Section 12A & 80G Tax Exemptions & CSR-1 Registration
Obtain tax-exempt status for your non-profit and enable tax-deductible contributions for your donors. We guide you through provisional and final Form 10A/10AB filings.
Scope
What's included
- Section 12A / 12AB Income Tax Exemption registration (Form 10A / 10AB)
- Section 80G Donor Tax Benefit Certification for charitable contributions
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR-1) Registration on MCA portal for corporate funding eligibility
- Review of Trust Deed / MoA object clauses to satisfy Income Tax Department non-profit norms
- Preparation of activity reports, expenditure statements, and project highlights
- Drafting responses to Income Tax Officer notices and queries
How it works
Our process
- 1
Eligibility Audit
We review your trust deed or charter to verify that your objects are purely charitable and compliant with tax laws.
- 2
Documentation & Form Prep
We compile financial statements, activity proofs, trustee profiles, and draft Form 10A/10AB on the Income Tax portal.
- 3
e-Filing & Submissions
We submit the applications online using your digital signature or EVC verification.
- 4
Department Coordination
We track the application status, answer IT department queries, and secure your 12A and 80G certificates.
Be prepared
Documents you'll need
Scanned copies or clear photos are fine. We'll confirm the exact list for your case in the first call.
- Registration Certificate and Trust Deed / Society Rules / Section 8 MoA & AoA
- PAN card copy of the NPO
- Audited financial statements for the past 3 years (or since inception for new NPOs)
- Detailed report of charitable activities performed along with photos and press coverage
- List of current Trustees, Governing Body members, or Directors with PAN and contact details
FAQs
Common questions
What is the difference between 12A and 80G registration?
Section 12A exempts your NPO's income from income tax, ensuring donations and grants aren't taxed as profit. Section 80G provides tax deduction benefits (typically 50%) to your donors, making your organization attractive to supporters and CSR funds.
Can a newly registered NGO apply for 12A and 80G immediately?
Yes. Under current income tax rules, newly created NPOs can apply for provisional 12AB and 80G approval (valid for 3 years) right after registration. Final registration is filed within 6 months of starting activities or before provisional period expiry.
What is Form CSR-1?
Form CSR-1 registers your NPO with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs so you can legally receive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from companies. We file CSR-1 alongside 12A/80G approvals.
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