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.
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Understand the trust structure
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Define purpose and objects
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Draft the trust deed
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Prepare registration inputs
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Coordinate documentation
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Consider related compliance
Before you begin
Key considerations
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A clearly drafted trust deed naming the settlor, trustees, and objects.
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Trustees’ powers, duties, and administration.
03
Property or contribution details.
04
Continuity arrangements.
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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.
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.