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Trust Registration

A purpose-built structure created through a clearly drafted trust deed.

Trust deed

The foundation of the trust

Trustees

Powers and duties documented

Defined purpose

Charitable, family, or social

Purpose-built

Defined by the trust deed

Trustees

Clear powers and duties

Continuity

Planned in the deed

Overview

A structure built around a defined purpose

A trust is set up for a defined purpose through a trust deed. It can serve charitable, public, private, religious, educational, family, or social goals.

The trust deed is the foundation. It should cover the settlor, trustees, objects, powers, duties, administration, property or contributions, governance rules, the beneficiary or purpose framework, and continuity arrangements.

Charitable and public

Religious and educational

Family and private

Audience

Who is this for?

Charitable initiatives

Charitable, public welfare, and community initiatives.

Causes

Religious, educational, and social causes.

Specific purposes

Family or specific-purpose arrangements.

The process

What it involves

Trust registration may suit charitable initiatives, public welfare work, family arrangements, religious causes, community projects, or private asset-related purposes. Suitability depends on the objective and the governance model the promoters prefer.

Eraqus helps clients understand the trust structure, prepare registration inputs, coordinate documentation, and consider related compliance. For charitable or NGO-related trusts, it also covers the wider environment, including accounting, annual records, NGO Darpan, 12A, 80G, and other relevant registrations.

01

Understand the trust structure

02

Define purpose and objects

03

Draft the trust deed

04

Prepare registration inputs

05

Coordinate documentation

06

Consider related compliance

Before you begin

Key considerations

01

A clearly drafted trust deed naming the settlor, trustees, and objects.

02

Trustees’ powers, duties, and administration.

03

Property or contribution details.

04

Continuity arrangements.

05

Related charitable compliances (12A, 80G, NGO Darpan).

After incorporation

Ongoing compliance and the right choice

A trust can be practical and effective when the purpose is clear and trustee responsibilities are properly documented.

Trust deed
Trustee duties
Accounting and records
12A and 80G
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The trust deed, which should set out the settlor, trustees, objects, powers, duties, administration, and continuity arrangements.

It depends on your objective and preferred governance model. We help you compare the two before you decide.

Discuss your requirement with our team

Describe where your business stands and what you plan next. The team will help you understand the structure, documentation, and compliance that fit your situation.

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