12A & 80G Registration for Trusts & NGOs | EthicsComputer

Dr. Vinay Grover

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Documents required for 12A & 80G Registration

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Documents required

Trust Deed / MOA & AOA / Society Registration Certificate
PAN Card of Entity
Registration Certificate
Bank Account Details (Cancelled Cheque / Passbook)
Brief Activities Details
Office Address Proof
Email ID & Mobile No.

Who it is for

Who needs this service?

01Newly formed trusts, societies and Section 8 companies
02NGOs wanting donors to get tax deductions
03NGOs applying for CSR funding

How it works

Step-by-step process

01 Review trust deed / MoA and activities
02 Form 10A filed for provisional 12AB & 80G
03 Provisional approval (valid for 3 years) received
04 Regular registration applied in Form 10AB on time
05 Compliance calendar shared

Typical timeline: Provisional approval is usually issued within a few weeks of filing Form 10A.

Deliverables

What you receive

Provisional 12AB & 80G approval orders
Regular registration follow-up

FAQs

12A & 80G Registration: frequently asked questions

What is provisional 12A and 80G registration?

New NGOs get provisional registration for three years through Form 10A. They must later apply for regular registration in Form 10AB within the prescribed time.

When should an NGO apply for regular registration?

At least six months before the provisional registration expires, or within six months of starting activities, whichever is earlier.

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