12A & 80G Registration
12A and 80G are two of the most important tax exemptions for non-profit organisations in India, and they are usually applied for together. 12A gives your organisation exemption from income tax on its surplus income. 80G allows donors to claim a tax deduction on donations made to your organisation — which makes your NGO significantly more attractive to individual and corporate donors.
12A and 80G are two of the most important tax exemptions for non-profit organisations in India, and they are usually applied for together. 12A gives your organisation exemption from income tax on its surplus income. 80G allows donors to claim a tax deduction on donations made to your organisation — which makes your NGO significantly more attractive to individual and corporate donors.
Both are now applied for through the Income Tax portal under the revised process (effective April 2021). The process involves submitting detailed documentation about your objectives, activities, and financials. We handle the preparation and filing, and represent you through any queries from the Income Tax Department.
Trusts, societies, and Section 8 Companies that want income tax exemption on surplus funds
NGOs that want to offer tax benefits to donors, making fundraising easier
Organisations applying for CSR funding, government grants, or FCRA registration later
Newly registered NGOs who want to establish their tax-exempt status early
12A and 80G are separate registrations, but since they're applied for together and the documentation largely overlaps, there is no reason to delay one while waiting for the other.
Newly formed organisations applying for provisional 12A and 80G have slightly different document requirements. We will confirm what applies based on your registration age.
We review your documents and governing objectives
To ensure they align with what the Income Tax Department requires for exemption.
We prepare and file the application
Through the Income Tax portal, for both 12A and 80G simultaneously.
Query handling
If the department issues a query or asks for additional information, we respond on your behalf.
Certificate issued
12A and 80G registration certificates are issued, typically as provisional approvals valid for 3 years initially.
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