How do I set up a charitable educational trust in Vadodara?

Setting up a charitable educational trust in Vadodara requires a trust deed, registration under the Societies or Trusts Act, and tax exemption approval. The Gujarat High Court has held that an educational trust must have charitable objects and cannot distribute profits to its members.

Under the Gujarat Rent Control Act 1999 and the Income Tax Act, the trust must register under Section 12AA for tax benefits. The trust deed must specify the educational purpose, the management structure, and the mode of utilisation of funds.

The trust must maintain accounts, subject to audit, and apply at least eighty-five percent of its income for educational purposes. Foreign contributions require separate approval under the FCRA.