South Africa - Online How To Apply for registering a trust
Apply Electronically :
- Step 1 : First one has to make sure that all the required documents are in hand to apply online. If you would like to know about the documents that are required for this procedure, please visit the following link : Documents Required To Apply for maternity benefits
- Step 2 : To apply for registering a trust electronically, the applicant must complete the electronic application forms and post the application and supporting documents package to the postal address of the Master of High Court in his\her province.The postal address details of the Master of High Court office in all provinces can be found in the following link:Apply Online
- Step 3 : Download the Trust Registration Amendment electronic form (J401) for registering a trust by clicking on the following document: Link
- Step 4 : Complete the application form as required with relevant details and information about the trust, applicant, main contact details, trustees’ information and auditor’s details.
- Step 5 : Make a hard copy of the completed application and make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
- Step 6 : Attach all the documents with the application form and send the application package to the postal address of the Master of High court office.
- Step 7 : After receiving the application package, the Master may perform all the necessary processes of verification and validation of the attached documents.
- Step 8 : Once when all the furnished documents are found in order, the Master may issue the nominated trustees with Letters of authority to administer the trust.