Trust Compliance in India: Annual Filing, Audit and Legal Checklist

Understand trust compliance in India, including annual filing, audit applicability, ITR-7, 12A and 80G records, due dates and common mistakes.

Pricing details

₹19999 / Fixed

Documents Required

  • PAN Card of all directors/partners
  • Aadhaar Card (self-attested)
  • Passport size photographs
  • Address proof (electricity bill / bank statement)
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Filing Process

  1. Fill the Form — Share your basic details online.
  2. Document Collection — Upload required documents securely.
  3. Expert Review — Our CA/CS team verifies everything.
  4. Certificate Delivery — Get your certificate via email.

FAQs

Q: How long does Trust Registration take?

A: Typically 3–7 working days depending on government processing time.

Q: What is the government fee?

A: Government fee varies by state and business type. Our team will inform you before proceeding.

Q: Is this 100% online?

A: Yes, the entire process is done online. No physical visits are required.

Q: What is a trust audit, and when is it mandatory?

A: A trust audit is an independent audit of accounts conducted by a qualified Chartered Accountant. It is mandatory under Section 12A/12AB of the Income Tax Act if the trust seeks tax exemptions or if its total income exceeds the basic exemption limit in any financial year.

Q: What is included in the trust compliance checklist?

A: The core trust compliance checklist includes: (1) maintaining proper double-entry books of accounts, (2) obtaining a trust audit report in Form 10B/10BB, (3) filing the annual ITR-7 return, (4) renewing Section 80G tax benefits, and (5) submitting foreign contribution returns (FCRA) if applicable.

Q: What are the key trust company compliance regulations in India?

A: Trusts must ensure that: funds are invested in specified securities under Section 11(5), commercial activities are purely incidental to charitable objects, proper registers are kept, and statutory trust audits are completed before the income tax filing deadline.