12A & 80G Registration – CA Service

12A & 80G Registration for NGOs & Trusts

Get income tax exemption & donation benefits for your NGO—100% CA Support!

What is 12A & 80G Registration?

12A & 80G registrations are special certifications issued by the Income Tax Department for NGOs, trusts, and Section 8 companies:

  • 12A Registration: Makes NGO income tax-exempt (no tax on grants, donations, incomes, etc.).
  • 80G Registration: Makes your donors' donations eligible for tax deductions under Indian IT Act.

Who Should Apply for 12A & 80G?

  • Registered NGOs, Trusts & Societies (Charitable, Religious, Educational)
  • Section 8 Companies
  • Foundations seeking tax-exempt status & want donor attraction

Why Should You Get 12A & 80G?

Major Benefits:
  • No Income Tax on grants/donations/NGO revenue (12A)
  • More Donations as donors get tax deduction benefit (80G)
  • Eligible for CSR funds, government aid, international grants
  • Enhanced Trust & Brand Value in the sector
Note:
  • Without 12A, NGO income can be taxed up to 30%!
  • Most funders and major donors prefer 80G-certified NGOs.

Documents Required

Basic Organization Documents:
  • Trust/Society/NGO Registration Certificate
  • PAN Card of NGO
  • Deed/MOA/AOA/Constitution
Management & Activity:
  • List of Trustees/Board Members (with ID & Address proof)
  • Latest Annual report
  • Details of key projects/activities
Other:
  • Bank account statements (last 3 years, if any)
  • Audited accounts/balance sheets (past 3 years, if any)
  • Donor details (past/future projections)

12A & 80G Registration Process

Apply Online
Upload Docs
Review by CA
Govt. Scrutiny
Queries Resolve
Certificate Issue

Frequently Asked Questions

Without 12A, income is taxable. Without 80G, donors won't get tax exemption. Registration is not compulsory, but highly recommended to attract more donations and save tax!

Certificates are issued directly by the Income Tax Department after approval of application and documents.

Yes, even brand new NGOs or societies can apply. If not 3 years old, just upload current available records.

Normally, approval comes in 3–6 weeks if documents and objects are clear.

Now, they are valid for 5 years and then have to be renewed online (revalidation process).