How do I form a charitable trust in India?

Name: Vijay R Singh & Co.
Address: Office No. 4, Vishal CHSL, D Wing, Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Road, Azad Nagar, Opp. Andheri Gymkhana, Andheri East, Maharashtra, 400069, IN
Telephone: +91 98607 23959

CA Vijay R Singh, FCA
Chartered Accountant · ICAI M.No. 153926 · FRN 136869W

Short answerYou form a charitable trust by drafting a trust deed setting out the objects, trustees and rules, and registering it with the local sub-registrar (or Charity Commissioner in states like Maharashtra). You then apply for PAN, 12AB and 80G to make it tax-effective.

Deed + registration

Draft the trust deed and register it with the sub-registrar/Charity Commissioner.

Then PAN, 12AB, 80G

Apply for the trust’s PAN and the tax registrations to unlock exemption and donor deductions.

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