80G Registration

Income tax certification that allows donors to claim tax deduction on donations to your NGO. Donors save tax, NGO attracts more funding.

The tax benefit depends on the donor's income tax slab and the type of 80G category your NGO holds. For most NGOs registered under 80G with 50% deduction eligibility: a donation of ₹1 lakh qualifies for a ₹50,000 deduction. The actual tax saved will be ₹2,500 (5% slab), ₹10,000 (20% slab), or ₹15,000 (30% slab) depending on the donor's income bracket. Some NGOs qualify for 100% deduction, in which case the full donated amount is deductible. Your NGO's 80G certificate will specify the applicable deduction percentage.

Not legally mandatory but practically essential for fundraising. Without 80G, donors get no tax benefit, so less likely to donate.

12A = Tax exemption for NGO (doesn't pay tax on surplus). 80G = Tax deduction for donors. Both needed for complete tax benefit.

Typically 30 to 90 days from the date of filing, depending on document completeness and the workload at the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) office. Provisional 80G registration is generally processed faster than regular registration. At Startup Dost, we ensure accurate and complete filing from day one to avoid any back-and-forth with the department that could delay the process.

No, 80G registration is free. We charge only for professional service and documentation.

Yes. Under the current framework (post Finance Act 2020), a newly formed NGO, trust, or Section 8 company can apply for provisional 80G registration via Form 10A even before completing one year of operations. Provisional registration is valid for 3 years. After demonstrating actual charitable activities during this period, the organisation must apply for regular 80G registration via Form 10AB, which is valid for 5 years and renewable thereafter.

5 years from date of issue. Must renew before expiry to maintain donor benefits.

Yes, if objectives not charitable, poor financial documentation, or trust deed issues. Our expert filing ensures high approval rate.

Yes, donors need 80G receipt with registration number to claim tax deduction. Maintain proper receipt books.

80G applies to Indian tax residents only. Foreign donors don't benefit from 80G (they don't pay Indian tax).

Pure religious activities not eligible. But social welfare by religious trust (education, healthcare for all) can get 80G.

Yes, if the total income of the organisation (computed before claiming exemptions under Section 11 and 12) exceeds ₹2.5 lakh in a financial year, getting accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant is mandatory under the Income Tax Act. The audit report must be filed in Form 10B or Form 10BB along with the annual Income Tax Return (ITR-7). Maintaining audited accounts also strengthens the organisation's credibility during 80G renewal and grant applications.

Yes, and it is strongly recommended to apply for both together as the documents required are largely the same. Both 12A and 80G now use the same forms introduced after the Finance Act 2020 amendments: Form 10A — for provisional registration of both 12A and 80G (for new or recently registered entities) Form 10AB — for regular or renewal registration of both 12A and 80G You can select both 12A and 80G options within the same Form 10A or Form 10AB application. The old Form 10G (which was exclusively used for 80G earlier) has been discontinued since 1st April 2021. At Startup Dost, we handle the simultaneous filing of both registrations under our Dual Benefit package.

Must file renewal application (Form 10AB) 6 months before expiry. Without renewal, donors lose tax benefit.

Yes, if NGO violates conditions, engages in non-charitable activities, or provides false information. Serious consequences.

No, 80G is pan-India. Valid across all states. Single registration sufficient.

Yes, Section 8 companies (non-profit) fully eligible for 80G if engaged in charitable activities.

Form 10AB is the online application form used for regular or renewal 80G registration under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. It replaced the old Form 10G that was used prior to 1st April 2021. It is filed on the Income Tax e-Filing portal (incometax.gov.in) and is applicable when: Converting from provisional to regular 80G registration (after the initial 3-year provisional period) Renewing an existing regular 80G registration before its 5-year validity expires For new entities applying for provisional 80G registration, the applicable form is Form 10A — not Form 10AB. Both forms also cover 12A registration, so a single form submission can cover both registrations simultaneously.

No, only trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies eligible. Partnership/LLP are for-profit entities, not charitable.