Gratuity Trust for IT company

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prakash

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133 Points Joined June 2015

Hello Experts,

In my previous Company ( Emplyee size was 1500 ) I got Gratuity credited even I have served less than 5 years as they were having some LIC Grautity Trust.

But in my curreent Employer (Emplyee size 45 Emplyee) they do not have type of Trust and they said I will get Gratuity after completing 5 years.

Now, If anyone can guide and I can advise to my current Employer about to formation of Gratuity Trust and if it really benifits to Employee and Employer.

Thank you in advance.

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Rama chary Rachakonda

Master in Accounts & high court Advocate

9434 Points Joined December 2011

Gratuity Trust: Overview A Gratuity Trust is a type of trust fund created by an employer to manage and administer gratuity benefits for its employees.

The trust is typically funded by the employer, and the funds are invested to generate returns.

Benefits of Gratuity Trust *Employee Benefits*

1. *Early Gratuity Payment*: As you experienced in your previous company, a Gratuity Trust can provide gratuity benefits to employees even if they haven't completed 5 years of service.

2. *Tax Benefits*: Gratuity received from a trust is exempt from tax up to ₹20 lakhs.

3. *Secured Benefits*: The trust fund ensures that gratuity benefits are secured and paid to employees even in case of the employer's financial difficulties.

*Employer Benefits*

1. *Tax Benefits*: Employers can claim tax deductions on contributions made to the trust.

2. *Reduced Liability*: By creating a trust, employers can reduce their liability for gratuity payments.

3. *Improved Employee Morale*: Offering gratuity benefits through a trust can enhance employee morale and retention. Formation of Gratuity Trust To form a Gratuity Trust,

your employer will need to:

1. *Create a Trust Deed*: A trust deed outlining the terms and conditions of the trust, including the trust's objectives, funding, and benefit structure.

2. *Appoint Trustees*: The employer will need to appoint trustees to manage the trust fund.

3. *Fund the Trust*: The employer will need to contribute funds to the trust, which will be invested to generate returns. .

4. *Register the Trust*: The trust will need to be registered with the relevant authorities, such as the Income Tax Department.

Advising Your Current Employer You can share the following points with your current employer:

1. *Benefits of Gratuity Trust*: Highlight the benefits of creating a Gratuity Trust, including tax benefits, reduced liability, and improved employee morale.

2. *Flexibility in Gratuity Payment*: Explain how a Gratuity Trust can provide flexibility in gratuity payment, allowing employees to receive benefits even before completing

5 years of service. 3. *Competitive Advantage*: Emphasize how offering gratuity benefits through a trust can be a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top talent. By presenting these points, you can help your employer understand the benefits of creating a Gratuity Trust and how it can positively impact both employees and the organization.

Tikaram Chaudhary

Founder of Gratuity Trust Fund Consultan

2219 Points Joined May 2015

Our Firm “Gratuity Trust Fund Consultant” is engaged in providing to Consultancy Services to Public Sector, Private Sector and Multinational Companies for Formation of Gratuity Trust/Fund as per provisions of the Part C of Fourth Schedule of Income Tax Act 1961 and related Services (i.e. Actuarial Valuation, Compulsory Gratuity Insurance, Gratuity Trust Management etc.)

The most important tax benefit available to Companies of such Gratuity Trust/Fund is available under Section 36 (1) (v) of the Income Tax Act 1961, which is not available to Companies when provision of Gratuity Liability is made in the Balance Sheet (Refer Section 47A (7) of Income Tax Act 1961). The details of Consultancy Services offered by us are as under: -

1. Formation of a New Approved Irrevocable Gratuity Trust,

2. Regularization of Old Gratuity Trust or Group Gratuity Scheme, Surrender of Fund,

3. Vetting of Board Resolutions, Trust Deed, Trust Rules & Application for Approval from CIT,

4. Vetting of Deed of Variations and Applications required by Trustees/Companies for Approvals from CIT for Gratuity Trust in terms of Part C of Schedule IV of Income Tax Act,1961 in following cases: -

a. Change in Name of Trust,

b. Change in Address of Trust,

c. Change in Trustees,

d. Change in Investment of Gratuity Funds from 1 Insurer to another

e. Change in Benefit Formulae for Gratuity Benefits

f. Change in Retirement Age of Employees

g. Change in Object of Trust

h. Change in Trust Rules

i. Approvals for winding up of Trust due to winding up of the Company

j. Approvals for Transfer of Fund in Event of Merger or Demerger

5. Advisory for Process, Advantages & Disadvantages for Formation of Gratuity Trust

6. Advisory for Formation/Restructuring of Gratuity Policy as per Social Security Code, 2020

7. Consultation about Statutory compliances of The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 as per Accounting Standards – 15 (Revised 2005) & IndAS19

8. Advisory for Accounting & Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Options for Compliance of The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 & *Chapter V-Gratuity of Social Security Code, 2020 (*Date for Implementation yet to be notified)

We have a Team of following Consultants with Decades of Experiences in their field and present Major Cities of India for execution of the assignments in timelines stipulated by our client:-

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Ø Actuarial Valuation Consultants - For Actuarial Valuation Reports/Certificates

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(i). For Initial Funding Assessment of Gratuity and Leave Encashment Liability by Trustees,

(ii). For assessment of Accrued Liability for Gratuity and Leave Liability in following events: -

a. Transfer of Employees within a Group Company.

b. Amalgamation of 2 companies

c. Demerger of company

d. Winding of Company

(iii). For Annual Audit of Balance Sheets of Gratuity Trust as per Actuarial valuations Reports/Certificates are also required by Trustees for compliance of following Accounting Standards: -

a. For Compliance Para 120 (l) of AS 15 (Revised 2005)

b. For Full Compliance Para 120) of AS 15 (Revised 2005)

c. IndAS 19

d. IAS 19 (Revised 2011)

e. US-GAAP

In recent past we have provided our Online and offline Consultancy Services for Formation of New Trust and Matters related to Merger, Demerger, Transfer and Closure of Old Gratuity Trusts to our following clients: -

a. HIBIPL Employees Gratuity Trust

b. IIRIPL Employees Gratuity Trust

c. KDN Employees Gratuity Trust

d. TNS Employees Gratuity Trust

f. Piller Power India Pvt Ltd.

g. Tally India Solution Pvt Ltd.

i. Compact India Pvt. Ltd.

j. NNE India Ltd

k. Capsitech IT Services Pvt Ltd.

l. Aditya Infotech

m. Max Speciality Pvt Ltd

n. Surya Roshni

o. Sysmind Tech Pvt Ltd

p. NABCONS Staff Group Gratuity Trust (NABARD Consultancy)

q. Group of St. Xavier Schools

r. Employees Gratuity Trust

s. Blaser Swisslube,

t. Ion Group Companies & more than 1100 clients spread in all Sectors of Indian Economy.

In case of any query or clarification you may send your requirements at tikaramchaudhary @ gratuitytrustfund.com