12A and 80G Registration
NGO & CHARITABLE ORGANISATION COMPLIANCE
12A & 80G Registration for NGOs, Trusts & Charitable Organisations
Get Professional Assistance With Your Tax-Exemption & Donation-Eligibility Registrations
Simplify the registration process for your charitable organisation with assistance in eligibility assessment, documentation, application preparation and filing.
What Are 12A & 80G?
12A / Charitable Tax-Exemption Registration
Registration under the applicable provisions allows eligible charitable or religious entities to seek tax benefits/exemption on qualifying income, subject to the applicable conditions and compliance requirements.
The Income Tax Department specifically recognises charitable or religious trusts/institutions as eligible for tax-related benefits under the relevant provisions.
80G Registration
80G approval is relevant to eligible charitable institutions because it enables donors to claim deductions for qualifying donations, subject to the applicable conditions.
The Income Tax Department confirms that donations to eligible institutions can qualify for deductions under Section 80G, with the applicable percentage and limits depending on the category.
Who Should Apply?
Charitable Trusts
Trusts established for eligible charitable or religious purposes.
Registered Societies
Societies carrying out qualifying charitable activities.
Section 8 Companies
Non-profit companies established for eligible charitable objectives.
NGOs & Institutions
Eligible organisations working in education, healthcare, etc.
Eligibility depends on the organisation’s objectives, activities, governing documents and applicable tax provisions.
Why Register for 12A & 80G?
For Your Organisation
Tax
Benefits
Better Compliance
Institutional Credibility
Fundraising Readiness
For Your Donors
Potential Tax Deduction
Eligible donors can claim deductions for qualifying donations subject to applicable rules.
Donation Documentation
Registered organisations have specific reporting/documentation obligations relating to donations.
How the Registration Process Works
Eligibility Assessment
We understand your organisation and charitable objectives.
Document Review
Review your governing and supporting documents.
Application Preparation
Prepare the applicable registration/approval application.
Online Filing
Submit the application through the applicable Income Tax e-filing process.
Department Review
Respond to queries or additional document requirements, if any.
Registration / Approval
Receive the applicable approval /registration after successful processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 12A registration?
It refers to the applicable registration framework through which eligible charitable or religious entities can seek tax benefits subject to the relevant conditions.
What is 80G registration?
80G approval allows eligible donations to qualifying institutions to receive applicable tax deduction benefits for donors, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Can an NGO apply for both 12A and 80G?
Eligible organisations may apply for both, subject to meeting the respective requirements.
Can a Section 8 company apply?
Eligible Section 8 companies can seek applicable charitable tax registrations/approvals, subject to the relevant conditions.
What documents are required?
The requirements depend on the organisation’s structure, activities and application route.
Can CAIndia handle the complete process?
Yes — position CA India around eligibility → documentation → application → filing → query assistance.