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Pradeep Patidar

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20 December 2016 where to get registration of a NGO. before make application u/s 12AA.

CA R SEETHARAMAN

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20 December 2016 NGO can be registered as Trust, Society or a section 8 company.

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Pradeep Patidar

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20 December 2016 where to register as a trust??

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

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02 August 2025 Great question!

If you're planning to register an **NGO as a Trust** in **India**, here’s how and **where** to do it:

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## ✅ **Where to Register a Trust in India**

### 📍 **You register a Trust with the **local Sub-Registrar of Assurances** in your district or city — not with the Income Tax Department.**

### ➤ For example:

* If you're in **Mumbai**, go to the **Charity Commissioner’s Office, Mumbai** or the **Registrar/Sub-Registrar Office** in your jurisdiction.
* If you're in **Delhi**, visit the **Sub-Registrar Office under the Revenue Department** (usually the one covering the locality where the trust office is based).
* In **most states**, the **Sub-Registrar Office** is responsible for **trust deed registration** under the **Indian Trusts Act, 1882** (or state-specific public trust acts, like **Bombay Public Trust Act** in Maharashtra & Gujarat).

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## 📝 Steps Before Applying for Section 12AA (now 12AB):

### 1. **Draft a Trust Deed**

* On non-judicial stamp paper (value depends on state – e.g., ₹100–₹500)
* Includes: Trust name, objectives, trustee details, registered address, rules

### 2. **Register the Trust**

* With the **Sub-Registrar of Assurances**
* Documents needed:

* Trust deed (original + 2 photocopies)
* ID/address proof of trustees & settlor
* Passport-size photos
* PAN of settlor (recommended)

### 3. **Get Certified Copy**

* After registration, you’ll get a certified copy of the trust deed

### 4. **Apply for PAN**

* Apply for a **PAN card in the name of the Trust**

### 5. **Then Apply for 12AB**

* Submit application via **Income Tax portal** for registration under **Section 12AB** (replaces old 12AA from April 2021)
* After 12AB, apply for **80G** if needed

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## 📌 Summary: Where to Register a Trust?

| Step | Where |
| -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Trust Registration** | **Sub-Registrar Office** (in your district/city) |
| **12AB / 80G Application** | **Income Tax Portal ([www.incometax.gov.in](https://www.incometax.gov.in))** |

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Would you like a **state-wise office address** or **trust deed template** to get started?

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