12A Registration
Secure income tax exemption for your NGO under Section 12A — essential for any charitable organisation to operate tax-free.
Overview
Section 12A registration grants your NGO or charitable trust exemption from income tax on its receipts and income, provided these are applied towards charitable purposes. Without 12A registration, your NGO's entire income — donations, grants, programme fees — is taxable as normal income. 12A is the foundational tax exemption every NGO must obtain at the earliest. Since 2022, registrations are granted for 5 years and must be renewed.
Who Should Avail This?
All Newly Registered NGOs
Any Trust, Society, or Section-8 Company intending to operate as a charitable entity must apply immediately after registration.
Existing NGOs Without Exemption
Organisations that have been operating without 12A registration and want to rectify their status.
NGOs Renewing After 5 Years
Since 2022, all 12A registrations are valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiry.
How It Works
Document Preparation
We compile your registration certificate, Trust Deed/MOA, PAN, and 3-year financial statements.
Form 10A Filing
We file Form 10A on the income tax portal for provisional 12A registration.
Activity Report
We prepare a comprehensive activities report documenting your charitable works to satisfy the CIT(E).
Provisional Registration
Provisional registration is granted within 1 month, valid for 3 years.
Final Registration
Within 6 months of completing activities, Form 10AB is filed for permanent (5-year) registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.When should I apply for 12A?
A. Apply immediately after NGO registration. You can receive a provisional registration even before commencing activities.
Q.What happens if my 12A registration lapses?
A. If 12A expires and is not renewed, all income of the NGO becomes fully taxable until the registration is restored.
Q.Is 12A registration permanent?
A. Since 2022, no. 12A registrations are valid for 5 years and must be renewed by filing Form 10AB before expiry.
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Alok K Acharya & Associates, Chartered Accountants
Across India