What is a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)?

A Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is a unique legal entity recognized under Indian law. It consists of all persons lineally descended from a common ancestor, including wives and unmarried daughters. HUF is not formed by a contract but by status in a family.

Registering a HUF creates a separate entity for tax purposes, distinct from its members. This allows families to pool their assets (like ancestral property or gifts) and manage them collectively while enjoying significant tax benefits, as the HUF has its own PAN card and tax slab.

Registration Process

  • Drafting HUF Deed
  • Applying for HUF PAN Card
  • Opening HUF Bank Account
  • Transfer of Capital/Assets
  • Legal Structuring

Key Benefits

  • Separate Tax Exemptions
  • Efficient Wealth Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Own Property in HUF Name
  • Ease of Obtaining Loans

Registration & Compliance

Everything you need to formalize your family business.

Documents Required

  • ID & Address Proof of Karta
  • ID Proof of Co-parceners
  • Address Proof of HUF
  • Family Tree/Affidavit
  • HUF Deed (Stamp Paper)

Tax Consultancy

  • HUF Income Tax Filing
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Capital Gain Management
  • Investment Advisory
  • 80C Deductions for HUF

Eligibility

  • Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist Families
  • Automatic Membership by Birth
  • One Karta (Head) needed
  • Minimum 2 Members
  • Can run Family Business

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about HUF Formation & Taxation.

What is a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)?
An HUF is a unique legal entity defined under Hindu Law, consisting of all persons lineally descended from a common ancestor, including their wives and unmarried daughters. It is treated as a separate entity for tax purposes, distinct from its members.
How is an HUF formed and registered?
An HUF is automatically created upon marriage in a Hindu family. However, to recognize it for tax and financial purposes, a formal HUF Deed must be executed on stamp paper, and a separate PAN card must be applied for in the name of the HUF.
What are the tax benefits of forming an HUF?
Since an HUF has its own PAN, it is taxed separately. It enjoys the same basic tax exemption limit and deductions (like Section 80C for investments, 80D for insurance) as an individual. This allows a family to split income and reduce overall tax liability.
Can a single person form an HUF?
No, a single person cannot form an HUF. A minimum of two members (coparceners) are required to constitute a family. Typically, it consists of a Karta (head of the family) and other members like spouse and children.
What documents are required for HUF PAN Card?
To apply for an HUF PAN card, you need the HUF Deed (Affidavit) signed by the Karta and coparceners, along with the ID and Address proof of the Karta (PAN, Aadhaar, Voter ID).
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