Overview
What is 12A & 80G Registration?
12A registration concerns the income-tax treatment of an eligible charitable institution, while 80G approval concerns eligible donor deductions. Each has its own conditions, validity and reporting requirements.
Why it matters
Key advantages
- Tax-exemption pathway for eligible institutional income
- Potential donor deduction under an approved 80G status
- Improved grant and donor readiness
Preparation
Typical documents and information
The final checklist is confirmed after an eligibility review. Commonly requested items include:
- Constitutional and registration documents
- PAN and office-bearer details
- Activity note and evidence
- Accounts and bank statements for available years
- Registration details under other applicable laws
Process
How the service works
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Review charitable objects and actual activities
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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02
Reconcile governance, accounts and registrations
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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Prepare and submit the prescribed online forms
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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Respond to clarification or document requests
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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Track approval conditions, validity and renewal dates
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
After completion
Ongoing responsibilities
Maintain charitable application of funds, books, audit and return obligations, donation records and prescribed statements or certificates. Approval is not automatic.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is 12a & 80g registration the right option for me?
It depends on your entity, activity, location and objective. We first review those facts and flag other registrations or approvals that may be a better fit.
Are government fees included?
Government, stamp, certification and third-party charges vary by application. Any professional quote should identify these separately before work begins.
How long will the process take?
Timing depends on document readiness, portal availability, department review and whether queries or inspections arise. We provide a practical estimate after reviewing the case, but authority approval dates cannot be guaranteed.
What happens after submission?
We track available status updates, coordinate replies to routine queries within scope and share the acknowledgement or approval. Material objections, hearings or specialist opinions may require a separate scope.