1. Engagement & Scope

1.1 Kanoons Law & Tax Consultants Pvt. Ltd (“Service Provider”) provides consultancy services for trust registration under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882.
1.2 Services include:

• Trust deed drafting

• Stamp duty calculation

• Registration application filing

• 12A/80G certification assistance (if opted)
  1.3 Final registration approval rests with the Sub-Registrar/Charity Commissioner.

2. Client Responsibilities

2.1 Client shall provide:

• Accurate KYC of all trustees

• Notarized copies of trustee resolutions

• Proof of registered office address
  2.2 Client must:

• Pay stamp duty directly to government

• Attend registration appointment if required

3. Fees & Payments

3.1 Quoted fees exclude:

• State-specific stamp duty (varies 1-8% of trust property value)

• Registration fees (₹1,000-₹5,000 based on state)

• GST (18%)
  3.2 Payment schedule:

• 50% advance upon engagement

• 50% balance before submission to Registrar
  3.3 No refunds once document drafting begins.

4. Timeline & Deliverables

4.1 Standard processing: 7-15 working days post-document collection.
4.2 Delays may occur due to:

• Sub-Registrar’s workload

• Document verification issues

• Force majeure events

5. Trust Deed Specifics

5.1 Drafted trust deed includes:

• Objectives (religious/charitable/educational)

• Trustee powers & responsibilities

• Beneficiary clauses
  5.2 Amendments post-registration require:

• Fresh stamp duty payment (if applicable)

• Registrar approval

6. Tax Exemption Certification

6.1 12A/80G applications:

• Require separate fees

• Processing time: 3-6 months
  6.2 Approval subject to IT Department discretion.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Trust deed templates remain Kanoons’ proprietary material.
7.2 Client granted single-use license for registration purposes only.

8. Liability

8.1 Service Provider not liable for:

• Registration rejections due to client-provided information

• Tax exemption denials

• Trustee disputes
  8.2 Maximum liability capped at service fees paid.

9. Data Protection

9.1 Trustee data handled per:

• Indian IT Act, 2000

• Client confidentiality agreement
  9.2 Documents shared only with registration authorities.

10. Termination

10.1 Either party may terminate with 15 days written notice.
10.2 Post-termination:

• Client pays for completed work

• Draft documents must be returned

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

11.1 Agreement governed by Indian laws with jurisdiction in Hyderabad, Telangana.
11.2 Disputes resolved through:

• Mediation (Hyderabad Mediation Centre)

• Arbitration (Hyderabad International Arbitration Centre)

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire agreement supersedes all prior discussions.
12.2 Amendments require written consent.
12.3 Force majeure clauses apply for delays beyond control.