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Trust & Society Registration

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.

Member-Driven

Societies Registration Act, 1860

Designed for democratic bodies, member associations, sports clubs, scientific societies, and cultural organizations.

Tax Immunity

Income Tax Sec 12A & 80G Approval

Essential tax registration enabling income tax exemption for the NGO and 50% tax relief for donors.

Funding Eligibility

CSR-1 & NITI Aayog Portal

Mandatory registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to become eligible for Corporate CSR funds.

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.