12A & 80G
Secure 12A income tax exemption and 80G donor-deduction approval so your NGO pays no tax on its surplus and donors get tax benefits.
- Timeline30–90 working days after filing on the Income Tax portal.
- Starting at₹6,999 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents6 items — shared securely online
About 12A & 80G
12A (now under Section 12AB) exempts the income of a charitable trust, society or Section 8 company from income tax when applied to its objects. 80G (Section 80G(5)) lets donors claim a deduction on donations made to the NGO.
Both approvals are granted online by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) through Form 10A / 10AB and must be renewed every five years.
What is 12A & 80G?
12A registration exempts the NGO's income from tax; 80G approval makes donations to it deductible for donors. Together they form the core tax-exemption framework for NGOs.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- NGO Services
- Authority / portal
- Income Tax Department — Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions); e-filing portal
- Timeline
- 30–90 working days after filing on the Income Tax portal.
- Starting price
- ₹6,999
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs 12A & 80G?
Situations where this registration or service is required or strongly recommended.
Newly registered NGOs
Trusts, societies and Section 8 companies.
NGOs collecting donations
80G attracts more donors.
NGOs applying for CSR / grants
Funders require 12A & 80G.
Existing NGOs renewing
Approvals must be renewed every five years.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for 12A & 80G.
Registered NGO
Trust, society or Section 8 company.
Charitable objects
No profit distribution.
Books & PAN
Valid PAN and accounts maintained.
Benefits of 12A & 80G
What you gain once it is done right.
Income tax exemption
Surplus applied to objects is exempt.
Donor deduction
Donors can claim deductions under 80G.
More funding
Preferred by CSR and institutional donors.
Credibility
Recognition from the Income Tax Department.
Types of 12A and 80G registration
Pick the route that matches your NGO's stage.
Provisional registration
For newly formed trusts, societies and Section 8 companies that have not started activities; valid for three years.
Regular registration
For NGOs already registered provisionally or operating for some time; valid for five years.
Re-registration and renewal
Renewal of existing registrations before expiry to continue exemption and donor deductions.
80G approval
Lets donors claim a deduction for donations to your NGO, subject to the applicable limits.
Documents required
Keep these ready. We share an exact checklist for your specific case and collect everything through a secure online link.
Registration certificate
Trust deed / society certificate / incorporation certificate.
PAN of the NGO
MoA / trust deed / bye-laws
Showing charitable objects.
Financial statements
Past three years, if available.
Details of activities
Activities carried out.
Trustee / director details
PAN and addresses.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes 12A & 80G from first call to final delivery.
- 01
Eligibility review
Check deed and objects for tax-exemption clauses.
- 02
Amendments if needed
Amend deed if clauses conflict.
- 03
Prepare Form 10A / 10AB
Draft forms and annexures.
- 04
File on Income Tax portal
Submit using DSC / EVC.
- 05
Respond to notices
Reply to queries from the Commissioner.
- 06
Receive approval
Provisional or final registration and 80G certificate.
NewStarts 12A & 80G service
What is included when you engage NewStarts.
Free eligibility check
A specialist reviews your facts and confirms the right route and package for 12A & 80G before you pay anything.
Document checklist & review
You receive an exact checklist and upload through a secure link. We verify every document to avoid rejections.
Drafting & filing
We prepare every form, declaration and annexure for 12A & 80G and file on the correct government portal.
Query & objection handling
Any departmental query or clarification is answered by our team, with corrected filings where needed.
Delivery & hand-over
Certificates and approvals are shared digitally, with a plain-language note on your next compliance steps.
Post-service support
Reminders, renewals and related filings can be handled by the same NewStarts relationship manager.
Transparent pricing
No hidden charges. Choose the package that fits — upgrade anytime.
Basic
₹6,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
12A and 80G filing
- Document review
- Form 10A / 10AB filing
- Query support
Premium
₹9,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
12A & 80G with follow-up
- Everything in Basic
- Deed review & amendments advice
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Renewal reminder
12A & 80G FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
12A exempts the NGO's income; 80G gives donors a deduction.
Yes, most NGOs apply for both.
Five years, after which renewal is required.
No.
Yes, for provisional registration.
Yes. Document collection, e-signing and filing are completed online, so you do not need to visit any office. Where a physical step is unavoidable, we tell you upfront.
NewStarts professional fees, GST and government fees are shown separately. Government fees are paid at actuals and confirmed with you before filing.
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