12A and 80G Registration Online – Tax-Free Income for Your NGO, Tax Benefit for Donors
Get 12A and 80G registration for your Trust, Society or Section 8 company, plus your NGO Darpan ID, in one combo. Our team of qualified Chartered Accountants prepares and files your application with the Income Tax Department, usually within 3 working days of receiving complete documents. Exemption and the donor deduction apply only once the department approves, and continue only while the NGO keeps up its yearly compliance.
Professional fee ₹7,999 + GST (12A + 80G + NGO Darpan)
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What are 12A and 80G registration?
They are two separate registrations with the Income Tax Department. Once approved, 12A makes your NGO’s income tax-exempt when it is applied to charitable purposes. 80G lets your donors claim a tax deduction for what they give you — which makes fundraising much easier. Both benefits are conditional: they continue only while the NGO meets its conditions and files its audit report, income-tax return and donation statements on time.
12A registration – for the NGO
- Income applied to charitable or religious objects is exempt from income tax.
- Needed to keep donations and grants tax-free.
- Required before 80G approval, CSR-1 registration and most institutional funding.
80G approval – for your donors
- Donors can generally deduct 50% of the donation, within 10% of their adjusted gross total income.
- Cash donations above ₹2,000 do not qualify.
- Individual donors on the new tax regime generally cannot claim it, so companies and old-regime donors benefit most.
12A and 80G registration plans
One fixed professional fee. The Income Tax Department and NGO Darpan charge no government fee.
NGO Darpan
NITI Aayog Unique ID only
- NGO Darpan registration
- Document check by a CA
- Unique ID issuance support
- Filed within 1 working day of complete documents
12A + 80G + Darpan
Complete NGO tax registration combo
- NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog) registration
- 12A application: provisional (Form 104) for new NGOs, regular (Form 105) for NGOs with activities
- 80G application in the same filing
- Document review by a CA
- Dedicated single point of contact
- Free unlimited consultation
- One set of replies to queries or notices during the application
Not registered yet?
Section 8 company Premium plan
- Section 8 company incorporation
- Section 8 licence, PAN & TAN
- MSME / Udyam registration
- NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog) registration
- e-Anudaan registration
- One Form CSR-1 filing, once 12A & 80G are approved
- Priority processing by our team (MCA timelines unchanged)
- Dedicated account manager till the add-ons are filed
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12A and 80G registration fees: what you actually pay
Filing for 12A and 80G is free on the income-tax e-filing portal. You pay only our professional fee — and the real cost risk is missing a deadline.
| Cost item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government fee for 12A / 80G (Form 104 or 105) | ₹0 | No fee is payable on the e-filing portal. |
| Government fee for NGO Darpan | ₹0 | Registration on ngodarpan.gov.in is free. |
| Our professional fee (combo) | ₹7,999 + GST | Darpan + 12A + 80G filing (provisional or regular), document review and one set of query/notice replies during the application. Later renewals, past-rejection cases needing appeal, FCRA and CSR-1 are quoted separately. |
| Late Form 10BD (donations up to FY 2025-26) | ₹200 per day | Late fee for a delayed statement of donations; a penalty may also apply. |
| Registration lapses or is cancelled | Tax on accumulated assets | The NGO can face tax on its “accreted income” and lose exemption — renew on time. |
Provisional vs regular 12A and 80G registration
A new NGO starts with provisional registration. An NGO that has already started activities, or whose provisional registration is ending, needs regular registration.
| Point | Provisional registration | Regular registration / renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Who applies | New NGO that has not started its activities | NGO that has started activities, holds provisional registration, or is renewing |
| Form | Form 104 (earlier Form 10A) | Form 105 (earlier Form 10AB) |
| When to apply | Any time during the tax year from which registration is sought | Earlier of 6 months before provisional expiry or within 6 months of starting activities; renewals at least 6 months before expiry |
| Validity | 3 tax years | 5 years. On renewal, NGOs with total income up to ₹5 crore in each of the 2 preceding years get 10 years for 12A (Finance Act 2025); 80G approval stays 5 years |
| How it is granted | Order with a 16-digit URN, generally about 7 days after filing | Commissioner (Exemptions) may verify activities and ask for documents before passing the order |
Documents required for 12A and 80G registration
Self-attested scans are enough. Existing NGOs should also keep their accounts for up to the last 3 years ready.
Trust
- Registered trust deed
- PAN of the trust
- PAN & Aadhaar of trustees
- Registration certificate (if any)
Society
- Registration certificate
- MoA & rules / bye-laws
- PAN of the society
- PAN & Aadhaar of governing body
Section 8 company
- Certificate of Incorporation & licence
- MoA & AoA
- PAN of the company
- PAN & Aadhaar of directors
For all NGOs
- Note on activities & objects
- Accounts / ITRs (if already running)
- NGO Darpan ID & FCRA certificate, if any
- Earlier 12A/80G orders or rejection orders, if any
How our 12A and 80G registration service works
Eligibility check
Fill the form or WhatsApp us. We check your deed or MoA and tell you whether provisional or regular registration applies.
Darpan ID
We register your NGO on NGO Darpan so the ID can be quoted in the application.
File 12A + 80G
One application covers both, filed usually within 3 working days of complete documents and e-verified by you.
Order & support
We track the URN and order, reply to queries and brief you on donor receipts and filings.
Donor statements: Form 10BD and 10BE (now Forms 113 and 114)
An 80G-approved NGO must report donations to the department every year and issue a certificate to each donor. Donors’ deductions depend on these filings.
| Donations received in | Statement to department | Certificate to donor | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025-26 | Form 10BD | Form 10BE | 31 May 2026 |
| Tax year 2026-27 onwards | Form 113 | Form 114 | 31 May after the tax year (31 May 2027 for 2026-27) |
Exemption continues only with yearly compliance
- Maintain books and get accounts audited where required
- File the audit report (earlier Form 10B / 10BB) and the NGO’s income-tax return (ITR-7) on time
- File the donation statement (Form 10BD, now Form 113) and issue donor certificates
- Apply at least 85% of income to objects, or accumulate as allowed
- Renew registration before it expires
Common reasons for rejection
- Objects that benefit a particular caste or community
- Deed or bye-laws without a dissolution / non-profit clause
- Activities that do not match the objects
- Wrong form or missed time limit
Your application is handled by qualified Chartered Accountants
MDF Consultancy Services runs mydigitalfiling.in from Agra and serves NGOs across India. Every 12A and 80G application is prepared and checked by our team of qualified Chartered Accountants and tax professionals — not by a call centre.
Expert CA team
Deeds and objects reviewed before filing.
Filed in 3 working days
From complete documents to filed application.
Data kept private
Your documents are used only for your filing.
Help after approval
Form 10BD/113, audit, ITR-7 and renewals.
Money-back guarantee
If we are unable to complete your 12A & 80G registration, or you are not satisfied with our service, we refund our professional fee in full — only government fees already paid on your behalf are deducted, as per our refund policy. Refund requests can be raised within 30 days of payment.
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12A and 80G registration – frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 12A and 80G registration?
Once approved, 12A registration exempts the NGO’s own income from tax when it is applied to charitable purposes. 80G approval lets donors claim a deduction for their donations. Both continue only while the NGO keeps up its compliance – audit report, income-tax return and donation statements. 12A helps the NGO; 80G helps its donors.
Can we apply for 12A and 80G together?
Yes. A single application in Form 104 (provisional) or Form 105 (regular) can cover both registration under section 332 and approval under section 354, so both are usually filed together.
What is the government fee for 12A and 80G registration?
There is no government fee. Filing on the income-tax e-filing portal is free. You pay only our professional fee of ₹7,999 + GST for the 12A + 80G + NGO Darpan combo. It covers Darpan registration, the provisional (new NGOs) or regular (NGOs with activities) 12A and 80G application and one set of replies to department queries or notices during the application. Later renewals, past-rejection cases needing an appeal, FCRA and CSR-1 are quoted separately. Approval is the department’s decision, and exemption continues only with ongoing compliance.
How long does 12A and 80G registration take?
We file usually within 3 working days of receiving complete documents. A provisional registration order with a 16-digit URN is generally generated about 7 days after filing. Regular registration involves verification by the Commissioner (Exemptions) and can take a few months.
What is the validity of 12A and 80G registration?
Provisional registration is valid for 3 tax years. Regular registration is valid for 5 years. From 2025, smaller NGOs with total income up to ₹5 crore in each of the two preceding years can get 10-year 12A registration on renewal; 80G approval remains 5 years.
What are 12A and 80G called under the Income-tax Act, 2025?
From 1 April 2026, registration of non-profit organisations is under section 332 and approval for donor deduction is under section 354 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. Forms 10A, 10AB, 10BD and 10BE are replaced by Forms 104, 105, 113 and 114.
Is NGO Darpan registration mandatory for 12A and 80G?
It is not a legal precondition, but the application asks for your Darpan ID if you have one, and the ID is required for central government grants and FCRA. That is why our combo includes it.
Can a newly formed NGO apply for 12A and 80G?
Yes. A new Trust, Society or Section 8 company that has not started activities applies for provisional registration, valid for 3 tax years, and later converts it to regular registration.
What are Form 10BD and Form 10BE?
Form 10BD is the annual statement of donations an 80G-approved NGO files with the department, and Form 10BE is the certificate it issues to each donor. For donations from tax year 2026-27, they are replaced by Forms 113 and 114, due by 31 May after the year.
Is the money-back guarantee real?
Yes. If we are unable to complete your work, or you are not satisfied with our service, we refund our professional fee in full — only government fees already paid on your behalf are deducted, as per our refund policy.
Reviewed by the MDF Tax Team • Last updated: 5 October 2026 • Sources: Income-tax Act, 2025 sections 332 & 354; Income Tax e-filing user manuals for Form 104 & 106 and Form 105 & 107, form mapping guide, Finance Act 2025. This page is general information, not legal advice.
