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Trust Registration

Legal recognition and protection are offered under the Indian Trusts Act 1882. For any organization who wants to do Inline Trust Registration in India in a formalized manner as a trust to manage its assistance for other benefits. In the process, the trust is registered under a trust deed and recognized under a relevant authority. Registration under Charitable Trust enhances credibility and provides tax exemption and tax advantages. 

What is Trust Registration ?

 Trust works as a cornerstone of useful estates thinking of serving under philanthropic efforts in India. Trust registration works like creating a safety box of valuables with a specific Framework and points to how they should be used in legal terms of money, property, or any other asset form. It can be registered as a trust in the safety box after the registration is officially recognized under the Government of India. In a law framework, this process makes sure that all the valuables are in good hands, the assets are protected, and the process is going through transparently.

  • A Trust works as a legal agreement in which there are two parties involved one is known as the Settlor who transfers the assets to the other party who is the Trustee. The trustee manages these assets for the decided beneficiaries and this system is governed by the Indian Trust Act 1882. 
     

Benefits of Trust Registration

For any kind of trust, it is mandatory to get registered with the government to avail yourself of all the different benefits listed. 
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  • Enhanced Credibility: In the case of a registered trust, it creates a sense of greater confidence among the beneficiaries and the public. 

  • Protection of Assets: With the help of clearly defined rules and responsibilities of the trusted the asset is safeguarded from any kind of misuse or misappropriation. 

  • Perpetual Existence: With this, it gives long-term objectives to the trust It can work in continuation beyond the lifetime of the settler. 

  • Tax Benefits: The trusts that are registered under the government can avail themselves of the benefits of tax exemption by the Income Tax Act of 1961. 

  • Legal Recognition and Enforceability: Under this, it provides legal validity of the trust which ensures its enforceability, and it also prevents possible disputes. 

Types of trust 

There are two kinds of trust been categorized. 
 

Private trust: It is described as trust being created for the advantage of a specific individual or any family. 
Living trusts and Testamentary Trusts are part of private trusts. The first one is created during the lifetime of the settler with the purpose of avoiding probate. And for the second one, t is established and created by the process of a will which produces effects after settlors' death. 
 

Public Trust - These kinds of trust are registered for the purpose of charity and religious purposes making it give benefits to a large section of the society. 
Registered Religious charitable trusts work for the advancement of religion or the management of religious institutions and to provide education, healthcare, poverty elevation, and mental protection for society. 
 

Trust registration process in India 

The process of a Registration involves a few steps as mentioned. 

 

Drafting the Trust Deed: Making this document is a crucial process it includes a brief outline of the objectives, terms & conditions of the trust with details of the settler, trustee, beneficiaries, and trust property also it should be printed on a nonjudicial stamp paper with the appropriate value. 

 

Payment of Stamp Duty: The deed should be correctly stamped according to the authorized state stamp duty regulations. 

Submission of Application: The application forms the registration, is to be filled with all the needed documents and information to the correct authority which is the charity commissioner or the sub-registrar's office. 

 

Verification and Scrutiny: The authorized inspectors verify the documents have been submitted and can conduct an inquiry to make sure that all the compliance is according to the legal standards. 

Registration and Issuance of Certificate: After the whole process is approved the trust is registered under the government and given a registration certificat

Documents required 

There is a set of documents required for the registration process. 

  • Trust deed 

  • ID and Address Proof 

  • Photographs of the settlor, trustees, and witnesses. 

  • No Objections Certificate 

  • Address Proof of the trust property. 

Why Choose Us? 

Online Trust Registration is a crucial and complex process, yet it is mandatory to get registered under the Government of India. Our company StartupFlora provides expert guidance and support with the whole process. 

 

Here we are giving you a few reasons for how we serve our clients in the best possible manner. 

Legal expert council: Our team of experienced legal professionals who specialize in the registration processes can help draft a complete trust deed for the purpose of registration. 

Streamlined process: As mentioned we work with experts in our team who can help handle all the paperwork and legalities which will ensure a hassle-free and efficient process. 

Personalized solutions: With the idea of every trust being a different Identity we provide tailored solutions for the customized needs and objectives of the trust. 

Dedicated support: We have a committed team who works and provides ongoing support and answers any questions for registration not just in terms of trust registration but in the process of Startup India Registration, FSSAI Registration, NGO registration, Section 8 companies Registration, and other government Certified Registration processes.   

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