Tax Exemption for NGOs & Donors
12A & 80G Registration
12A registration gives income tax exemption to NGOs (trust, society, Section 8 company). 80G registration allows donors to claim 50% deduction on donations. Both are essential for any NGO seeking to attract donors.
- Typically 30-45 working days
- Tax exemption expert
- 30-45 days
- IT department filing
- 12A filing
- 80G filing
- CSR fund guidance
- FCRA guidance
// Why choose this
Benefits
- NGO income fully exempt from tax
- Donors get 50% deduction
- More donations from corporates
- CSR funding eligibility
- Government grant eligibility
- Higher credibility
// Step by step
How it works
- 01
Eligibility Check
Day 1-3Verify NGO meets 12A/80G criteria
- 02
Application Prep
Day 3-8Prepare Form 10A for 12A and 10AC for 80G
- 03
Portal Filing
Day 8-12File on Income Tax e-filing portal
- 04
IT Scrutiny
Day 12-35Income tax officer reviews application
- 05
Registration
Day 35-45Receive 12A and 80G registration certificates
Timelines are typical and depend on government processing.
// Keep these ready
Documents required
- NGO registration certificate
- PAN of NGO
- Bank account details
- Object clause details
- Audited accounts (last 3 years if available)
- Activity report
Upload them from your phone after you start. Your expert tells you if anything else is needed.
// Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can for-profit companies get 12A registration?
No, 12A registration is only for non-profit organizations — trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies — with charitable objects.
How long is 12A & 80G registration valid?
From 2021, 12A and 80G registrations are provisional (3 years) initially, then renewed for 5 years based on activities.
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