12A and 80G Combo Registration
Exempt your NGO’s income from tax (12A) and offer tax deductions to your donors (80G). Maximize your fundraising capabilities.
Overview
Merely registering an NGO (Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company) does not automatically exempt its income from tax. To gain tax-free status, the NGO must register under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act. Furthermore, to attract significant donations, the NGO must register under Section 80G. An 80G certificate allows individuals or corporations who donate to your NGO to claim a deduction (usually 50%) on their taxable income. Getting both registrations simultaneously is the most efficient way to legitimize your charity and scale your fundraising efforts.
What is Included in Our Package
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required to Start
Upload digital files during onboarding. No physical submissions needed.
NGO Corporate Documents
- Registration Certificate (Trust Deed / Society Registration / Section 8 COI)
- PAN Card of the NGO
- NOC from the landlord for the registered office
- List of Trustees / Governing Body members with their PAN and Aadhaar
Operational Documents
- Detailed note on the charitable activities conducted so far (or proposed activities)
- Audited Financial Statements for the last 3 years (if the NGO is older than a year)
- Donation receipts and activity photos (if applicable)
Step-by-Step Registration Timeline
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Document Scrutiny
Our CA team reviews your deed/MoA to ensure it contains the mandatory clauses required by the Income Tax Department (e.g., dissolution clause, no-profit motive clause).
Step 2: Filing Form 10A
We draft and file Form 10A online on the Income Tax portal for both 12A and 80G provisional registrations.
Step 3: Provisional Approval
The IT department issues a Provisional Registration (valid for 3 years) almost immediately upon automated verification.
Step 4: Final Registration (Post-Operations)
Within 6 months of commencing charitable activities, we assist you in filing Form 10AB to convert the provisional status into a Final Registration (valid for 5 years).
Key Advantages of 12A & 80G Registrations
These certificates are the backbone of any successful non-profit organization.
100% Tax Exemption on Income (12A)
Grants received, donations, and income generated from charitable activities become exempt from direct income tax.
Attract Corporate Donors (80G)
Corporations seeking to fulfill their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) mandates will only donate to 80G-certified organizations.
Government Grants Eligibility
Holding both 12A and 80G certificates makes your NGO eligible to apply for state and central government funding schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
Can I apply for 80G without having 12A?▼
No. 12A registration is a mandatory prerequisite for applying for 80G. We process both applications simultaneously to save time.
What is Provisional vs. Final Registration?▼
Under the new rules, newly formed NGOs are first given a Provisional Registration valid for 3 years. Once the NGO actually begins its charitable work on the ground, it must apply for Final Registration, which involves a detailed audit by the IT department.
Can commercial businesses get 12A/80G?▼
No. These exemptions are strictly restricted to non-profit entities engaged in charitable activities like education, medical relief, poverty alleviation, or environmental protection.
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