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Unlock tax exemptions for your NGO with 12A & 80G.

Section 12A grants your charitable organisation full income tax exemption. Section 80G makes your organisation donation-friendly — donors get 50% or 100% tax deduction on contributions.

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12A and 80G Registration for NGO Trust Society

12A Registration Issued in 15 Days*

*Timeline is indicative and may vary based on document verification and government processing.

What are 12A and 80G Registrations?

Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides income tax exemption to charitable trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies on their income applied for charitable purposes. Without 12A registration, the organisation's surplus income is taxed at applicable rates. Section 80G registration entitles donors who contribute to the registered organisation to claim a deduction of 50% (with qualifying limit) or 100% (without qualifying limit) of their donation from their taxable income — making your organisation far more attractive for corporate CSR spending and individual giving. The Finance Act 2020 overhauled the registration system: organisations now receive provisional registration (3 years) followed by final registration (5 years, renewable). Both sections are now applied together using Form 10A (new organisations) or Form 10AB (renewal/conversion).

Eligibility — Who Can Apply?

  • Trusts registered under the Indian Trusts Act or state Public Trusts Acts
  • Societies registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
  • Section 8 Companies incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013
  • Nidhi Companies and Mutually Aided Cooperative Societies (in some cases)
  • Organisations with purely charitable or religious objects (religious-only qualifies for 12A, not 80G)

Key Benefits of 12A & 80G

12A — Income Tax Exemption:

All income applied towards charitable purposes is fully exempt from income tax. Only surplus retained beyond permitted accumulation (15% of income) is taxed.

80G — Donor Tax Deduction:

Individual and corporate donors can claim 50% or 100% deduction on donations — transforming your NGO into a preferred destination for corporate CSR and high-net-worth individual giving.

Government Grant Eligibility:

Most central and state government grant schemes require 12A registration as a minimum eligibility criterion for NGOs applying for project funding.

CSR Funding Access:

Corporates spending on CSR under Companies Act Schedule VII prefer NGOs with 12A and 80G. Darpan registration (with 12A) is a standard requirement for corporate CSR disbursals.

Increased Donor Confidence:

12A and 80G registration signals regulatory legitimacy and tax compliance to donors, increasing trust and the volume and size of donations received.

Documents Required

1

Registration certificate of the organisation (trust deed / society registration / COI)

2

PAN card of the organisation

3

Memorandum of Association / trust deed / articles of association

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Audited financial statements for the last 3 years (or since inception if less than 3 years old)

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Activity/annual report demonstrating genuine charitable activities

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Bank account statements of the organisation

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List of trustees / managing committee members with PAN and Aadhaar

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Details of any business undertaking or commercial activities (if applicable)

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Darpan registration ID (NGO-Darpan) — required for 12A/80G applications

Our Registration Process

1

Obtain NGO-Darpan (NITI Aayog) Unique ID — mandatory prerequisite for 12A/80G filing

2

Compile audited financial statements, activity report, and governing document

3

Prepare Form 10A (for provisional registration) on the Income Tax e-filing portal

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Upload all supporting documents in the prescribed format and file the application

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Respond to any queries or hearing notices from the PCIT/CIT — Exemptions within 30 days

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Receive provisional 12A and 80G registration orders (valid 3 years)

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Before expiry, apply for final registration on Form 10AB with actual activity evidence

How It Works

1

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A dedicated specialist with expertise in your service category is assigned to your case within 24 hours of payment.

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Work in Progress

Your expert prepares documents, files applications with the relevant authority, and follows up on your behalf.

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Delivery

Your registration certificate, legal document, or filed return is delivered digitally to your Golden Verdict dashboard.

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Form 10A/10AB preparation, supporting document compilation, Income Tax Department portal filing, and follow-up until approval — all handled.

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Why Golden Verdict For
12A and 80G Registration?

12A/80G applications are scrutinised by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (PCIT) or Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) — Exemptions. Applications with vague charitable objects, incomplete financial statements, or missing corpus details are routinely rejected or called for hearings. Golden Verdict prepares a complete, professionally presented application — with a well-documented activity report, correctly formatted financial statements, clearly articulated charitable objects, and all supporting documents in the format expected by the PCIT/CIT. We handle the portal filing and follow up on behalf of your organisation until the registration order is issued.

12A makes your NGO tax-free. 80G makes your NGO donation-ready. Golden Verdict gets you both.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for 12A and 80G registration?+
Any charitable or religious organisation constituted as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company can apply. The organisation must have been formed for charitable purposes — education, poverty relief, medical relief, environment protection, preservation of monuments, or any other notified charitable purpose. Organisations engaging in religious activities alone (with no charitable component) are eligible for 12A but not 80G.
What is the difference between provisional and final registration?+
New organisations receive provisional 12A/80G registration for 3 years (Form 10A). Before the provisional period ends, the organisation must apply for final registration (Form 10AB) by submitting audited financial statements, activity reports, and evidence of genuine charitable activities. Final registration is valid for 5 years and must be renewed.
What is the 80G deduction percentage for donors?+
Donations to organisations registered under Section 80G qualify for 50% deduction with a qualifying limit of 10% of the donor's Adjusted Gross Total Income. Some categories (e.g., PM's National Relief Fund, National Defence Fund) qualify for 100% deduction without any limit. Most NGOs fall in the 50% with limit category.
Is 12A registration mandatory for CSR funding?+
Companies Act 2013 Schedule VII permits CSR spending to NGOs. While 12A is not strictly mandatory for receiving CSR, most corporates require 12A registration (and often 80G) as part of their due diligence before approving CSR grants. Darpan registration on the NITI Aayog portal is also frequently required.
How long does 12A/80G registration take?+
The Income Tax Department is required to process Form 10A within 1 month (provisional) and 6 months (final). In practice, provisional registration often arrives within 1–3 months. Scrutiny cases may take up to 6 months if additional documents are requested.
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Section 12A grants your charitable organisation full income tax exemption. Section 80G makes your organisation donation-friendly — donors get 50% or 100% tax deduction on contributions.

“12A makes your NGO tax-free. 80G makes your NGO donation-ready. Golden Verdict gets you both.”

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