Points to check before setting-up your NGO in the form of Public Charitable Trust Practical Insights

Practical Insights and Most important Points to check before setting-up your NGO in the form of Public Charitable Trust This video by Suresh Wadhwa provides a detailed guide for individuals planning to set up an NGO, specifically as a Public Charitable Trust. He highlights that while there are different structures (Societies and Section 8 companies), Trusts are the most common choice in India (1:25). Key considerations before setting up a Public Charitable Trust: Personal Maturity: The founder should be emotionally, financially, and socially mature (ideally 35+ years old) to handle the responsibilities and public scrutiny involved (3:05–4:01). Clarity of Purpose: You must have a clear, non-commercial objective focused entirely on public charity, as NGOs are not meant for generating personal profit (4:18–5:01). Registration Authority: Depending on the state (e.g., Maharashtra vs. Delhi), you must register either with the Charity Commissioner or the Sub-Registrar. Getting this wrong can make the deed invalid (5:45–6:53). Supplementary Deed Provisions: Check if your state allows for supplementary trust deeds in the future, as you may need to add/remove trustees or change names later (7:25–8:11). Trustee Requirements: Generally, a minimum of two people are required (a settler and a trustee), though technically three counts are often used for legal clarity (8:38–9:43). Specific State Laws: Some states, like Rajasthan, require additional registration with departments like the Devasthan Department (9:45–10:58). Charitable vs. Religious: Avoid "mixed" trusts. It is recommended to stick to either 100% charitable or 100% religious to avoid unnecessary tax and compliance complications (11:02–12:06). Watch this Video for- Registration of a Trust Registration of a Public Charitable Trust NGO Registration NGO Setup as Trust: Avoid These Common Mistakes! Planning an NGO? Trust Setup Guide Inside! Public Trust NGO? Know This Before You Begin! Starting an NGO? Don’t Miss These Legal Essentials! Must-Check Before Starting Your NGO as a Trust! Queries are welcome at the email address: OFFICE@SHARKAUDITORS.COM Best Regards Suresh Wadhwa, LL.B., FCA Office Tele: +91- 9717 00 2510 | 87006-04006 | Email: office@sharkauditors.com Office No: B-419, Noida One Building, Plot No. B-8 Paramhansa Yogananda Marg, Sector 62, Noida, 201309, UP #donations #donation #ngo #charitabletrust #charitableorganization #section12AB #section80g #ngo#castudents #nonprofit #charitabletrust #charitableorganization #section8company #societyregistration #ngoregistration #ngoindia #nonprofitindia #charityindia #trustregistration #charteredaccountant #incometaxact2025 #incometaxupdates #fcra #taxexemption #incometaxindia #taxplanningindia #ngoaccounting #ngocompliance #section12ab #section12aa #section80gregistration #csrcompliance #fcraregistration #ngomanagement #ngofunding #ngosupport #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitlife #nonprofitwork #nonprofitindia #charitywork #charityindia #socialimpact