80G Registration for NGO in India by CA

Let your donors claim tax deductions — and attract more funding

Donors give more readily when their generosity also saves them tax. 80G registration is what makes that possible: once your NGO is registered under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, the people and businesses who donate to you can claim a deduction on those donations in their own tax returns. For an NGO, that single registration can be the difference between a donor hesitating and a donor giving. At ITR Tax Advisor, our Chartered Accountants handle your complete 80G registration online — accurately and end to end — so your organisation can offer this benefit and grow its funding.

With 25+ years of experience and a team of CAs, we help trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies across India secure and maintain their 80G and related registrations. This page explains what 80G registration is, how it differs from 12A/12AB, who is eligible, the documents and process involved, and the ongoing compliance — so your NGO can register with complete confidence.

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What Is 80G Registration?

80G registration is a recognition granted to an eligible NGO under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Its purpose is simple but powerful: it allows donors who contribute to your organisation to claim a deduction on those donations when they file their own income tax returns. In other words, 80G is a benefit for your donors — and therefore a powerful incentive for them to give to you.

For an NGO, being 80G-registered is a mark of credibility and a practical fundraising advantage. Donors, and especially companies and larger contributors, frequently prefer or even require that an organisation hold valid 80G registration before they donate, because it lets them reduce their tax while supporting your cause. Without it, you are competing for the same donations at a disadvantage.

80G vs 12A/12AB: What’s the Difference?

Two different benefits — most NGOs need both

These are often confused, but they serve different purposes, and understanding the distinction matters. 80G benefits your donors by letting them claim a deduction on their donations. 12A registration (now granted under section 12AB) benefits the NGO itself by exempting its own income from income tax, so the funds you raise are not taxed away. The two work together: 12AB protects your organisation’s income, while 80G makes giving to you attractive to donors.

In practice, most NGOs need both. An organisation that has 12AB but not 80G keeps its income tax-exempt but cannot offer donors a deduction; one that pursues 80G generally needs valid 12AB registration as well. We assess your situation and handle whichever registrations you require, so nothing is missed.

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Benefits of 80G Registration for Your NGO

80G registration delivers practical advantages that directly affect your ability to raise funds and grow:

• More donations — donors are far more willing to give when they can claim a tax deduction for doing so.
• Access to corporate and large donors — many companies and serious contributors prefer or require 80G-registered organisations.
• Greater credibility — registration signals that your NGO is recognised and compliant, building donor trust.
• A fundraising edge — you compete on a level footing with other established, registered NGOs.
• Stronger grant and CSR positioning — registration supports eligibility for various funding routes.

For most NGOs, 80G registration pays for itself many times over in the additional donations it helps unlock.

Who Is Eligible for 80G Registration?

80G registration is available to genuine charitable organisations. In general:

• The applicant should be a charitable trust, a registered society, or a Section 8 company established for charitable purposes.
• The organisation must work for genuine charitable objects and not for the benefit of any particular religious community or caste in a way that disqualifies it.
• Its income and assets should be applied towards its charitable objects, and proper books of account should be maintained.
• Valid 12A/12AB registration is generally required alongside 80G.
• The organisation should not be carrying on business in a way inconsistent with the conditions of the section.

The precise conditions are set by the Income Tax Act and are applied case by case, so our CAs confirm your eligibility and the best route before you apply — saving you from avoidable rejections.

Documents Required for 80G Registration

We provide a tailored checklist, but 80G registration typically requires documents such as:

• Constitution documents — trust deed, society registration certificate and memorandum, or Section 8 incorporation documents, as applicable.
• Registration and PAN — the organisation’s registration certificate and PAN.
• 12A / 12AB details — proof of the NGO’s income tax registration.
• Financial statements — accounts and, where available, returns for the relevant period.
• Activity details — a note on the NGO’s activities, objects, and how funds are applied.
• Trustee / member details — KYC and details of the trustees, members, or directors.

If any of this is incomplete, we help you put it in order first — a complete, well-prepared application is far less likely to face queries or rejection.

80G Registration Process With ITR Tax Advisor

We handle the entire registration online so there is no need to visit any office. The process broadly runs as follows:

1. Free consultation — we confirm your eligibility, check your 12A/12AB position, and quote a transparent fee.
2. Document preparation — we collect and prepare your constitution documents, financials, and activity details.
3. Application filing — we file the appropriate application (Form 10A or Form 10AB, as applicable) on the income tax e-filing portal.
4. Responding to queries — we handle any clarifications the income tax authorities raise during processing.
5. Grant of registration — on approval, your 80G registration is granted and the order/certificate issued.
6. Ongoing support — we guide you on donor receipts and the compliance that keeps your registration valid.

Validity, Renewal & Ongoing Compliance

Under the current regime, 80G and 12A/12AB registrations are granted under section 12AB and are time-bound rather than permanent. New organisations typically receive a provisional registration first, followed by a regular registration, and registrations must be renewed periodically to stay valid. Letting a registration lapse can interrupt your ability to offer donors the 80G benefit, so timely renewal matters.

80G-registered NGOs also have ongoing donation-reporting obligations: you are generally required to file a statement of donations received and to issue donation certificates to your donors so they can claim their deduction. Missing these can affect both your compliance and your donors’ ability to claim. We track your renewal timelines and handle this reporting for you, so your registration and your donors’ benefits stay protected. Because the exact validity periods, forms, and deadlines under this regime have changed and been extended over time, we always apply the current rules for your case.

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Related Registrations We Handle

80G rarely stands alone. As part of getting your NGO fully funding-ready and compliant, we also handle the registrations that commonly go with it:

• 12A / 12AB registration — to exempt your NGO’s own income from tax; usually needed alongside 80G.
• CSR-1 registration — required for an NGO to be eligible to receive CSR funding from companies.
• FCRA registration — for NGOs that wish to receive foreign contributions, subject to eligibility and conditions.
• NGO formation — registering your trust, society, or Section 8 company in the first place, if you are starting out.

Handling these together means your NGO is set up correctly and positioned to access every legitimate funding route open to it.

Why Register for 80G Through a CA

80G applications are detailed and document-heavy, and errors lead to queries, delays, or rejection. A Chartered Accountant makes the difference:

• Eligibility confirmed first — we make sure you qualify and that your 12A/12AB position is right before applying.
• Accurate, complete applications — correctly prepared documents and forms reduce the risk of rejection and rework.
• Smooth handling of queries — we respond to the authorities professionally on your behalf.
• Compliance kept on track — renewals and donation reporting handled so your registration stays valid.
• One trusted team — 80G, 12AB, accounting, and audit support for NGOs under one roof.

For the people running an NGO, whose time is best spent on the cause, handing registration and compliance to a CA is both efficient and reassuring.

NGOs We Help

We work with charitable organisations of every kind across India, helping each secure and maintain 80G and related registrations:

• Education and skilling NGOs — schools, scholarships, vocational training, and literacy initiatives.
• Health and relief organisations — medical aid, disaster relief, and community health programmes.
• Social welfare and livelihood NGOs — poverty alleviation, women’s empowerment, and rural development.
• Environment and animal welfare bodies — conservation, sustainability, and animal care organisations.
• Trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies — whatever legal form your NGO takes, we tailor the registration route to it.

Whatever your cause or structure, we shape the registration and compliance support to your organisation, from the very first application through every renewal that follows.

Common 80G Registration Mistakes to Avoid

NGOs that apply without expert help tend to hit the same avoidable problems. Knowing them is the first step to a clean approval:

• Applying without valid 12A/12AB — pursuing 80G while the underlying income tax registration is missing or out of order.
• Incomplete or inconsistent documents — constitution documents, accounts, and activity details that do not match or are missing.
• Vague activity descriptions — failing to clearly demonstrate genuine charitable objects and how funds are applied.
• Weak or missing accounts — not maintaining proper books, which undermines the application.
• Missing renewal deadlines — letting a time-bound registration lapse and losing the ability to offer donors the benefit.
• Ignoring donation reporting — not filing the donation statement or issuing donor certificates, which affects compliance and donors’ claims.

Every one of these is preventable with professional handling — and far cheaper to avoid than to fix after a rejection or a lapse.

Why Choose ITR Tax Advisor

Experience you can verify, registration made effortless

NGOs across India trust ITR Tax Advisor to set up and maintain their registrations correctly. Here is why:

• 25+ years of experience — deep expertise in tax, registrations, and NGO compliance.
• Qualified Chartered Accountants — your registration is handled by genuine professionals.
• Pan-India, fully online — register from anywhere in India without visiting an office.
• End-to-end NGO support — 80G, 12AB, CSR-1, FCRA, accounting, and audit under one roof.
• Transparent, flat pricing — clear package rates with no hidden charges.
• Trusted by 600+ reviewers — with a strong record across organisations of every kind.

Our goal is simple: get your NGO 80G-registered correctly, keep it compliant, and help your cause attract the funding it deserves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 80G registration for an NGO?

80G registration is a recognition under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act that allows donors who contribute to your NGO to claim a deduction on those donations in their own tax returns. It is a benefit for your donors, and a powerful incentive for them to give to your organisation.

What is the difference between 80G and 12A/12AB?

80G benefits your donors by letting them claim a deduction on donations. 12A/12AB benefits the NGO itself by exempting its own income from tax. The two work together, and most NGOs need both — 12AB to protect your funds and 80G to attract donations.

Do I need 12A registration to get 80G?

Generally yes. Valid 12A/12AB registration is normally required alongside 80G. We check your 12A/12AB position first and handle both registrations as needed so nothing is missed.

Who is eligible for 80G registration?

Genuine charitable trusts, registered societies, and Section 8 companies established for charitable purposes, that apply their income to those objects and maintain proper accounts. The exact conditions are applied case by case, and we confirm your eligibility before applying.

Can a CA register my NGO for 80G online?

Yes. Our entire 80G registration service is online. We prepare your documents, file the appropriate form on the income tax portal, handle any queries, and guide you on the compliance that follows — with no office visit required.

What documents are needed for 80G registration?

Typically your constitution documents (trust deed, society registration, or Section 8 incorporation), registration certificate and PAN, 12A/12AB details, financial statements, a note on your activities, and trustee or member KYC. We provide a tailored checklist.

How does 80G registration help my NGO raise funds?

Donors give more readily when they can claim a tax deduction, and many companies and larger contributors prefer or require 80G-registered organisations. Registration gives your NGO a credibility and fundraising advantage over unregistered ones.

What deduction can my donors claim under 80G?

Donors can claim a deduction on eligible donations, with the exact percentage and any qualifying limit depending on the nature of the donation and the rules in force. We can explain how it applies to your donors so you can communicate the benefit clearly.

How long does 80G registration take?

It depends on the application type and processing by the income tax authorities, but a correctly prepared, complete application moves faster with fewer queries. Filing it accurately the first time is the key to speed, which is exactly where a CA helps.

Is 80G registration permanent?

No. Under the current regime, registrations are granted under section 12AB and are time-bound, usually with a provisional registration first and periodic renewal thereafter. We track your renewal timelines so your registration does not lapse.

What ongoing compliance does an 80G-registered NGO have?

80G-registered NGOs generally must file a statement of donations received and issue donation certificates to donors so they can claim their deduction, alongside maintaining proper accounts and renewing registration on time. We handle this reporting for you.

Can a newly formed NGO apply for 80G?

Yes. New organisations typically receive a provisional registration first, followed by a regular registration. We guide new NGOs through the correct route from formation through to 80G and 12AB.

Do you also handle 12A, CSR-1, and FCRA?

Yes. Alongside 80G we handle 12A/12AB, CSR-1 (to receive CSR funding), FCRA (for foreign contributions, subject to eligibility), and NGO formation — so your organisation is fully set up and funding-ready.

How much does 80G registration cost?

We charge transparent, flat package rates depending on what your NGO needs, including whether 12AB and other registrations are involved. Contact us for a quote tailored to your organisation.

Why use a CA instead of doing it myself?

80G applications are detailed and document-heavy, and errors cause queries, delays, or rejection. A CA confirms eligibility, prepares and files everything correctly, handles authority queries, and keeps your renewals and donation reporting on track — so your registration is secured and stays valid.

Does 80G apply to donations from foreign donors?

The 80G deduction benefits donors who file income tax returns in India. Contributions from foreign sources are governed separately under FCRA, which an NGO needs in order to receive foreign donations legally. We advise on both so your funding routes are correctly covered.

Get Your NGO 80G-Registered Today

Give your donors a reason to give more, and your cause the funding it deserves. Let experienced Chartered Accountants handle your complete 80G registration — accurately, online, and end to end — along with the 12AB and related registrations your NGO needs, and keep it all compliant year after year.

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