the Income Tax Act to claim tax exemptions and allow donors to claim tax deductions.