Trust Registration

A trust is a structure created for a defined purpose through a trust deed. It may be used for charitable, public, private, religious, educational, family, or social objectives depending on the nature of the arrangement.

The trust deed is the foundation of the structure. It should clearly define the settlor, trustees, objects, powers, duties, administration, property or contribution details, governance rules, beneficiary or purpose framework, and continuity arrangements.

Who is this for?

• Charitable, public welfare, and community initiatives
• Religious, educational, and social causes
• Family or specific-purpose arrangements

What it involves

Trust Registration may be suitable for charitable initiatives, public welfare activities, family arrangements, religious causes, community projects, or private asset-related purposes. The suitability depends on the objective and the governance model preferred by the promoters.

Eraqus Advisors helps clients understand the trust structure, prepare registration inputs, coordinate documentation, and consider related compliance pathways. For charitable or NGO-related trusts, the firm also helps clients understand the broader compliance environment, including accounting, annual records, NGO Darpan, 12A, 80G, and other registrations where relevant.

Key considerations

• A clearly drafted trust deed defining settlor, trustees, and objects
• Powers, duties, and administration of trustees
• Property or contribution details and continuity arrangements
• Related compliances for charitable trusts (12A, 80G, NGO Darpan)

Ongoing compliance

A trust can be practical and effective when the purpose is clear and trustee responsibilities are properly documented.