12A & 80G Registration
Exempt Income. Boost Donations.
Secure Section 12A (12AB) & 80G registrations on the Income Tax portal. Qualify for absolute tax exemption and issue valid $50\%$ deduction tax receipts to donor networks.
All rates exclude statutory government filing stamp duties
What is 12A & 80G Registration & Why is it Mandatory?
Under Section 11 of the Income-tax Act, obtaining Section 12A (now 12AB) registration is mandatory to exempt your non-profitβs annual receipts from corporate taxes. Furthermore, a Section 80G registration empowers your NGO to issue tax exemption certificates, allowing your donors to claim a **$50\%$ tax deduction** on their donations under Section 80G of the Act, which is vital to secure institutional and CSR funding.
Provisional registrations are valid for 3 years (for fresh NGOs), and Permanent registrations are valid for 5 years.
| Registration Scheme | Legal Validity Period | Tax Exemption Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Section 12A / 12AB | 3 Years (Provisional) / 5 Years (Permanent) | $100\%$ Tax Exemption on NGO Income |
| Section 80G | 3 Years (Provisional) / 5 Years (Permanent) | $50\%$ Tax Deduction for Donors |
| MCA CSR-1 Registration | Permanent (Unique ID based) | Eligible to receive Corporate CSR Funds |
π‘ Provisional to Permanent: All new Trusts or Section 8 Companies receive a Provisional 3-Year 12A & 80G status. This must be converted into a Permanent 5-Year status within 6 months of commencing charitable activities or before the provisional status expires.
Select Your NGO Exemption Plan
Transparent, flat-rate pricing. Choose from single-filing, corporate combo, or recurring donor return packages.
Recommended for fresh trusts, Section 8 companies, and societies wanting to protect their receipts from tax liabilities.
Perfect setup to attract donor funding. Allows donors to claim a $50\%$ deduction on their donations.
Integrated double-filing pack. Expose your NGO to tax-exempt status and donor tax relief benefits in one single go.
Mandatory annual return certifying all donations received during the financial year. Due before 31st May.
Mandatory registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to qualify for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding.
Mandatory registration on the NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal to apply for central/state government grants.
Specialized NGO Compliance Modules
We handle advanced audit setups, foreign funding approvals, and administrative notice responses.
Mandatory registration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) to legally accept foreign donations.
Preparation and portal upload of your mandatory annual income tax return under Section 139(4A) or 139(4B) to maintain your tax-exempt status.
Mandatory CA audit certification required for trusts and NGOs to claim Section 11 tax exemptions when gross receipts exceed statutory limits.
How Your Exemption Registration Works
Simple, clean, and 100% digital. We manage your tax portal while you serve the community.
Simply upload your Trust Deed, PAN, and trustee identification details securely on WhatsApp or our portal link.
We compile Form 10A, draft your NGOβs Detailed Activity Statements, and configure the application packages.
We upload the draft packages on the Income Tax portal. You verify the filing using a secure Aadhaar-linked OTP.
The Income Tax Department approves the application. We instantly send your verified 12A and 80G certificates to your WhatsApp.
Required Documents Checklist
Simple soft copies are sufficient. Scan or capture them from your mobile device.
NGO Registration FAQs
Yes. The Income Tax Department allows brand-new NGOs to apply for **Provisional 12A & 80G registrations**. This provisional status is valid for 3 years, allowing you to accept tax-free donations right from day one and build your activity profile.
Once your provisional status is converted into a **Permanent 12A & 80G registration**, the certificate is valid for **5 years**. You must apply for renewal (Form 10AB) at least 6 months before the 5-year validity period expires.
Yes, absolutely. Every NGO holding an active 80G registration is legally required to file an annual donor return in **Form 10BD** before 31st May of every financial year. This return logs donor details and enables them to claim their tax deductions. Failing to file Form 10BD attracts a late fee of βΉ200 per day.
No. Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, corporate entities can only allocate CSR funds to NGOs registered on the MCA portal with a valid **CSR-1 Registration Number**. We can handle your CSR-1 onboarding alongside your 12A & 80G filings.
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