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Charitable & Private Trust Registration in Chennai
Set up a Public Charitable, Religious or Private Trust under the Indian Trusts Act with Velan Law Associates.
Why Velan Law
- Trust registered in 10–15 working days
- Advocate-drafted Trust Deed
- 12A, 80G & PAN included
A Trust is the oldest legal structure for charitable, religious, educational and family-wealth purposes in India. Governed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 and state-specific public trust laws, registration is done with the Sub-Registrar of Tamil Nadu. We draft the Trust Deed, register it and obtain PAN, 12A, 80G and CSR-1 where applicable.
Key Benefits
- Recognised legal entity for charity, religion or family wealth
- Tax exemption under Section 11 once 12A is granted
- Donor deduction benefit under Section 80G
- Lower setup cost than Section 8 Company
- Suitable for family succession & estate planning
Documents Required
- PAN & Aadhaar of settlor and trustees (minimum 2)
- Passport-size photographs
- Address proof of settlor & trustees
- Registered office proof — rent agreement + NOC
- Objects of the trust & initial corpus
How We Work
Trust Deed Drafting
Objectives, trustees, powers, succession & beneficiary clauses.
Stamp Duty & Registration
Executed on stamp paper and registered with Sub-Registrar, Tamil Nadu.
PAN Application
PAN obtained in the trust's name.
12A & 80G Registration
Income tax exemption and donor deduction approvals.
Bank Account & CSR-1
Current account opening and CSR-1 filing if seeking corporate donations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Public Trust vs Private Trust — what's the difference?
Public Trusts are for charitable / religious objects benefiting the public. Private Trusts benefit identified individuals (often used for family wealth and succession).
How many trustees are required?
Minimum 2 trustees; no upper limit. The settlor can also be a trustee.
Can a Trust receive foreign donations?
Only with FCRA registration, which can be applied for after 3 years of operation and ₹15L cumulative spend.
Trust vs Section 8 Company — which is better?
Trusts are cheaper and faster but state-specific. Section 8 offers nationwide recognition — preferred by CSR funders.
Is Trust registration mandatory?
For a public charitable trust dealing with immovable property or seeking 12A/80G, registration is essential.
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