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Chowdary & Rao,

Chartered Accountants, 102, MVV Lakshmi Villa,

opp: kotak school,

china waltair, visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh 530017

+91-9959748222

+919618448222


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At Chowdary and rao, we provide comprehensive assistance for forming and registering trusts in India, whether for private family/asset protection purposes or public charitable/religious objectives. Our team handles drafting of trust deeds, document compilation, registration formalities, and post-registration compliances to ensure legal validity and smooth operations.


Trusts are governed primarily by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (for private trusts) and state-specific laws (e.g., Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 in Maharashtra/Telangana/AP, or equivalent Public Trusts Acts). Registration is mandatory for trusts involving immovable property (Section 5 & Registration Act, 1908) and highly advisable for public charitable trusts to avail tax benefits and credibility.

TRUST REGISTRATON SERIVES

Uses & Benefits of Registering a Trust

  • Private Trust:

  1. Asset protection and succession planning (safeguards family wealth from creditors, ensures smooth transfer to beneficiaries).
  2. Flexible management (settlor can retain control or appoint professional trustees).
  3. Privacy (beneficiaries and terms can be kept confidential).
  4. Legal enforceability (registered deed provides clear proof in disputes).

  • Public Charitable Trust:

  1. Tax exemptions under Sections 11, 12, and 80G (income tax relief on trust income; donors get 50% deduction).
  2. Enhanced credibility (builds trust with donors, corporates, and government).
  3. Access to grants, CSR funds (under Companies Act, 2013), and foreign contributions (via FCRA eligibility).
  4. Perpetual existence (continues beyond settlor/trustee lifespan).
  5. Limited liability for trustees (personal assets protected from trust obligations).


Trusts offer a simple, cost-effective structure for philanthropy, family legacy, or specific objectives compared to societies or Section 8 companies (which may involve more governance).

Ready to establish your trust? Contact us for a consultation on the appropriate type, drafting your trust deed, and navigating registration in AP or other states.

Our Key Trust Registration Services

  • Advisory on Trust Type & Structure — Guidance on choosing between:

  1. Private Trust (for specific beneficiaries, e.g., family wealth management, succession planning)
  2. Public Charitable Trust (for education, medical relief, poverty alleviation, environment, etc.)
  3. Religious Trust (for temple/mosque/gurudwara management or religious purposes)

  • Drafting Trust Deed — Preparation of a customized, legally robust trust deed detailing settlor/author, trustees, beneficiaries, trust property, objectives/purposes, powers/duties of trustees, amendment/dissolution clauses, and other mandatory provisions.
  • Stamp Duty & Registration — Advice on applicable stamp duty (varies by state and property value), execution on non-judicial stamp paper, and registration at the local Sub-Registrar Office (mandatory for immovable property trusts).
  • Document Preparation & Verification — Assistance with identity/address proofs (PAN, Aadhaar, passport), photographs of settlor/trustees, registered office proof (rent agreement/NOC/utility bill), and affidavits/declarations.
  • Registration Process — Filing application with the Sub-Registrar (for deed registration) or Charity Commissioner (for public trusts in applicable states); coordination for certificate issuance.
  • Post-Registration Support — Obtaining PAN/TAN for the trust, bank account opening, GST registration (if applicable), initial statutory records, and applications for tax exemptions (Section 12A/12AB & 80G under Income Tax Act for charitable trusts).
  • Additional Compliances — Assistance with FCRA registration (for foreign donations, if eligible), NGO Darpan registration, annual filings, and ongoing advisory.


The process typically completes in 15–45 days (depending on immovable property involvement, state procedures, and document readiness)