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NGO, Trust & Section 8

Trust and society registration

Trust deed or society memorandum drafting and registration with the local authority.

Trust deedSocieties Act

Overview

Typical time2–6 weeks
Documents5 to upload
DeliveredOnline · client portal
Reviewed bySenior expert

Trust deed or society memorandum drafting and registration with the local authority.

What's included

  • Trust deed drafting and registration with the sub-registrar
  • Society registration (minimum seven members)
  • PAN and bank account for the NGO
  • 12AB and 80G planning from day one

Information we need

You fill this in at checkout after signing in. Fields marked * are mandatory. Ordering for a client of yours? Enter their details – the invoice can go to you or directly to them.

Proposed entity

  • Type of entity *
  • Legal name (or proposed name) *
  • Trade / brand name optional
  • PAN of the entity optional
  • GSTIN optional
  • CIN / LLPIN / registration no. optional
  • Date of incorporation / birth optional
  • Registered / business address optional
  • City optional
  • State *
  • PIN code optional
  • Email *
  • Mobile *

Authorised person

  • Full name (as on PAN) *
  • Mobile number *
  • Designation optional
  • Email optional
  • PAN optional
  • DIN / DPIN optional

For Trust and society registration

  • Register as *Public charitable trust · Society
  • Proposed name *
  • Objects (charitable purposes) optional
  • Number of trustees / members optional

Documents usually needed

Upload these in the client portal after ordering – scans or clear phone photos are fine.

  • PAN and Aadhaar of trustees or members
  • Photographs
  • Address proof of the registered office and NOC
  • Objects and name of the trust or society
  • Rules and regulations / MoA (for societies)

As per law

Law and sections

  • Indian Trusts Act, 1882 and state public trust laws; Registration Act, 1908 for the trust deed
  • Societies Registration Act, 1860 and state amendments

Who must comply

  • Persons setting up a charitable or religious trust; at least 7 members for a society

Time limits

  • Register the deed or memorandum before starting activities; apply for 12AB and 80G after registration

If it is missed

  • An unregistered trust or society cannot get 12AB / 80G and may face tax on its income

General information based on the law as at October 2026. Rules and due dates change, so we confirm the current position before starting your work.

How it works

  1. Add to cartAdd this and any other services you need.
  2. Sign in or create your accountContinue with Google, or register with email – mobile and email are verified once.
  3. Entity KYC & service detailsFor your business or a client of yours. Choose who gets the GST invoice.
  4. Pay securelyBank transfer or UPI – the invoice is emailed instantly.
  5. Upload documents & trackUpload the checklist in the client portal; an expert starts and you see every step.
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