Registration of charitable trust
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CA.Shiwani Sharma
(Querist)
07 June 2012
Can anyone please tell me what are the documents required to be submitted along with the application for registration of charitable trust or religious u/s 12A(a)of IT Act, 1961.
Amol S Joglekar
(Expert)
07 June 2012
Copy of Trust Deed, A note on the objects of the trust, list of trustees and beneficiaries. (This you can highlight in the trust deed as well.)Certificate of registration issued by Charity Commissioneer (if any)
CA.Shiwani Sharma
(Querist)
07 June 2012
Thank u sir.I have registered trust deed but i dont have any separate cerificate of registration.
CA.Shiwani Sharma
(Querist)
09 June 2012
I have registered Trust Deed. But I dont have any separate certificate of registration
20 July 2025
Sure! Here’s a concise answer based on your query about documents required for registration of a charitable trust or religious trust under Section 12A(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961:
Documents generally required for 12A registration of a charitable/religious trust:
Copy of Trust Deed (duly signed and stamped)
Application in Form 10A addressed to the Assessing Officer (AO)
List of Trustees with their details (name, address, PAN, etc.)
A brief note explaining the objects/purposes of the trust
Details of beneficiaries (if applicable)
Certificate of registration issued by Charity Commissioner or local registering authority (if any)
Copies of previous Income Tax Returns (if already filing)
Audited accounts and financial statements (may be requested)
PAN of the Trust (if already obtained)
Important Notes:
The Trust Deed itself is the primary document proving the existence of the trust and its objectives.
If you have registered the trust with the local registrar or Charity Commissioner, you will have a registration certificate; if not, this may not be available.
Registration under Section 12A gives the trust exemption from paying income tax on its income used for charitable purposes.
Documents generally required for 12A registration of a charitable/religious trust:
Copy of Trust Deed (duly signed and stamped)
Application in Form 10A addressed to the Assessing Officer (AO)
List of Trustees with their details (name, address, PAN, etc.)
A brief note explaining the objects/purposes of the trust
Details of beneficiaries (if applicable)
Certificate of registration issued by Charity Commissioner or local registering authority (if any)
Copies of previous Income Tax Returns (if already filing)
Audited accounts and financial statements (may be requested)
PAN of the Trust (if already obtained)
Important Notes:
The Trust Deed itself is the primary document proving the existence of the trust and its objectives.
If you have registered the trust with the local registrar or Charity Commissioner, you will have a registration certificate; if not, this may not be available.
Registration under Section 12A gives the trust exemption from paying income tax on its income used for charitable purposes.
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