12A & 80G Registration Online -Requirements, Procedure, Fees

Updated on December 10, 2024 04:21:07 PM

12A & 80G Registration ensures that Income of an organization is exempted from Income Tax if an NGO has this registration. If an organization has obtained certification under section 80G of Income Tax Act, then donors of that NGO can claim exemption from Income Tax. Application for registration under section 12AB and 80G can be applied just after the registration of NGO.

Application for registration under 80G and 12AB can be applied together or it can be applied separately. If an organization wants to apply for both registrations separately, then application for registration u/s 12AB would be applied first. Getting 12AB registration is mandatory for application of registration u/s 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961.

At Professional Utilities, Our Team of experts will help you register your 12A & 80G in a seamless manner without you being worried about the documents and registration process. We will take care of all the documents and registration requirements and do the incorporation in the most efficient way due to our years of experience in Company registration.

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What is 12A & 80G Registration?

Nonprofit organizations play an important part in India's social and economic growth. However, they lack a consistent source of money to produce their revenues. They are largely dependent on grants, donations, and other sources of unconditional support.

These contributions enable them to continue operating and meet their goals on time. The government uses 12A and 80G registrations to encourage such contributions to non-profit groups.

12A Registration: NGOs can seek 12A registration under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act of 1961. It exempts these groups from paying taxes on revenue earned from grants, gifts, and other forms of unconditional contributions. All NGOs who wish to profit from Section 12A must register.

80G Registration: NGOs get 80G registration to allow their contributors to claim tax deductions for contributions made to these groups. The goal of 80G registration is to promote greater donations to NGOs to support their welfare initiatives. This registration is optional and may only be obtained after 12A registration.

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Benefits of 12A & 80G Registration

Obtaining Section 12A and 80G registrations under the Income Tax Act can be a game changer for charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These registrations not only represent official recognition from the Income Tax Department, but they also provide access to a plethora of benefits that help the organization's purpose. The effect and relevance of 12A and 80G registration cannot be emphasized, from promoting a culture of transparency and accountability to increasing fundraising efforts.

Increased trust and credibility.

Section 12A and 80G registrations provide organizations legitimacy and ensure transparency for donors.

Increased Funding Potential

Tax breaks encourage individuals and corporations to make larger contributions to non-governmental organizations. This, in turn, expands the financial base of these organizations.

Access to government grants

Many government departments and agencies require NGOs to have 12A and 80G registrations to be eligible for the various assured grants and funding possibilities they provide.

Long-term Sustainability

With the potential to provide tax breaks to contributors, NGOs can create long-term financing streams and prepare to carry out initiatives with long-term effects.

Efficient resource use

12A and 80G registrations require the use of funds only for charity and religious purposes, as evidenced by regularly maintained account records.

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Minimum Requirements for 12A & 80G Registration

Here is the list of minimum requirements for 12A & 80G registration:

  1. The organization must be a registered NGO
  2. Registration u/s 80G can be applied only after Section 12A registration
  3. NGO should not have any income generated from a business
  4. The organisation must maintain a regular book of accounts in favor of their receipts and expenses
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Documents Required for 12A & 80G registration

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Here is the list of documents required for 12A & 80G certificate registration:

  1. Copy of PAN of the NGO
  2. Registration Certificate & MoA in case of Section 8 Company
  3. Trust Deed in case of a Trust
  4. Form 10A for registration u/s 12A
  5. Form 10G for registration u/s 80G
  6. Address proof where the organization is registered
  7. Copy of Utility bills like electricity bill, water bill, etc.
  8. Books of accounts of past three years or since inception
  9. Activity and Progress/Project Report of past three years
  10. List of donors along with their details
  11. Bank account statement of last three years
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12A Registration Process

Here are the complete steps for registration of 12A Certificate:

  1. The application for Form 12A can be submitted online by submitting Form 10A on the Income Tax website incometaxindaiaefiling.nic.in.
  2. The Form Section 12A can be accessed on the Income tax website under the Income Tax Forms Section, which is accessible through an e-file menu accessible upon login to the website.
  3. On receiving the application for registration, the Commissioner verifies the documents and genuineness of the NGO activities. He may call for additional documents and other information which he considers important or necessary.
  4. After verification, the Commissioner passes an order in writing for the grant of 12A Registration. If the Commissioner is not satisfied, he will reject the application, after which the applicant is provided a fair chance to be heard.
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80G Registration Process

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Here are the complete steps for registration of 80G Certificate:

  1. Application for 80G registration is made in Form 10G. It has to be filed with proper documents to Jurisdictional Principal Commissioner or Income Tax Comissioner (Exemptions).
  2. On receiving the application for registration, the Commissioner verifies the documents and genuineness of the NGO activities. He may call for additional documents and other information which he considers important or necessary.
  3. After verification, the Commissioner passes an order in writing for the grant of 80G Registration. If the Commissioner is not satisfied, he will reject the application, after which the applicant is provided a fair chance to be heard.
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12A & 80G Registration Fee

  • The total registration fees for 12A & 80G provisional certificate is ₹9,999 only.
  • The application for registration is filed within 5-10 days.
  • Total time for approval by the Jurisdictional Principal Commissioner is 20-30 days.

Note: The aformentioned Fees is exclusive of GST.

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Validity of 12A & 80G certificate

The registrations granted for the first time under Sections 12A and 80G are provisional and only valid for three years. A renewal application for this provisional registration must be submitted either 6 months before the validity period expires or within 6 months of the start of operations, whichever is earlier. Renewed registrations are valid for five years at a time.

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12A & 80G Registration online with Professional Utilities

The process of registering your organisation u/s 12AB and 80G is complicated and involves various compliances. Our experts at Professional Utilities can simplify the whole registration process for you. Register under 12AB and 80G online in 3 easy steps:

  1. Step 1: Fill our simple form and receive a callback from our team of experts
  2. Step 2: Provide all the required documents for registration and make 50% payment in advance
  3. Step 3: Your work will be done and you’ll have to make the balance payment
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Conclusion

In India, non-profit organizations must register under sections 12A and 80G. These registrations can help organizations save money on taxes, gain more donors and volunteers, and boost their trust. If you are a non-profitable organization, we recommend applying for 12A and 80G registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 12A and 80G Registration?

12A and 80G are two different registrations granted by the Income Tax Department to Non-profit organizations or NGOs that allows them to get tax exemption on the donations received from donors.

What is the purpose of 80G Certificate Registration?

The purpose of 80G Certificate Registration is to incentivize the donors who make impactful financial contribution to the NGOs or Non-Profit organisations.

What is the purpose of 12A Certificate Registration?

The purpose of 12A Certificate registration is to enable non-profit organisations such as section 8 company, trust, societies,NGOs to claim tax exemption on the donations received.

What is the eligibility for registration of 12A and 80G Certificate?

The minimum requirements for registration of 12A and 80G Certificate are as follows:


  1. The organization must be a registered NGO
  2. NGO should not have any income generated from a business.
  3. The organisation must maintain a regular book of accounts in favor of their receipts and expenses.

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