Charitable Trust Registration
Charitable Trust registration involves setting up a non-profit organization to carry out activities like education, healthcare, poverty alleviation, or environmental conservation.
Required Documents:
- Trust deed with details of objectives and activities.
- Identity and address proof of trustees (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.).
- PAN card of the trust.
- Address proof of the trust’s registered office.
- NOC from the property owner (if the property is rented).
- Minutes of the first meeting of the trust’s board.
Process:
- Prepare a Trust Deed: Draft a trust deed that clearly outlines the charitable purpose and scope of activities.
- Submit to Registrar: File the trust deed with the Registrar of Trusts in the area where the trust is to be registered.
- Verification: The Registrar reviews the documents and may conduct an interview with the trustees.
- Fee Payment: Pay the registration fees as specified by the Registrar.
- Approval: Once approved, the Registrar issues the charitable trust registration certificate.
- 12A and 80G Registration: After registration, apply for 12A and 80G certificates with the Income Tax Department for tax exemptions.
