Trust & Society Registration
Trust Society Registration & NGO Advisory Services
Establishing a non-profit organization requires selecting the right legal structure—whether a Public Charitable Trust under the Indian Trusts Act or a Non-Profit Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Our specialized advisory desk handles end-to-end non-profit setup: drafting customized Trust Deeds and Memorandum of Association (MOA), Sub-Registrar registration, 12A & 80G tax exemptions, and CSR-1 registration for corporate funding.
Statutory Framework
Legal Acts & NGO Compliance Advisory
State / Central Act
Indian Trusts Act / State Public Trust Act
Ideal for family-driven or settlor-managed charitable initiatives, educational institutions, and healthcare funds.
- Trust Deed Drafting
- Sub-Registrar Execution
Member-Driven
Societies Registration Act, 1860
Designed for democratic bodies, member associations, sports clubs, scientific societies, and cultural organizations.
- MOA & Rules Drafting
- Registrar of Societies Filing
Tax Immunity
Income Tax Sec 12A & 80G Approval
Essential tax registration enabling income tax exemption for the NGO and 50% tax relief for donors.
- Form 10A / 10AB Filing
- Provisional & Final Approvals
Funding Eligibility
CSR-1 & NITI Aayog Portal
Mandatory registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to become eligible for Corporate CSR funds.
- Form CSR-1 Filings
- NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog) Unique ID
Legal & Governance Focus
Legal Framework & Governance Comparison Matrix
Parameter | Public Charitable Trust | Registered Society | Section 8 Company |
|---|---|---|---|
Governing Statute | Indian Trusts Act / State Trust Act | Societies Registration Act, 1860 | Companies Act, 2013 |
Minimum Members Required | Minimum 2 Trustees | Minimum 7 Governing Members | Minimum 2 Directors / Shareholders |
Governance Type | Settlor & Board of Trustees | Elected Governing Body | Board of Directors & Shareholders |
Registration Authority | 20+ Contract Workers | Special License | Contract Labour (R&A) License required in addition to Shop Act. |
Factories Registered under Factories Act | Sub-Registrar of Assurances | Registrar of Societies (State) | Ministry of Corporate Affairs (CRC/ROC) |
Suitable For | Family funds, schools, temples, hospitals | Clubs, member bodies, state-level NGOs | Pan-India CSR projects & institutional grants |
Industry Customization
Sector-Specific Compliance Mapping
Execution Flow
Registration Lifecycle
01
Drafting & Documentation
Custom drafting of Trust Deed or Society MOA & Bye-laws along with Trustee KYC verification.
02
Registrar Execution
Stamp Duty payment and formal registration appearance before the Sub-Registrar or State Registrar.
03
Tax IDs & Bank Account
Issuance of entity PAN, TAN card, and opening of dedicated NGO Current Bank Account.
04
Tax Exemption & CSR Filings
Filing Income Tax Form 10A for 12A/80G provisional registration & MCA Form CSR-1.
Start Your Non-Profit Journey
Consult with our experienced NGO advisory team to register your Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company along with 12A, 80G, and CSR-1 certifications.