Trust Annual Compliance
Trust Annual Compliance requires precise documentation and timely submission. I-Pro Solutions manages the complete workflow including charitable trust returns and.
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CA-led, named point of contact
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About this service
Trust Annual Compliance is a key regulatory filing administered by Charity Commissioner / Sub-Registrar of Assurances (state-level trust registration); CBDT (Income-tax — s.12AB / s.80G); Ministry of Home Affairs (FCRA).. Filing is executed via - **Form 10A** (provisional registration under s.12AB — 3 years validity; filed at trust registration). under Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (private trusts); State Public Trusts Acts — Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 (Maharashtra); Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997; Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959; Gujarat Public Trusts Act; Income-tax Act, 1961 — **Section 12A** (registration of charitable trust — replaced by s.12AB w.e.f. AY 2021-22); **Section 12AB** (registration procedure — provisional 3 years + regular 5 years under Finance Act 2020); **Section 80G** (donor tax deduction — Form 10A/10AB); **Section 11** (exemption of income applied to charitable purposes); Section 13 (violation — denial of exemption); Section 115TD (tax on accumulated income — 15% on unapplied income); Section 115TF (TDS — 30% on conversion of trust into non-charitable form); FCRA 2010 (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) — Form FC-3 (registration / renewal — every 5 years); FCRA Rules 2011; Form FC-4 (annual return — by 31 December).. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Annual Compliance Statutory Filing | ₹0 (No government fee) | Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator |
| Total Government Fee | No fee | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- 1Audited financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure Account, Receipts & Payments AccouAudited financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure Account, Receipts & Payments Account);
- 2Trust deed (registered copy with Sub-Registrar);Trust deed (registered copy with Sub-Registrar);
- 3**Form 10B audit report** under s.12A(1)**Form 10B audit report** under s.12A(1)
- 4read with Rule 17BA - by CA in practice;read with Rule 17BA - by CA in practice;
- 5**Form ITR-5** income-tax return;**Form ITR-5** income-tax return;
- 6**Form 10BD** (donations under 80G - by 31 May);**Form 10BD** (donations under 80G - by 31 May);
- 7**Form 10BE** (donation certificate to donors - by 31 May);**Form 10BE** (donation certificate to donors - by 31 May);
- 8State PTA annual return (e.g. Schedule VIII for Maharashtra trusts - by 31 March);State PTA annual return (e.g. Schedule VIII for Maharashtra trusts - by 31 March);
- 9FC-4 (annual FCRA return - by 31 December, if FCRA registered);FC-4 (annual FCRA return - by 31 December, if FCRA registered);
- 10Trustee resolutions authorising filings.Trustee resolutions authorising filings.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1I-Pro⏱ Day 1
Documentation & Information Gathering
Collection and verification of required KYC, business particulars, and statutory documentation. - 2I-Pro⏱ Day 2-3
Drafting & Legal Review
Preparation of statutory forms and declarations by our specialist CA/CS/Advocate team. - 3I-Pro⏱ Day 3-4
Government Portal Submission
Electronic filing on the designated government authority portal with fee payment. - 4I-Pro⏱ Day 5-10
Approval & Certificate Issuance
Monitoring statutory verification, responding to queries, and delivery of final certificate/acknowledgment.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) | One-time mandatory | Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers | 5-year tenure | Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually) |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually) |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation | Annual | Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September |
One-time mandatory5-year tenureAnnualAnnualAnnualPenalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) | One-time mandatory | ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) | 5-year tenure | Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) | Annual | ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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