Streamlined 12A & 80G REGISTRATION FOR NGOS · NGO & Non-Profit Compliance

Streamlined 12A & 80G REGISTRATION FOR NGOS · NGO & Non-Profit Compliance

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Step 2

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Here's What You'll Need

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  • Document Name
  • Notes / Format
  • Document Name
  • Notes / Format
  • Trust Deed / Memorandum of Association / MOA
  • Registered constitutional document of the NGO · PDF - must clearly state charitable objects
  • Registration Certificate of the NGO
  • Trust registration certificate, society registration, or Section 8 company incorporation certificate · PDF
  • PAN Card of the NGO
  • Organisation's PAN · JPG or PDF
  • List of Trustees / Governing Board Members
  • Names, PAN, Aadhaar, and addresses of all trustees, directors, or managing committee members
  • Financial Statements (last 3 years or since inception)
  • Balance sheet, income & expenditure account, and receipts & payments account · PDF
  • Activity Report
  • Detailed report of all charitable activities undertaken since inception - we help compile and present this effectively

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Overview - 12a 80g registration for ngos ngo non profit compliance Registration

What is 12A?

Section 12A / 12AB registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961 exempts an NGO (trust, society, or Section 8 company) from paying income tax on all income earned - provided it is applied for charitable or religious purposes. Without 12A, even a non-profit organisation pays income tax on its surplus like any other entity.

What is 80G?

Section 80G registration allows donors to your NGO to claim a 50% deduction on donations made to your organisation from their own taxable income - effectively making donations 50% cheaper for corporate and individual donors. This significantly increases donation attractiveness.

Governing authority

Both registrations are granted by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) - CIT(E) - in the jurisdiction of the NGO. Applications are filed online on the Income Tax portal (incometax.gov.in) using Form 10A.

Combined application

12A and 80G registrations are applied for simultaneously using Form 10A. Both are now granted as provisional registrations valid for 3 years (for new NGOs), after which a final registration is granted based on actual activities.

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Who Usually Requires This?

The 12A & 80G REGISTRATION FOR NGOS · NGO & Non-Profit Compliance solution matches perfectly with these profiles:

  • Profile
  • Why It Applies
  • Profile
  • Why It Applies
  • Newly incorporated trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies
  • All newly formed NGOs should apply for 12A and 80G registration immediately after incorporation - before receiving any donations or grants, to ensure all income is tax-exempt from the beginning.
  • NGOs wanting to attract corporate CSR funding
  • Companies with CSR obligations under the Companies Act prefer donating to 80G-registered NGOs - the tax deduction makes it a more efficient use of their CSR budget.
  • NGOs applying for foreign funding (FCRA)
  • 12A registration is a prerequisite for FCRA registration - which is required to receive foreign donations. Both are necessary for NGOs seeking international funding.
  • Educational and healthcare charities
  • Schools, colleges, hospitals, and healthcare organisations run as trusts or Section 8 companies that wish to claim income tax exemption on their surplus must register under 12A.
  • Religious trusts and institutions
  • Religious trusts operating temples, mosques, churches, gurudwaras, and other religious institutions can also register under 12A to exempt their surplus income from taxation.
  • 80G registration
  • Due to the 2020 Income Tax changes, all previously registered NGOs had to re-apply. Any NGO that missed the re-registration window must apply afresh for provisional registration.
  • ✅ WHY DO YOU NEED THIS
  • Key Benefit
  • Explanation
  • Key Benefit
  • Explanation
  • Complete Income Tax Exemption for the NGO
  • Without 12A, your NGO pays income tax on its surplus at 30% - drastically reducing the funds available for charitable activities. 12A makes the entire surplus tax-free.
  • Dramatically Increases Donor Attractiveness
  • 80G makes donations to your NGO 50% more tax-efficient for donors. Corporate donors - especially those fulfilling CSR obligations - strongly prefer 80G-registered NGOs over unregistered ones.
  • Prerequisite for FCRA Registration
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs requires proof of 12A registration before granting FCRA registration - which is needed to receive foreign donations from international organisations, foundations, and individuals.
  • Required for Government Grants & Funding
  • Most government grant schemes (district administration, state social welfare departments, central ministries) require 12A registration as a condition of eligibility for grant applications.
  • PROCESS
  • Step Name
  • What Happens
  • Timeline
  • Step 1
  • NGO Document Compilation
  • memorandum of association, activity reports, financial statements, and objects of the organisation.
  • Days 1–2
  • Step 2
  • Form 10A Preparation
  • We prepare Form 10A on the Income Tax portal - with complete details of the NGO's activities, governance structure, and compliance history.
  • Days 2–4
  • Step 3
  • Online Filing with CIT(E)
  • We file the combined 12A and 80G application on the Income Tax portal (incometax.gov.in) in the jurisdiction of the CIT(E) covering the NGO's registered address.
  • Days 3–5
  • Step 4
  • Provisional Registration Certificate
  • The CIT(E) reviews and issues provisional 12A and 80G registration certificates - valid for 3 years. We deliver both certificates and advise on the final registration process.
  • 30–90 days

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Expected Additional Levies

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  • Processing Levies based on capital limits

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