Trusts and Societies
Trusts and societies serve a wide range of charitable, educational, religious, and community objectives. We help promoters select the appropriate structure, complete registration, and plan the initial compliance steps that follow.
Services We Provide for Trusts and Societies Registration
- Drafting and registration support for public charitable trusts
- Society registration and foundational governance documentation
- Section 8 company incorporation support for not-for-profit entities
- Drafting of trust deeds, MOA, rules, regulations, and allied governance documents
- Application support for income-tax registrations or approvals such as 12AB and 80G, where eligible
- Advisory on FCRA registration or prior-permission requirements, where applicable
- PAN, TAN, bank-account, and basic post-registration compliance support
- Amendment, change, and recurring compliance support for trust, society, and Section 8 structures
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are generally required to start a trust or society?
Trust and society requirements differ based on the form chosen and the state-level law involved. In general terms, a trust needs trustees, while a society usually requires a larger founding-member base.
Are there annual compliance requirements for trusts and societies?
Recurring compliance depends on the legal structure, state law, and tax registrations involved. Societies and Section 8 companies generally have annual or periodic filings, while trusts may also have income-tax, audit, or regulatory compliance depending on their activities and registrations.
Can trusts and societies obtain income-tax exemptions?
Yes. Eligible trusts, societies, and Section 8 entities may apply for registration or approval under the Income-tax Act, subject to satisfying the prescribed charitable-purpose, governance, and compliance conditions.