12AA License Assistance

Get Tax Exemption for NGOs & Charitable Trusts

Register Your NGO for 12AA Tax Benefits

A 12AA Registration allows NGOs, trusts, and religious institutions to avail tax exemptions on their income.

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Benefits of 12AA Registration

Benefits of 12AA Registration

Registration under Section 12AA (or the current equivalent, Section 12AB) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 offers significant benefits for charitable trusts, NGOs, societies, and Section 8 companies, primarily focusing on tax exemptions and enhanced credibility. 

100% Income Tax Exemption for NGOs
Mandatory for Receiving Government & CSR Grants
Builds Public Trust & Transparency

Apply for 12AA registration today!

Documents Required

  1. Trust/Society/Company registration certificate with relevant Act.
  2. PAN card of the entity and details of authorised persons.
  3. Trust deed/MoA & AoA detailing charitable objectives.
  4. Audited financial statements of last 3 years (if applicable).
  5. Activity report of charitable operations for previous years.
  6. Form 10A fully filled and digital signature of authorised person.
  7. If applying for re-validation: copy of previous 12AA/12AB certificate and URN number.
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Our Process

  1. Eligibility & On-boarding – We assess your entity’s structure, objectives and whether it meets the criteria for Section 12AA/12AB registration.

  2. Document Preparation – We help you compile and verify all required documents and ensure the Form 10A (or 10AB in re-validation case) is completed accurately.

  3. Application Filing – We submit the application online to the competent Commissioner/Principal Commissioner of Income Tax and pay any required fees.

  4. Follow-up & Query Handling – We monitor your application, respond to queries from the tax department, and ensure timely progress until approval.

  5. Certificate Issuance & Advisory – On approval you receive the registration certificate (URN issued). We advise you on your ongoing compliance obligations to maintain benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Registration under Section 12AA (now via 12AB for new applications) grants your NGO income tax-exemption status and allows donors to claim deductions. It enhances your organisation’s credibility and access to funding

Trusts, societies and section-8 companies established for charitable or religious purposes (without profit motive) are eligible. Entities must maintain proper books of accounts and adhere to the law.

Under current rules, registration may be valid for 5 years and must be re-validated using Form 10AB. Some older certificates may have lifetime validity until cancelled.

If registration lapses or is cancelled, your tax-exemption status may be lost and your revenue may become taxable. Non-compliance can also impact donor deduction eligibility.

Yes, once you have 12AA registration you can apply for 80G certification to enable donor deductions. Many service providers bundle both processes.