{"id":14011,"date":"2026-04-25T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/?p=14011"},"modified":"2026-04-18T13:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:48:43","slug":"how-to-get-12a-and-80g-registration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/how-to-get-12a-and-80g-registration-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get 12A and 80G Registration in India: A Complete Guide for NGOs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"introduction\"><strong>How to Get 12A and 80G Registration in India: <\/strong>Getting 12A and 80G registration is absolutely necessary for&nbsp;any non-profit&nbsp;group&nbsp;in India to&nbsp;guarantee&nbsp;financial&nbsp;stability&nbsp;and&nbsp;reputation.&nbsp;These registrations not only&nbsp;give&nbsp;tax&nbsp;advantages&nbsp;to NGOs but also&nbsp;motivate&nbsp;donors to&nbsp;give&nbsp;by&nbsp;giving&nbsp;them tax deductions.&nbsp;The Income Tax Department oversees both&nbsp;registrations, which&nbsp;are under the Income Tax Act&nbsp;of&nbsp;1961.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#1-what-does-12-a-registration-mean\">1. What\u00a0does\u00a012A Registration\u00a0mean?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-80-g-registration\">2. What\u00a0does\u00a080G\u00a0registration mean?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-requirements-for-eligibility\">3.\u00a0Requirements for\u00a0Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-necessary-paperwork-you-will-usually-require-registration-certificate-trust-deed-society-registration-coi-ng-os-pan-card-aadhaar-and-pan-of-trustees-directors-office-address-proof-report-on-activities-if-exist-financial-statements-if-the-ngo-already-exists-bank-account-numbers\">4.\u00a0Necessary Paperwork<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-by-step-registration-process\">5. Step-by-Step Registration Process<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#step-1-ngo-formation\">Step 1: NGO Formation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-2-apply-online\">Step 2: Apply Online<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-3-fill-required-details\">Step 3: Fill Required Details<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-4-verification\">Step 4: Verification<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-5-scrutiny-by-department\">Step 5: Scrutiny by Department<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-6-approval\">Step 6: Approval<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#validity-of-registration\">6.Validity of Registration<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-key-ideas\">7.\u00a0Key Idea<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-common-mistakes-to-stay-away-from\">8. Common Mistakes to\u00a0Stay Away From<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#c\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fr\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774088790166\">Q1. Can I apply for 12A and 80G together?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774088799983\">Q2. Is audit mandatory?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774088801044\">Q3. How long does approval take?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774088801772\">Q4. Can a new NGO apply?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-what-does-12-a-registration-mean\">1. What&nbsp;does&nbsp;12A Registration&nbsp;mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meaning<\/strong><br>12A registration&nbsp;enables&nbsp;an&nbsp;organization&nbsp;to&nbsp;be exempt&nbsp;from&nbsp;paying&nbsp;income tax on its surplus income.&nbsp;The revenue of&nbsp;the NGO is&nbsp;taxed as that of&nbsp;any other&nbsp;business without this registration.<br><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>total&nbsp;income tax&nbsp;exemption&nbsp;on&nbsp;excess&nbsp;income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributes to&nbsp;financial&nbsp;<strong>s<\/strong>tability&nbsp;and&nbsp;development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gains respect from organizations&nbsp;and&nbsp;benefactors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-80-g-registration\">2. What&nbsp;does&nbsp;80G&nbsp;registration mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"what-is-80-g-registration\"><strong>Meaning<\/strong><br>80G registration&nbsp;lets&nbsp;donors&nbsp;deduct taxes&nbsp;on&nbsp;gifts given&nbsp;to the&nbsp;charity.<br><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encouragement of greater&nbsp;donations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves the&nbsp;reputation&nbsp;of non-governmental organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entices personal&nbsp;and&nbsp;corporate donations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-requirements-for-eligibility\">3.&nbsp;Requirements for&nbsp;Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An NGO has to: <\/strong>to seek&nbsp;for 12A and 80G<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Be registered as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trust \/&nbsp;Corporation&nbsp;\/ Section 8 Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work&nbsp;done&nbsp;for&nbsp;humanitarian reasons&nbsp;(education, relief, environment,&nbsp;and other causes)<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not take part&nbsp;in&nbsp;lucrative&nbsp;activities<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep accurate records&nbsp;of accounts<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-necessary-paperwork-you-will-usually-require-registration-certificate-trust-deed-society-registration-coi-ng-os-pan-card-aadhaar-and-pan-of-trustees-directors-office-address-proof-report-on-activities-if-exist-financial-statements-if-the-ngo-already-exists-bank-account-numbers\">4.&nbsp;<strong>Necessary Paperwork<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"4-necessary-paperwork-you-will-usually-require-registration-certificate-trust-deed-society-registration-coi-ng-os-pan-card-aadhaar-and-pan-of-trustees-directors-office-address-proof-report-on-activities-if-exist-financial-statements-if-the-ngo-already-exists-bank-account-numbers\"><strong>You will&nbsp;usually require<\/strong>:<br>Registration Certificate (Trust Deed \/ Society Registration \/ COI)<br><strong>NGO&#8217;s&nbsp;PAN Card<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aadhaar&nbsp;and&nbsp;PAN of trustees\/directors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office address&nbsp;proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report on activities&nbsp;(if&nbsp;exist)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial statements (If the&nbsp;NGO&nbsp;already exists)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank account&nbsp;numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-by-step-registration-process\">5. Step-by-Step Registration Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-ngo-formation\">Step 1: NGO Formation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Register your NGO as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-apply-online\">Step 2: Apply Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are filed online through the Income Tax portal using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Form 10A<\/strong> \u2192 For new registration <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Form 10AB<\/strong> \u2192 For renewal or modification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-fill-required-details\">Step 3: Fill Required Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Provide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic NGO details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Objectives and activities <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trustee\/member details <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-verification\">Step 4: Verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application is verified using Digital Signature (DSC) or EVC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submitted to the jurisdictional Commissioner of Income Tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-scrutiny-by-department\">Step 5: Scrutiny by Department<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Income Tax Department may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask for additional documents <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct inquiries about activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-approval\">Step 6: Approval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If satisfied, the department issues:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12A Registration Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80G Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"validity-of-registration\">6.Validity of Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both 12A and 80G&nbsp;have a&nbsp;5-year validity period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewal is&nbsp;required&nbsp;before&nbsp;expiration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-key-ideas\">7.&nbsp;Key Idea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can&nbsp;submit concurrent applications&nbsp;for 12A and 80G<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New&nbsp;NGOs (those lacking a&nbsp;history&nbsp;of activity)&nbsp;are also eligible to&nbsp;apply<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be open about your&nbsp;financial records<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not&nbsp;misuse funds<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-common-mistakes-to-stay-away-from\">8. Common Mistakes to&nbsp;Stay Away From<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inaccurate&nbsp;or&nbsp;missing paperwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unclear&nbsp;or non-charitable&nbsp;goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not&nbsp;Keeping Appropriate Records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waiting&nbsp;in renewal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any organisation that wants to develop and draw money must first have&nbsp;12A and 80G registrations.&nbsp;While 12A&nbsp;guarantees&nbsp;tax exemption for the&nbsp;group, 80G&nbsp;offers&nbsp;tax&nbsp;advantages&nbsp;to&nbsp;contributors, therefore fostering&nbsp;a mutually beneficial&nbsp;environment.&nbsp;Strict adherence to&nbsp;the Income Tax Act&nbsp;of&nbsp;1961 and&nbsp;openness&nbsp;in&nbsp;operating could greatly increase&nbsp;the credibility and&nbsp;influence&nbsp;of an NGO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fr\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774088790166\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Q1. Can I apply for 12A and 80G together?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, both can be applied simultaneously through Form 10A.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774088799983\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Q2. Is audit mandatory?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, if income exceeds the prescribed limit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774088801044\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Q3. How long does approval take?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Usually 1\u20133 months, depending on verification.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774088801772\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Q4. Can a new NGO apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, even without prior activity. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Get 12A and 80G Registration in India: Getting 12A and 80G registration is absolutely necessary for&nbsp;any non-profit&nbsp;group&nbsp;in India to&nbsp;guarantee&nbsp;financial&nbsp;stability&nbsp;and&nbsp;reputation.&nbsp;These registrations not only&nbsp;give&nbsp;tax&nbsp;advantages&nbsp;to NGOs&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":14331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[610],"tags":[549,553],"class_list":["post-14011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-registration","tag-india","tag-registration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14011","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14011"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14332,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14011\/revisions\/14332"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngofeed.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}