Trust Registration in India
What is a Trust?
- Legal Recognition and Separate Legal Entity
- Can Receive Donations Legally
- Eligible to Apply for 12A & 80G Tax Exemptions
Documents Required for Trust Registration
✅ Aadhaar Card and PAN Card of settlor and trustees
✅ Address proof of all members
✅ Passport-size photographs
✅ Trust Deed (we help in drafting it)
✅ Registered Office Address proof (rent agreement or property papers)
✅Utility bill (electricity/water) not older than 2 months

Trust Registration
Want to help society through a charity, religious mission, or educational initiative? Trust Registration is the best way to establish a non-profit organization with a formal legal identity. At Aadesh Kumar & Associates, we provide expert assistance in registering your Trust with complete legal drafting, accurate documentation, and end-to-end compliance support.
With 13+ years of experience, our legal team has helped hundreds of clients register Charitable Trusts, Religious Trusts, and Public Trusts across India.
A Trust is a legal entity created by a “Settlor” to transfer assets to a “Trustee,” who manages it for the benefit of certain “Beneficiaries,” based on a declared Trust Deed. Trusts can be created for charitable, religious, educational, medical, or other social purposes.
There are mainly two types of trusts in India:
Public Charitable Trust (for general public welfare)
Private Trust (for specific individuals or families)
FAQs – Trust Registration in India
Q. How many members are needed to register a Trust?
Minimum two trustees are required.
Q. Can I register a Trust from a rented property?
Yes, with a valid rent agreement and NOC from the owner.
Q. Is Trust Registration mandatory?
For legal recognition, 12A/80G exemption, and bank operations, registration is mandatory.
Q. What is a Trust Deed?
It is a legal document that outlines the objectives, powers, and rules of the Trust.
Q. Can a Trust get 12A and 80G tax exemption?
Yes, once registered, we help you apply for 12A & 80G with the Income Tax Department.

