Get tax exemption certificates for your NGO under Section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act. Enable your organization to receive tax-exempt income and provide donors with tax deduction benefits.
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India's NGOs are registered for a range of social, humanitarian, and developmental objectives. One of the main benefits of registering an NGO in 2025 is getting tax exemptions, especially through two major certifications—12A and 80G under the Income Tax Act. These certifications not only lower the tax liability of the company but also motivate contributors by providing tax deductions.
Whether you are starting a nonprofit, donating to one, or actively running one, you have to know how 12A and 80G registrations operate and why they are absolutely vital for financial stability and credibility.
12A registration is an exemption taken by most trusts at one time, including incorporation after the exemption from income tax inclusion. Section 8 Companies, trusts and NGOs that have 12A registration enjoy an exemption from paying income tax on the surplus income of the Trust or NGO.
12A is exempt from paying income tax based on registration, trusts, NGOs, and other Section 8 companies. NGOs are organizations for charitable and non-profit activities. However, they have income, and if not registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, they will have to pay tax at the usual rates.
Income will be exempted from taxation
Organisation becomes eligible to receive government, abroad and various private sector grants
Benefits of FCRA Registration become available
Organizations registered under 12A are also eligible for availing of benefits under section 80G
80G Registration under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act provides benefits to the donor of an NGO. The donor gets financial benefits in the taxable amount of their income. The Income Tax Department issued the 80G certificate to a non-governmental organization (NGO), a charitable trust, or a section 8 company.
The donor receives a tax rebate of 50% on donating to such an organization, as they become eligible to withdraw such amount from their total gross income.
A donor can avail deduction from their taxable income
Attracts the donor to donate due to tax benefits
Getting an 80G Registration also facilitates seeking foreign contributions
Only an NGO with 12A and 80G registration is eligible for government funding
80G registration gives your NGO a promising prospect, enhancing its goodwill and confidence
Comprehensive process for obtaining both 12A and 80G registration certificates
Submit Form 10A to Income Tax Commissioner
Apply for 80G certificate after 12A approval
Income Tax officials verify documents and premises
Receive 12A and 80G certificates
The registration process of an NGO in India can be done in three ways under different Acts
Register under Trust Act with minimum 2 trustees
Register as society with minimum 7 members
Register under Companies Act with minimum 3 members
Get answers to common questions about 80G & 12A registration
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