12A & 80G Registration — tax exemption for your NGO

12A exempts your NGO’s income from tax; 80G lets your donors claim a deduction. We file Form 10A/10AB and get both for your trust, society or Section 8 company.

What it is

12A registration gives a trust, society or Section 8 company exemption from income tax on its surplus, and 80G registration lets donors claim a deduction on their donations. Both are granted by the Income Tax Department through Form 10A (provisional) and Form 10AB (regular) on the income-tax portal, and are valid for a fixed period before renewal.

Who should register

Registered trusts, societies and Section 8 companies carrying out genuine charitable or not-for-profit activities.

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Why register

Income-tax exemption

With 12A, your organisation’s surplus income is exempt from income tax.

More donations

80G lets donors claim a deduction, which encourages larger contributions.

CSR & grant eligibility

Most CSR funders and grant bodies require valid 12A/80G before releasing funds.

Credibility

Registration signals that your NGO is compliant and trustworthy.

Documents you'll need

  • Registration certificate and trust deed / MOA
  • PAN of the organisation
  • Details of activities and objectives
  • Financial statements / bank statements
  • Details of trustees, members or directors
  • Registered office address proof

How it works

  1. Ensure the entity (trust/society/Section 8) is registered
  2. File Form 10A for provisional 12A & 80G
  3. Receive provisional registration
  4. File Form 10AB for regular registration at the right time
  5. Registration valid for the prescribed period
  6. Renew before expiry to keep benefits

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 12A and 80G?

12A exempts the NGO’s own income from tax; 80G gives the NGO’s donors a deduction on what they donate.

Which entities can apply?

Registered trusts, societies and Section 8 companies engaged in charitable activities.

How long is the registration valid?

Registrations are granted for a fixed period and must be renewed; we track and file the renewal for you.

Do we need 12A before 80G?

Yes, 12A is the foundation exemption; 80G is applied alongside or after it. We handle both together.

Note: Timelines and validity periods for 12A/80G are set by the Income Tax Department and its rules, which change from time to time. We file the current forms and advise you on renewal.